HOLDING ON TO YOUR KIDS:
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Parenting across Cultures*
*Based on “Sidestepping the Power Struggle” by Dr. Alison Miller& Dr. Allison Rees
FREE! 8 WEEK SEMINAR SERIES FOR PARENTS
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PRESENTED BY: Multicultural OutreachCounselling Program &
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DATES: MondaysMay 17, 31, June 7, 14, July 5, 12, 19, 26 2010. D/ @4 B. q2 j( l* e+ f/ y
TIME: 10:00am to 11:30 am/ v" E) P5 {! V/ P* c3 U- `0 B! `! e
LOCATION: Inter-CulturalAssociation, 930 Balmoral Road, Victoria, BC 0 A! P ^5 h. x' z% I
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HOLDING ON TO YOUR KIDS is a practical and culturally sensitivecourse for parents from diverse cultures who have concerns around parentingand/or responding to the behaviours and emotions of their children and teens.
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Understanding temperament/personality
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Knowing what to expect at different ages+ Z) E. |7 S. c
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Understanding different parenting/discipline styles
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REGISTRATION REQUIRED BY FRIDAY MAY 14, 2010
TOREGISTER CONTACT GAYLENE T. at 250-388-4728 x 113 or gturner@icavictoria.org 
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