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
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9 H* p& X/ w* i! uLOCATION: Inter-CulturalAssociation, 930 Balmoral Road, Victoria, BC
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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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' v- }$ R4 f* |' qUnderstanding temperament/personality
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Knowing what to expect at different ages5 X. h* V+ y: @# S6 _) a
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Understanding different parenting/discipline styles
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How to set limits or consequences in a loving way# m+ E, E$ E- Q$ o0 W7 \$ a
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Identifying and responding to triggers which set offbehaviour ‘outbursts’
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TOREGISTER CONTACT GAYLENE T. at 250-388-4728 x 113 or gturner@icavictoria.org 
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