# 12 Defusing Sibling Rivalry and Fighting
(for parents of children ages 1-14)
# 07 and # 22 Stop the Yelling, Start the Cooperation
(for all parents)
# 08 Setting Limits for Young Children
(for parents of children ages 1-4)
# 09 From Power Struggles to Cooperation
(for parents of children ages 4-12)
# 10 Consequences: Effective Discipline Without Punishment
(for parents of children ages 4-14)
# 11 Helping Discouraged, Anxious, or Depressed Children
(for all parents)
# 13 Why Children Misbehave and What to Do About It
(for parents of children ages 4-14 who have never taken Parenting Preschoolers, PEP I or Thriving with Teens)
# 14 Planning for Safe Teen Driving
(for parents with or without their teens, ages 14 and up)
# 15 Motivating Children to Do Their Best
(for parents or children ages 4-18)
# 16 When Life Throws a Curveball: Surviving With Resilience and Humor
(for all parents)
# 17 When Parents Disagree on How to Parent
(for all parents)
# 18 Raising "I Can" Kids
(for all parents)
# 19 Putting an End to Whining
(for parents of children ages 2-12)
# 20 The Terrible Trio: Eating, Sleeping and Toilet Training Issues
(for parents of children ages 0-4)
# 21 Sex, Drugs, and Alcohol
(for parents of children ages 13 and up)
Pre-registration with full payment required for all PEP programs.
See policies about registration.
Click here to download a printable copy of PEP's Class Registration Form.
Surviving Step-Parenting
For all step-parents
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Presenter: Wendie Lubic
The Brady Bunch made it look so easy, but being a step-parent is one of the most challenging jobs a person can take on. Come and discuss issues with other step-parents or prospective step-parents and learn the secrets to juggling marriage, work, "yours, mine and ours," ex-spouses and discuss the issues of step-parenting.
Class Schedule:
# 01 Wednesday 7:30 - 9:30 pm
•
Kensington
• 6/24/09
| Cost: |
Nonmembers: |
$30/person; $55/couple |
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PEP members: |
$25/person; $45/couple |
Click here to download a printable copy of PEP's Class Registration Form.
Pre-registration with full payment required for all PEP programs. See policies for more information.
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Redirecting Misbehavior
For parents of children ages 1-4
Thursday, June 25, 2009
Presenters: Lynne Ticknor and Kerry Mayorga
All behavior serves a purpose and, as frustrating as it may be, unwanted behaviors are often developmentally appropriate. Learn firm and friendly ways to redirect unwanted behaviors and encourage positive behaviors.
Class Schedule:
# 02 Thursday 7:30 - 9:30 pm
•
Kensington
• 6/25/09
• (childcare may be available)
| Cost: |
Nonmembers: |
$30/person; $55/couple |
|
PEP members: |
$25/person; $45/couple |
Click here to download a printable copy of PEP's Class Registration Form.
Pre-registration with full payment required for all PEP programs. See policies for more information.
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Backtalk: How Dare You Speak to Me That Way!
For parents of children ages 5-18
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Presenters: Marlene Goldstein and Lynne Marks
Does your child speak to you in a disrespectful manner? Are you getting used to back talk because you hear it so often? Learn why children engage in disrespectful talk, as well as strategies for reducing back talk and building stronger relationships.
Class Schedule:
# 03 Tuesday 7:00 - 10:00 pm
•
Kensington
• 6/30/09
• (childcare may be available)
| Cost: |
Nonmembers: |
$45/person; $85/couple |
|
PEP members: |
$40/person; $75/couple |
Click here to download a printable copy of PEP's Class Registration Form.
Pre-registration with full payment required for all PEP programs. See policies for more information.
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Active Listening: What Every Parent Should Know
For parents of children ages 5 and up
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
Presenters: Sheila Feldman and Sherry Maliken
When we listen reflectively to our children we see the world through their eyes, bond with them and create an atmosphere of trust. In this interactive workshop, learn how to open hearts and ears to improve communication and build relationships.
Class Schedule:
# 04 Wednesday 7:00 - 9:30 pm
•
Kensington
• 7/1/09
| Cost: |
Nonmembers: |
$38/person; $69/couple |
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PEP members: |
$32/person; $57/couple |
Click here to download a printable copy of PEP's Class Registration Form.
Pre-registration with full payment required for all PEP programs. See policies for more information.
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Setting Limits with Extra Challenging Children
For parents of children ages 4-12
Monday, July 6, 2009
Presenter: Emory Luce Baldwin, LCMFT
Learn how to set and uphold firm and respectful limits, maintain your calm without giving in, and work out agreements to help your child learn more appropriate behaviors. Extra-challenging children include those who are oppositional, distractible, inattentive, or have sensory or learning issues.
Class Schedule:
# 05 Monday 7:30 - 9:30 pm
•
Kensington
• 7/6/09
• (childcare may be available)
| Cost: |
Nonmembers: |
$30/person; $55/couple |
|
PEP members: |
$25/person; $45/couple |
Click here to download a printable copy of PEP's Class Registration Form.
Pre-registration with full payment required for all PEP programs. See policies for more information.
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Defusing Sibling Rivalry and Fighting
For parents of children ages 1-14
#06 Tuesday, July 7, 2009 in North Potomac, MD
Presenters: Sarah Skolnik and Amy Stern
#12 Sunday, July 26, 2009 in Washington, DC
Presenter: Linda Keely
As parents we worry that our children will never be able to get along because we hear so much sibling complaining, arguing and fighting. Learn strategies to decrease competition among siblings and more positive ways for parents to interact with their children.
Class Schedule:
# 06 Tuesday 7:30 - 9:30 pm
•
North Potomac, MD
• 7/7/09
# 12 Sunday 1:00 - 3:00 pm
•
Washington DC
• 7/26/09
| Cost: |
Nonmembers: |
$30/person; $55/couple |
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PEP members: |
$25/person; $45/couple |
Click here to download a printable copy of PEP's Class Registration Form.
Pre-registration with full payment required for all PEP programs. See policies for more information.
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Stop the Yelling, Start the Cooperation
For all parents
#07 Wednesday, July 8, 2009 in Kensington, MD
Presenter: Linda Keely
#22 Wednesday, August 19, 2009 in North Potomac, MD
Presenters: Pascale Brady and Kerry Mayorga
Children become deaf to our requests and we raise our voices to get a response. They start yelling back at us and each other. Break the cycle, motivate cooperation, and create a more harmonious -- and quiet -- household.
Class Schedule:
# 07 Wednesday 7:30 - 9:30 pm
•
Kensington, MD
• 7/8/09
# 22 Wednesday 7:30 - 9:30 pm
•
North Potomac, MD
• 8/19/09
| Cost: |
Nonmembers: |
$30/person; $55/couple |
|
PEP members: |
$25/person; $45/couple |
Click here to download a printable copy of PEP's Class Registration Form.
Pre-registration with full payment required for all PEP programs. See policies for more information.
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Setting Limits for Young Children
For parents of children ages 1-4
Thursday, July 9, 2009
Presenters: Lynne Ticknor and Kerry Mayorga
Setting limits helps young children learn to go to bed on time, pick up after themselves, and get along with others. Limits also provide security, order, and an understanding of the way the world works. Learn techniques to set and uphold limits in a firm and friendly way.
Class Schedule:
# 08 Thursday 7:30 - 9:30 pm
•
Kensington
• 7/9/09
• (childcare may be available)
| Cost: |
Nonmembers: |
$30/person; $55/couple |
|
PEP members: |
$25/person; $45/couple |
Click here to download a printable copy of PEP's Class Registration Form.
Pre-registration with full payment required for all PEP programs. See policies for more information.
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From Power Struggles to Cooperation
For parents of children ages 4-12
Monday, July 20, 2009
Presenters: Sarah Skolnik and Robbye Fox
No one wins a power struggle. Even if you have forced your child to comply, you often feel defeated. Learn why children engage in power struggles, what you can do to sidestep them, and how to replace fighting with cooperation.
Class Schedule:
# 09 Monday 7:30 - 9:30 pm
•
Kensington
• 7/20/09
• (childcare may be available)
| Cost: |
Nonmembers: |
$30/person; $55/couple |
|
PEP members: |
$25/person; $45/couple |
Click here to download a printable copy of PEP's Class Registration Form.
Pre-registration with full payment required for all PEP programs. See policies for more information.
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Consequences: Effective Discipline Without Punishment
For parents of children ages 4-14
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
Presenters: Julia Loeb and Bob Loeb
When children misbehave, parents often resort to punishment or rewards to motivate better behavior. Learn how to use natural and logical consequences instead, for a more cooperative and respectful home life.
Class Schedule:
# 10 Wednesday 7:30 - 9:30 pm
•
Kensington
• 7/22/09
| Cost: |
Nonmembers: |
$30/person; $55/couple |
|
PEP members: |
$25/person; $45/couple |
Click here to download a printable copy of PEP's Class Registration Form.
Pre-registration with full payment required for all PEP programs. See policies for more information.
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Helping Discouraged, Anxious, or Depressed Children
For all parents
Thursday, July 23, 2009
Presenter: Emory Luce Baldwin, LCMFT
It’s puzzling why some children seem to be more easily discouraged, often irritable or anxious, or perhaps have a tendency towards depression. Join family therapist Emory Luce Baldwin to learn how to help your more vulnerable child develop greater resiliency, optimism, and courage.
Class Schedule:
# 11 Thursday 7:30 - 9:30 pm
•
Kensington
• 7/23/09
• (childcare may be available)
| Cost: |
Nonmembers: |
$30/person; $55/couple |
|
PEP members: |
$25/person; $45/couple |
Click here to download a printable copy of PEP's Class Registration Form.
Pre-registration with full payment required for all PEP programs. See policies for more information.
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Why Children Misbehave and What To Do About It
For parents of children ages 4-14 who have NEVER taken Parenting Preschoolers, PEP I or Thriving with Teens
Monday, July 27, 2009
Presenters: Wendie Lubic and Carrie Gluck
Why do children act up, defy adults, mistreat others or give up too easily? Learn to understand the special "language" of behavior along with concrete, practical corrections that provide effective and encouraging responses.
Class Schedule:
# 13 Monday 7:30 - 9:30 PM
•
Kensington
• 7/27/09
• (childcare may be available)
| Cost: |
Nonmembers: |
$30/person; $55/couple |
|
PEP members: |
$25/person; $45/couple |
Click here to download a printable copy of PEP's Class Registration Form.
Pre-registration with full payment required for all PEP programs. See policies for more information.
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Planning for Safe Teen Driving
For parents with or without their teens ages 14 and up
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Presenter: Cheryl Wieker
Families can work together to substantially reduce the risks of crashes in the first years of teen driving. Learn about the problems experienced by novice teen drivers in our area and proven strategies for teens and parents to safely navigate this critical stage. Parents can attend alone or with their teen. National Safety Council book included.
Class Schedule:
# 14 Wednesday 7:30 - 9:30 pm
•
Kensington
• 7/29/09
| Cost: |
Nonmembers: |
$30/adult; $55/couple; $15/teen |
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PEP members: |
$25/adult; $45/couple; $10/teen |
Click here to download a printable copy of PEP's Class Registration Form.
Pre-registration with full payment required for all PEP programs. See policies for more information.
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Motivating Children to Do Their Best
For parents of children ages 4-18
Thursday, July 30, 2009
Presenter: Emory Luce Baldwin, LCMFT
It can be frustrating, and even troubling, when kids seem to settle for "less than their best" performance in school, sports, or even hobbies. Maybe you’ve tried words (lectures, nagging), rewards or even punishments, but the harder you try, the less interest your child shows. Join family therapist Emory Luce Baldwin to learn what research has found out about how to encourage children’s motivation ... and how to avoid the typical parenting mistakes that discourage motivation.
Class Schedule:
# 15 Thursday 7:30 - 9:30 pm
•
Kensington
• 7/30/09
• (childcare may be available)
| Cost: |
Nonmembers: |
$30/person; $55/couple |
|
PEP members: |
$25/person; $45/couple |
Click here to download a printable copy of PEP's Class Registration Form.
Pre-registration with full payment required for all PEP programs. See policies for more information.
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When Life Throws a Curveball:
Surviving with Resilience and Humor
For all parents
Tuesday, August 4, 2009
Presenter: Pascale Brady
Learn about the seven resiliencies that will help you survive and thrive when the unexpected or the unwelcome happens. By focusing on the positive, and using Adlerian skills, you can tackle even the hardest situations and help your family move from hardship to opportunity for growth, hope, and strength.
Class Schedule:
# 16 Tuesday 7:30 - 9:30 pm
•
Kensington
• 8/4/09
| Cost: |
Nonmembers: |
$30/person; $55/couple |
|
PEP members: |
$25/person; $45/couple |
Click here to download a printable copy of PEP's Class Registration Form.
Pre-registration with full payment required for all PEP programs. See policies for more information.
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When Parents Disagree on How to Parent
For all parents
Thursday, August 6, 2009
Presenter: Barbara Fairfield, LCMFT
Couples often have different ideas about how to parent their children. One wants to be firm; the other wants to be kind. One wants the children to have family responsibilities; the other feels school work is a priority. One wants to provide for the child as well as they can; the other feels that will lead to spoiling. Can you work together? How can you do that when you both want the best for your children, but cannot agree on what that is?
Note: This is an interactive workshop which is best done with your parenting partner, but that is not a requirement. Participants who do not come with their partner will work with someone else who comes without a partner.
Class Schedule:
# 17 Thursday 7:00 - 10:00 pm
•
Kensington
• 8/6/09
| Cost: |
Nonmembers: |
$45/person; $85/couple |
|
PEP members: |
$40/person; $75/couple |
Click here to download a printable copy of PEP's Class Registration Form.
Pre-registration with full payment required for all PEP programs. See policies for more information.
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Raising "I Can" Kids
For all parents
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
Presenter: Chrisy Jelen
A child's "I Can" quotient is a more important indicator of ability to thrive in life than the traditional IQ. Learn strategies to increase your child's sense of feeling connected, capable, competent and courageous.
Class Schedule:
# 18 Tuesday 7:30 - 9:30 pm
•
Kensington
• 8/11/09
| Cost: |
Nonmembers: |
$30/person; $55/couple |
|
PEP members: |
$25/person; $45/couple |
Click here to download a printable copy of PEP's Class Registration Form.
Pre-registration with full payment required for all PEP programs. See policies for more information.
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Putting an End to Whining
For parents of children ages 2 - 12
Thursday, August 13, 2009
Presenters: Pascale Brady and Kerry Mayorga
Whining is a powerful form of communication for children -- it usually gets them what they want. That's why they persist in doing it. Learn how to put a stop to the whining and foster better, more effective ways to communicate.
# 19 Thursday 7:30 - 9:30 pm
•
Kensington
• 8/13/09
| Cost: |
Nonmembers: |
$30/person; $55/couple |
|
PEP members: |
$25/person; $45/couple |
Click here to download a printable copy of PEP's Class Registration Form.
Pre-registration with full payment required for all PEP programs. See policies for more information.
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The Terrible Trio: Eating, Sleeping and Toilet Training Issues
For parents of children ages 0-4
Tuesday, August 18, 2008
Presenters: Chrisy Jelen and Kerry Mayorga
My toddler won’t eat anything. My preschooler won’t go to bed at night or get going in the morning. When will my child be toilet trained? Sound familiar? This workshop introduces a toolbox of positive parenting techniques to meet common challenges of early childhood and to lay the foundation for raising responsible, cooperative and confident children.
Class Schedule:
# 20 Tuesday 7:30 - 9:30 pm
•
Kensington
• 8/18/09
| Cost: |
Nonmembers: |
$30/person; $55/couple |
|
PEP members: |
$25/person; $45/couple |
Click here to download a printable copy of PEP's Class Registration Form.
Pre-registration with full payment required for all PEP programs. See policies for more information.
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Sex, Drugs and Alcohol
For parents of children ages 13 and up
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
Presenters: Wendie Lubic and Robin Finnell
Need we say more? Our teens live in a world where the culture and media send the message that boundaries and limits are unimportant. Moreover, technology and today's busy family life make it harder to enforce limits. Come and learn effective ways of dealing with these critical parenting concerns.
Class Schedule:
# 21 Tuesday 7:30 - 9:30 pm
•
Kensington
• 8/18/09
| Cost: |
Nonmembers: |
$30/person; $55/couple |
|
PEP members: |
$25/person; $45/couple |
Click here to download a printable copy of PEP's Class Registration Form.
Pre-registration with full payment required for all PEP programs. See policies for more information.
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*NOTE:
Workshops marked as FULL will take a short waiting list. If someone cancels before the workshop, we will contact the people on the list, in the order they were added, to see if they would still like to come. Please call the PEP Office at 301-929-8824 if you are interested in being added to a waiting list for a workshop that is full.
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Parent Encouragement Program • 10100 Connecticut Avenue • Kensington, MD 20895 • 301-929-8824
