Upcoming Evening Parent Support Events

Upcoming Evening Events:

Parenting and Children Professional Panel  -  Wednesday, November 4^th

Inferiority! AKA:   I can’t!!!!!!  -   Tuesday, November 10^th

See below for more information on both classes.

Wednesday, November 4^th - 
Childhood Development and Parenting Professional Panel

This event will host a number of local experts in the fields of childhood development and parenting.  Come for the free Community Dinner at 6 and then enjoy the event from 6:30 - 8ish.  Childcare provided!  No need to RSVP

When:  Wednesday, November 4, 6:00 - 8 pm 

Where:  The Presbyterian Church of the Big Wood at Saddle Road and Warm Springs

What to bring:  Just you, and come for free dinner at 6 o'clock as well!

Cost:  FREE!

Who’s invited? Anyone who would like to learn from the expert panel

RSVP Required for Childcare only

Call or email Carrie at Big Wood Church 
to Reserve a spot
622-0548
carriek@pcbw.org

November 11^th - 
Inadequacy   

This class will discuss inadequacy and what to do when children suffer from the I can’t syndrome.  

Redirecting Children's Behavior outlines 4 "Mistaken Goals" that shed light on inappropriate behavior, why it might be occurring, and how to defuse and avoid it.  

The Mistaken Goals are:

• Inappropriate search for power (aka Power Struggles)
• Inappropriate attention seeking  (doing anything it takes to get attention)
• Inadequacy (the "I can't" syndrome)
• Revenge (I hate you!  You never do anything nice for me!) 

When:  Tuesday, November 10, 6:00 - 8:00 pm

Where:  151 Bordeaux St, in West Ketchum  -  Hosted by Allison Connelly

What to bring:  $20, an appetizer or beverage to share, and your wonderful self!

Cost: See "What to bring" 

Who’s invited? Moms, aunts, grandmothers, teachers, coaches … Anyone working with children and/or youth

Why come? Parenting and working with children is one of the hardest jobs with the least amount of training any of us will ever do.  Come for new perspective on “bad behavior,” to add to your working with kids toolkit, and to have an evening away from home with lots of other lovely ladies!  Really, WHY NOT COME?

RSVP Required

Call, text, or email

Britta Hubbard

970-445-8079

rcbwithbritta@gmail.com

Halloween Tips for Parents

Hello all!  This just in from the founder of International Network for Families and Children on tips for a safe and fun Halloween.

This just in from me, Britta:  Remember - Halloween is supposed to be fun. Don't string yourselves or your kids out too much and a little candy once in a while won't damage anyone too much.  Have the kids chew Trident or Spry gum after eating candy and the Xylitol in those gums will help bring their mouth environment to a neutral base which will help prevent cavities  (That is what Dr. Ben Franz DDS says!)

-Britta

Parenting Tip:  Top 7 Halloween Tips For Parents Halloween can either be fun and exciting or become a Halloween Horror night. Getting as much candy as you can seems to be the goal of the night. Although fun,  it can often leave our families feeling empty even when our bags are full. Here are some tips to make Halloween more joyful and satisfying. Make sure your child eats a healthy meal. Consuming massive doses of sugar without eating a healthy meal prior to trick or treating is a prescription for disaster. Make Halloween a family holiday. Instead of allowing your children go off with friends, go trick or treating as a family. (You can invite friends to go along.) This allows older children to still be able to trick or treat without feeling guilty! Let older children paint the faces of younger children. What a great way for them to bond! Create memories. Your kids won't remember or even care about the candy 5 years from now. But they will remember memories that were silly or bonding. One family decided to have different family members dress up like one of the seven dwarfs. They will be laughing about this for years to come. As you go through the day, ask yourself, "Is this fun or is this stressful?" If your answer is stressful, stop what you are doing and find a way to make it more fun. For example, if your child gets fussy, maybe it's time to go home rather than try to work through it. Don't let your need for perfection ruin your holiday. Is having that last curl be perfect worth the tension perfection creates? Lighten up! This is suppose to be fun! Emphasize connection vs. consumerism.  Talk with your kids about connecting with their neighbors as they go trick or treating. Rehearse  with your children BEFORE you leave for Halloween. Have them practice saying "Thank you!" "Are you having fun to night?" Or "What was the funniest Halloween costume you have seen tonight?" before launching off to the next house. Don't bicker for days after Halloween with your children about eating candy. Instead, donate extra candy to our troops atOperation Shoebox. This will help your kids feel like they are making a contribution to making someone's life a little more bright. By Kathyrn Kvols, Redirecting Children's Behavior kkvols@mac.com