Research on brain development has documented that the future education and well being of a child is formed very early. The majority of the brain is developed during the first three years of life. Research shows that early experiences and early learning actually changes the physical structure of the brain. Infants and toddlers are pre-programmed to learn but they can only learn from the experiences we provide for them.

Monday, February 28, 2011

Upcoming Parenting Presentations

March is Parent Awareness Month and April is Child Abuse Prevention Month. To celebrate these months, the Stop Child Abuse and Neglect Council is sponsoring a parent series called "Parenting is for a Lifetime."
During this time they will be offering the following parenting classes/presentations:

Thursday, March 10, 2011: Money Management
Presentation by: Love, INC of Allendale
Location: Love, INC of Allendale 11620 – 60th Avenue, Allendale, MI 49401
Time: 6:30pm to 8:30pm
Learn tips on stretching a dollar, saving money, developing a plan and making a family budget.
RSVP to Love, INC of Allendale: (616) 895-5683

Thursday, March 31, 2011: Raising Culturally Aware Youth
Presentation by: Lakeshore Ethnic Diversity Alliance.
Location: Second Reformed Church of Zeeland 225 East Central Ave, Zeeland, MI 49464
Time: 6pm to 8pm
Explore how unconscious assumptions can influence the way we interact with people and how that influences our youth.
RSVP to jleeson@pathwaysmi.org

Thursday, April 28, 2011: Darkness to Light
Presentation by: The Children’s Advocacy Center
Location: Hudsonville Reformed Church 3950 Highland Drive, Hudsonville
Time: 6pm to 8:30pm
Learn 7 steps to protecting your children. Darkness to Light's Stewards of Children is the only adult-focused child sexual abuse prevention program proven effective in increasing knowledge, improving attitudes and changing how we protect children from sexual abuse.
RSVP to Amy Dalman at adalman@cac-ottawa.org

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