LIVE CALL-IN WORKSHOP RELAUNCH: Friday, Sept. 5th, 2008
We are preparing for our re-launch of our First Friday Call-in Workshops on Professional and Personal Development. If you wish for us to have a particular Thought Leader, please email us at Coaches @ CoachingCircles . com (no spaces). via phone, free
Participate in a Parenting Event
Workshops, seminars, conferences, etc. Get out there and participate! Events either in person or over the phone (worldwide access).
Starting School: Tips for Parents by the American Psychiatric Association
Soon millions of children will start school for the first time. For most, this will be an exciting and positive experience. However, it also represents a major transition, which can be challenging for some children. Parents, teachers, and other adults can help reduce the anxiety associated with starting school. The following are specific suggestions:
Spend time talking to kids about school before classes begin. Describe what school will be like and what will happen throughout the day.
Bring kids to visit the school in advance. If possible, show them their classroom and other important landmarks, such as the playground, lunchroom, and the rest room.
Let kids know that it is OK to feel nervous or worried when starting school. Reassure them that everyone feels a little anxious when they do things for the first time.
Help kids establish a regular routine to get ready for school. Let them participate in making choices about what to wear, what to have for breakfast, or what to bring for lunch.
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WHAT'S A MOTHER WORTH? by Riane Eisler Comments (2) The caring work of a mother is worth over $100,000 per year. Read about how caregivers are labeled as "economically inactive" and how change in this area needs to happen and where it is currently happening.
Read full article here...
The Effect of Anger on Families by AAMFT Family ties are one of the strongest contributors to individual character development. Many of us spend years trying to understand, erase, or copy the influence of our family unit. When anger is part of a family’s tradition, it spreads itself much like a virus to future generations. The wider the spread, the more difficult the anger is to contain.
“Let’s Talk Facts About Common Childhood Disorders” by the APA
A great brochure in .pdf form of facts for parents. The APA says the key to handling mental disorders of children is to recognize the problem and seek appropriate treatment. free, .pdf
“Postpartum Depression” by the APA
About one in 10 new mothers experience some degree of postpartum depression. free
“Single Parenting and Today's Family” by APA
Life in a single parent household - though common - can be quite stressful for the adult and the children. free
Starting School: Tips for Parents 
WHAT'S A MOTHER WORTH? 
The Effect of Anger on Families by AAMFT 
