6-Week  Workshop: Redirecting Children’s Behavior

  • When: Monday nights starting July 27 going through Monday Aug 30 from 7 PM to 9  PM
  • Where: Massapequa Library on Central Avenue
  • To register, contact Eileen at eileen@familymix.com or call 805.743-FMIX

Become a more confident parent by learning tools that can help you create a family where all members are honored and nurtured to develop to their highest potential.  This course is based on the work of Rudolf Dreikurs, a highly noted therapist, researcher and author of Children:The Challenge

This course is appropriate for parents of kids of all ages (toddlers to teens) as well as, grandparents, teachers, child care workers, and anyone who works with children.

Cost is $50 for Long Island Mommy Academy members. $125 for non-members.

2-Hour Workshop: Results Without Punishment

  • When: Monday, October 4, 2010 from 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM
  • Where: Abbey Lane School, sponsored by Levittown Adult Education
  • To register: Contact Levittown Adult Education or Eileen at eileen@familymix.com or call 805.743-FMIX

“Results without Punishment” offer parents new, effective tools that diminish hurt feelings and rebellion, and foster cooperation and communication. You’ll learn

  • Why kids misbehave
  • Six tools to prevent misbehavior
  • Actions Parents can take instead of punishing.

The course addresses issues of children al all ages (toddlers to teens) and is open to parents, grandparents, teachers, babysitters, and anyone who care about the welfare of our children.

Cost: Check with Levittown Adult Education

2-Hour Workshop: Teens You Gotta Love ‘Em

  • When: Monday, October 18, 2010 from 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM
  • Where: Abbey Lane School, sponsored by Levittown Adult Education
  • To register: Contact Levittown Adult Education or Eileen at eileen@familymix.com or call 805.743-FMIX

The teen years can be scary and challenging.  This workshop helps parents, grandparents, teachers, and anyone who works with teens understand the teen years and provides tips for making those years easier. You’ll learn

  • The Development Stages
  • The Power of Pausing
  • Ways to Redirect Power Struggles
  • Setting Clear Limits
  • Best Times Not to Talk to Your Teen
  • How to be an Approachable adult.

Cost: Check with Levittown Adult Education