Linda Marten, MSW
Linda Marten is a Credentialed Parent Educator since 1998 (LAUSD) and a Member of the California Teachers Association (CTA) & Women Educators. She holds a Masters degree in Social Work from University of Washington and has Extensive experience teaching and training parents and teachers. Linda leads interactive, informative workshops for parents and teachers from diverse socio-economic, racial and cultural backgrounds. She is also the mother of two children.
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TRANSITION to the TEEN YEARS
Parents! Are you ready?…… for the teen years? The teen years are very challenging years for most parents. YOU ARE … Continue reading
Discipline and Setting Limits
NewSong LA Church Flyer on Discipline Join me at NewSong LA Church on Sunday, April 21, 1:00 to 3:00pm where I will lead a workshop on “Discipline & Setting Limits”. All are welcome. See attached flyer for more information. Hope … Continue reading
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“The two things…
“The two things we can give our children are ROOTS & WINGS.” Jonas Salk
Questions from an Empty Nester in a New Land
When the kids finally left home, many questions came to my mind ~ What does it mean to be a “mother” now? What does it mean to be a “father” now? What does it mean to be a married couple … Continue reading
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New Year Reflections ~
Well, we made it through the holidays! I was going to write about dealing with holiday stress, but I guess I was too stressed and too busy to write about it! Hope you weren’t expecting it. Like the holidays, we … Continue reading
Let it Snow! (sip cocoa, read, and watch it snow!)
“Let it snow! Let it snow! Let it snow!” Maybe that’s a good mantra for parents as they weather the ups and downs of parenthood. As the song goes, …”The weather outside is frightful, but the fire is so delightful. … Continue reading
How do you Culivate Gratitude in Hard Times?
This is supposed to be the season of giving thanks, of Thanks-giving. We encourage our children to be grateful. But are we grateful? How can we be grateful after great loss or death or change that shakes our world? What … Continue reading
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Save the Date: Wed. eve, January 23, 2013, FREE Parent Workshop
Start the New Year right with a Parent Workshop! Thanks to the Westchester YMCA, I will be presenting a free parent workshop at the YMCA Annex (that nice building behind the Y, formerly Jr. Women’s Club site). TOPIC: Teasing and … Continue reading
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