In the Wizard of Oz, Dorothy & her new friends venture into unknown territory saying, “Lions, & Tigers & Bears, oh my!”. Sometimes changes on the horizon can feel like that, full of fear, suspense, and excitement. This Thursday our youngest child will graduate from high school and head off to college in September. Time…

Parenting Flyer_Layout 1(2) You are cordially invited to the official~ LAUNCHING OF LINDA’S BUSINESS ~ “GET HELP PARENTING” To celebrate Linda’s new business, she will be giving a free, entertaining & informative powerpoint presentation for parents.  Enjoy the food, fun, friendship, and door prizes too! When?  Saturday, June 11, 2011 @  3:00 to 5:00pm Where? …

1.  Don’t lower yourself to their tactics. Teens need you to be the adult. 2. If you become just as emotional and blaming as the teen, it will only get worse. (Believe me, I’ve tried it.) 3. Think.  Where do you stand?  What are your limits and expectations? 4. Ask yourself: “How important is it?” …

Hello Mothers, For this special day, in your honor, I’d like to share some of my favorite quotes with you: “However far the stream flows, it never forgets its source.” ~ African Proverb  (No matter how old your children are, they will never forget you.) “It takes a village to raise a child.” ~ African…

Hello Friends ~ I just led a parent workshop this morning about “Dealing with Bullying (or how to empower the victim)”. I had put a lot of effort into preparing for it and the fruits of my labors were so satisfying this morning. I find when I am well prepared and then let it go…

I will be leading the following parent workshops which are open to all interested parents and caregivers: “Anger Management” – Friday, April 15, 2011 at Venice High School in the Parent Center, 9am to 12noon. Come learn some tools for dealing with anger in yourself and your teenager. “Communication – Staying Connected with Your Teenager”…