About attachment and our child

Holding on to our children is not about shaping their behaviour but about engaging their attachment instincts and preserving the natural hierarchy.  We need to put structure and stricture in place in order to achieve this.

Social Networking and Internet -Safety Information

Mary Kay Hoal is a nationally recognized internet safety expert and the founder of Yoursphere.com  This site for parents is the #1 source for family social networking and internet safety information.  Please check this site out. I will link the web address to the right of this post.

CBC News: What Parents Can Do To Stop Cyberbullying.

If parents are looking for some assistance, this CBC article appears to be good at helping parents with engaging in conversations with their child.

　

What parents can do to stop cyberbullying

By Althea Manasan, CBC News

http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/story/2012/10/12/cyberbullying-strategies-parents-q-a.html

Most Kids Don't Bully

October is "Bullying Awareness Month", but when is "Most Kids Don't Bully Month?"
I stumbled across a wonderful blog post by Larry Magid at www.huffingtonpost.com. I have created a link just to the left of this post. I am sure you will enjoy the read.

Just One More Game....more details!

Hi everyone!  I'd appreciate it if you could network this email with family members/caregivers that might appreciate knowing about this topic and/or support group - thank you!

October's 'in the know' topic and speaker are:

"Just One More Game..." Parenting and Video Games - presented by Dr. Tyler Black;  B.Sc., MD, FRCPC - Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

Today, video gaming is a normal, everyday part of childhood behaviour. However, because it is new, many people wonder what effect gaming will have on children. This session will highlight what we currently know about gaming, what the myths and realities about "addiction" are, and how parents can make informed decisions about their child's gaming.

Date:  Wednesday, October 10, 2012 - Time: 6:30 - 9pm

6:30 doors open (social time) 7:00pm 'webinar' 8:00pm sharing and support

Locations: Shuswap Family Resource Centre - corner of Alexander and the TransCanada Hwy, Salmon Arm.

If you would prefer to watch the webinar from your home computer, please rsvp your 'seat' to forceintheknow@gmail.com - no later than 3pm on October 10

You can also view previously recorded 'in the know' webinars for going to the home page of our website http://www.forcesociety.com and clicking on the link "Click here to access previously recorded 'in the know' sessions'

If  you have any questions or concerns, please let me know!

Monica

Monica Kriese

Marketing & Technical Support

Support & Resource Co-ordinator - Salmon Arm

The F.O.R.C.E Society for Kids' Mental Health

Corporate Address: P.O. Box 91697West Vancouver, BC, V7V 3P3

http://www.forcesociety.com

email:

monica@forcesociety.com

Phone: 250-833-6100

'As families, we've been there'

"Just One More Game...." Parenting & Video Games

"in the know" is a monthly networking and information sharing session that provided a topic expert on what parent/caregivers really want to know.  Sponsored by The F.O.R.C.E.  This is an opportunity to share so that everyone is "in the know". Sessions are provided as a webinar through home internet and group webinar viewings are available in participating communities.

Salmon Arm & Area Community Viewing Site; Parent Information & Networking Session - Shuswap Family Resource Centre:
Just One More Game..." Parenting and Video Games.
Presented by Dr. Tyler Black
Wednesday Oct. 10th, 2012
6:30pm to 9:00pm
For more information and topics go to www.forcesociety.com or email monica@forcesociety.com or phone 250-833-6100
All Welcome!

Are you a new visitor to my blog?

 I am trying to expand my followers!  I placed a blurb in the October school newsletter encouraging parents, students and others to sign in and have a look. 

Next time I see you, please tell me what you think about my blog.  I hope you find something that is helpful and interesting.

Thank you for taking the time to visit.  

New Crisis Line #1-888-353-CARE(2273)

The launch of this network means all Interior Health residents now have around-the-clock access to telephone support through one toll free number: 1-888-353-CARE (2273) when they need assistance managing personal concerns.
Crisis lines are a valued community safety net offering support to callers who are facing challenges such as depression, substance abuse, poverty, spousal abuse or homelessness. 
This toll free number links callers to the nearest crisis line first.  If that line is busy, the system will route the call to another Interior based crisis line.  Crisis lines are often the first step people take when facing personal issues.

Living Life To The Fullest

LLTTF is a skills enhancing course which is based on cognitive behavioural principles( CBT); and is suitable for people who want to maximize their ability to deal with life’s challenges. LLTTF is a 12 hour, eight week course offered in a group format.  The course sessions are about 1 hour long and held each week.  This course includes activities designed to engage participants at their comfort level, and inspire them to shift how they respond to stresses in their lives.  Sessions include LLTTF booklets, worksheets, as well as moderated discussions in which participants may share information, ideas, and provide mutual support.  People from all walks of life benefit from LLTTF.  Parents, employers, people experiencing stress and change in their lives, individuals living with mental health issues, etc… Whatever the reason, the skills covered in LLTTF can provide you with useful tools to enhance how you tackle life’s challenges.  In eight weekly sessions, participants are taught how to deal with their feelings when fed up, worried or stressed, and learn skills to help them tackle life’s problems; please see attachment for details on the 8 weekly sessions. September 26th - November 14th, 1:00 - 2:30 at the Downtown Activity Centre, Salmon Arm

To register or if you have questions about LLTTF please contact Dianna Churchill ( 250-832-8477)

Due to the grant from Bell we are able to significantly reduce the cost of this course ( usual cost $150 - $200).  We are able to provide this course for $35 per person.

Welcome BBQ

Don't forget that this Wednesday is the Welcome BBQ.  I hope to see you there!

Parents Together Group

Hello Everyone,

I just wanted to remind you about the parents of teens group (Parents Together) which is held at the Family Resource Centre every Wednesday from 7:00 - 8:30 pm.

Parents Together is an ongoing program for parents of teens. Any caregiver of a teen who would like to better understand the dynamics of the adolescence, improve their relationship with their youth or who is struggling with parenting issues is very welcome to join us at any time. The program's purpose is both education and group support.

Can you please provide this information to any caregivers (parents, foster parents, grandparents..) who may benefit from this group. For more information they can call the Family Centre 250-832-2170 or Susie 250-833-6406. I have also attached a poster.

Thanks so much for your help. I would love to build up this group!

Susie Steves

Shuswap Family Resource Centre

Welcome to a new school year!

I cannot believe how time seems to pass more quickly the older I get!
I hope you had a great summer, filled with sun and fun.
2012-2013 is sure to be a good year.  Please keep checking into my blog. I promise that I will do my best to keep updates and new information available.

Being Wise

Thank you for taking the time to visit my blog. For all you wonderful girls who are reading this post.... remember.... hold onto your power, speak to what you need and want and be wise.

Educating The Heart As Well As The Mind

Groundbreaking new research is telling us that if we want our children to succeed in both school and life, we need to promote their social and emotional skills.
Our Children's hearts and minds must work together to solve problems. Social Emotional Learning (SEL) competency areas as identified by The Collaborative for Academic, Social and Emotional Learning (CASEL; www.casel.org):
Self Awareness, Social Awareness, Self Management, Relationship Skills, Responsible Decision -Making.  Check out the website for details.

Twelve Tips for Parenting Boys into Men of Courage and Compassion

Whether you are confused, mystified, or awed by the front row seat you have watching your son's emerging development, the practical suggestions offered in Barry Macdonald's webpage is sure to help strengthen your loving response to your boy's changing needs.
Barry MacDonald - Canada's National Advocate for Boys. An educator and registered clinical counsellor who is a champion for strong families, strong schools and an advocate for boys.

Happy Saint Valentine

Looking ahead to Grade 9!
for my grade 8 readers, remember to talk to your parent/guardian about AVID.... an academic elective available to grade 8 students who wish to apply and complete a process. For more information visit the SAS webpage...www.sas.sd83.bc.ca. If you are interested in

applying for AVID 9 you need to take your parent/guardian to the information

session on Wednesday February 29th, 6:30pm at the Jackson Campus. Applications will
be handed out at this time. 

Welcome to 2012

Happy New Year and all the best in 2012