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