Events

04/07/2011 Parent Academy - Breathe Deeply: Stress Management for Busy Parent (Ward 8)

Raising children is not easy, especially with many of the mounting pressures you have to deal with on a regular basis. You may not know it, but children often pick up on feelings of stress and worry – as well as love and joy. One of the keys to “keeping it together” is knowing how and when to take some time for yourself. In this session, you will learn some easy techniques to unhook, unwind and re-energize. Learn More »

04/12/2011 Parent Academy - Stewards of Children: Child Sexual Abuse Prevention Training

Safe Shores – The DC Children’s Advocacy Center (DCCAC) will facilitate this program that takes a direct and comprehensive approach to the problem of child sexual abuse. Learn More »

04/16/2011 Parent Academy - Stewards of Children: Child Sexual Abuse Prevention Training (Ward 7)

Safe Shores – The DC Children’s Advocacy Center (DCCAC) will facilitate this program that takes a direct and comprehensive approach to the problem of child sexual abuse. Learn More »

04/12/2011 Parent Academy - Understanding ADHD-ADD (Ward 7)

Did you know Terry Bradshaw (the athlete), Woody Harrelson (the actor), and Paul Orfalea (the founder of Kinko's) were all diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)? During this workshop, participants will learn information about the characteristics of ADHD/ADD, how ADHD/ADD affects children at home and school, and what parents can do to help their children find success. Learn More »

05/01/2012 PRC- Changing Lives Book Club (Ward 8)

Get together with other parents/caregivers to read and discuss books, articles and other reading materials. Learn More »