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2009/2010 Parenting Workshops and Courses

What Do I Do When My Child Misbehaves? $35 per person / $60 per couple

At one time or another, every parent has asked the question: "Why are my kids doing    this?" Dealing With Misbehaviour is an informative workshop that helps parents answer this question for themselves. Learn how to recognize the Four Goals of Misbehaviour, and acquire effective, positive strategies for dealing with them. Find out how to replace ineffective punishment and rewards with encouragement and logical consequences.

Option # Location Address Day of Week Dates Times
Woodbridge
21Y Al Palladini C.C. 9201 Islington Ave (south of Rutherford Rd) Wednesday April 28 6.30 pm - 8.30pm
Markham
3Y Markham Village C.C. 6041 Highway 7 (at Markham Rd.) Monday March 8 7.00 pm - 9.00pm
Markham
23Y Markham Village C.C. 6041 Highway 7 (at Markham Rd.) Monday April 19 6.30 pm - 8.30pm
Aurora
4Y Aurora Public Library 15145 Yonge St (Yonge & Church) Wednesday March 3 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
24Y Aurora Public Library 15145 Yonge St (Yonge & Church) Monday May 10 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Durham
24D Durham Board of Education 400 Taunton Rd E., Rm 2015 Thursday May 6 7 - 9 pm
Download Workshop Flyer (complete form and mail in along with payment)
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Building Your Child’s Self Esteem $35 per person / $60 per couple
Encouragement is more than saying “You’re a great kid.” Learn techniques that really work to build a foundation of responsibility and high self- esteem without the use of rewards. Find out about motivation and how to build on your child’s strengths.

Option # Location Address Day of Week Dates Times
Woodbridge
25Y Al Palladini C.C. 9201 Islington Ave (south of Rutherford Rd) Wednesday May 5 6.30 pm - 8.30pm
Richmond Hill
6Y Richmond Hilll Central Library 1 Atkinson St (Yonge & Major Mac) Thursday February 25 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
26Y Richmond Hilll Central Library 1 Atkinson St (Yonge & Major Mac) Monday June 7 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Markham
7Y Markham Village C.C. 6041 Highway 7 (at Markham Rd.) Monday March 1 7.00 pm - 9.00pm
27Y Markham Village C.C. 6041 Highway 7 (at Markham Rd.) Monday April 26 6.30 pm - 8.30pm
Aurora
8Y Aurora Public Library 15145 Yonge St (Yonge & Church) Wednesday March 10 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
28Y Aurora Public Library 15145 Yonge St (Yonge & Church) Tuesday May 25 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Durham
42D Durham Board of Education 400 Taunton Rd, Rm 2015 Wednesday Mar 10 7 pm - 9 pm
44D Durham Board of Education 400 Taunton Rd, Rm 2015 Thursday May 20 7 pm - 9 pm
Download Registration Form (complete form and mail in along with payment)
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Parenting Without Anger $35 per person / $60 per couple

All parents get angry, but if you feel that anger is having a negative impact on your family, this workshop is for you. In it you will learn: How to recognize and cope with anger triggers, the positive and negative aspects of anger, why you get angry, the impact of anger on your children, and how to change the cycle of anger through the learning and development of essential parenting skills.

Option # Location Address Day of Week Dates Times
Richmond Hill
10Y Richmond Hill Central Library 1 Atkinson St (Yonge & Major Mac) Tuesday March 2 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
30Y Richmond Hill Central Library 1 Atkinson St (Yonge & Major Mac) Monday May 31 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Markham
31Y Markham Village C.C. 6041 Highway 7 (at Markham Rd.) Monday May 3 6.30 pm - 8.30pm
Aurora
12Y Aurora Public Library 15145 Yonge St (Yonge & Church) Thursday March 11 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
32Y Aurora Public Library 15145 Yonge St (Yonge & Church) Tuesday May 18 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Durham
14D Durham Board of Education 400 Taunton Rd, Rm 2015 Thursday Apr. 29 7 pm - 9 pm
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Preparing for the Teen Years  $35 per person / $60 per couple

Find yourself wondering how you will navigate the challenging teen years? Develop the skills needed to guide your teen through this time of increased independence, responsibility and growth. Learn how to foster mutual respect in your home and enable your teen to safely learn the consequences of his/her actions. Learn effective communication and problem solving techniques as well.

Option # Location Address Day of Week Dates Times
Richmond Hill
13Y Richmond Hill Central Library 1 Atkinson St (Yonge & Major Mac) Tuesday March 9 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
33Y Richmond Hill Central Library 1 Atkinson St (Yonge & Major Mac) Thursday April 15 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Markham
34Y Markham Village C.C. 6041 Highway 7 (at Markahm Rd) Thursday May 20 6.30 pm - 8.30pm
Aurora
35Y Aurora Public Library 15145 Yonge St (Yonge & Church) Tuesday June 1 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Woodbridge
36Y Al Palladini C.C. 9201 Islington Ave (south of Rutherford Rd) Wednesday May 12 6.30 pm - 8.30pm
Durham
32D Durham Board of Education 400 Taunton Rd, Rm 2015 Wednesday Mar 3 7 pm - 9 pm
34D Durham Board of Education 400 Taunton Rd, Rm 2015 Thursday May 13 7 pm - 9 pm
Download Registration Form (complete form and mail in along with payment)
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Preparing for the Teen Years and Building Your Child's Self Esteem 

Special One Day Saturday Workshop (TWO COURSES IN ONE). $60.00/person--$110.00/couple

Option # Location Address Day of Week Dates Times
Durham
62D Durham Board of Education 400 Taunton Rd E., Rm 2015 Saturday Mar 6 12 noon -4.00pm
64D Durham Board of Education 400 Taunton Rd E., Rm 2015 Saturday May 29 12 noon -4.00pm
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What Do I Do When my Child Misbehaves and Paremting Without Anger 

Special One Day Saturday Workshop (TWO COURSES IN ONE). $60.00/person--$110.00/couple

Option # Location Address Day of Week Dates Times
Aurora
15Y Aurora Public Library 15145 Yonge St (Yonge & Church) Saturday February 6 12 noon -4.00pm
Richmond Hill
16Y Richmond Hill Central Library 1 Atkinson St (Yonge & Major Mac) Saturday February 27 12 noon -4.00pm
38Y Richmond Hill Central Library 1 Atkinson St (Yonge & Major Mac) Saturday May 22 12 noon -4.00pm
Woodbridge
17Y Al Palladini C.C. 9201 Islington Ave (south of Rutherford Rd) Saturday February 13 12:30 -4.30pm
Markham
39Y Markham Village C.C. 6041 Highway 7 (at Markahm Rd) Saturday June 12 Noon - 4.00pm
Thornhill
37Y Rosemount C.C. 1000 New Westminster Dr (Bathurst & Hwy.7 Saturday May 8 12 noon--4:00 pm
Durham
52D Durham Board of Education 400 Taunton Rd E., Rm 2015 Saturday Feb. 20 12 noon -4.00pm
54D Durham Board of Education 400 Taunton Rd E., Rm 2015 Saturday May 8 12 noon -4.00pm
Download Registration Form (complete form and mail in along with payment)
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What Do I Do When My Child Misbehaves AND Building Your Child's Self Esteem

Special One Day Saturday Workshop (TWO COURSES IN ONE). $60.00/person--$110.00/couple

Option # Location Address Day of Week Dates Times
Markham
18Y Markham Village C.C. 6041 Highway 7 (at Markahm Rd) Saturday March 27 12 noon--4:00 pm
Woodbridge
Thornhill
19Y Rosemount C.C. 1000 New Westminster Dr (Bathurst & Hwy.7 Saturday February 20 12 noon--4:00 pm
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What Do I Do When My Child Misbehaves AND Preparing for the Teen Years
*Special One Day Saturday Workshop (Two-courses-in-one) – $60.00/person $110/couple
Option # Location Address Day of Week Dates Times
Newmarket
20Y Newmarket C.C., meeting room 200 Doug Duncan Drive Saturday March 6 12 noon - 4 pm
Aurora
41Y Aurora Public Library 15145 Yonge St (Yonge & Church) Saturday May 29 12 noon -4.00pm
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