Conference moira::parenting_v3

    Does anyone know of any parenting classes in the Nashua area?

    Contact Nashua Memorial Hospital - I believe they have classes of all
    sorts available to the public.  Their phone number is (603)883-5521.
    
    -sandy
    
    (St. Joseph's number is (603)882-3000 -- check with them, too)
    

    I assume you mean classes about improving parenting techniques and
    not prenatal classes?  
    
    Check in the Nashua _Telegraph_, in the local events section
    (usually in the section that starts with the recipes, if you're
    not familiar with the Telegraph.)
    
    Different local churches, fraternal orders, social groups, and
    clinics regularly offer a variety of classes, many of them open to
    the public.  Parent Effectiveness Training is a good one.  
    
    Other places you might want to try are Rivier College (they have
    child development classes and a day-care center) and that
    residential hospital out on 101A -- Brookside?  I forget its name.  
    
    --bonnie

    The Nashua Adult Learning Center offers several Parenting Workshops,
    including STEP - Systematic Training for Effective Parenting.  I
    received a flyer in yesterday's mail for this Fall's course offerrings
    and it reads as follows:
    
    STEP - Systematic Training for Effective Parenting
    
    Are you tired of and frustrated with the patterns of interaction that
    seem to have developed between you and your child?  Make a committment
    to learning how to change your typical responses that lead to conflict
    and bad feelings.  In this 8-week workshop you will discover a
    practical, effective approach to overall parent-child relationships
    based upon positive communication and discipline techniques.  In a
    mutually supportive and encouraging atmosphere, together with other
    parents you will expolore the following topics:
    
    Goals of Misbehavior
    Encouragement
    Communication
    Problem Solving
    Natural and Logical Consequences
    Self Confidence
    Family Meetings
    
    Time: Monday afternoons 12:30-2:30, starting 10/21 
    			OR
    	  Saturday mornings 9:30-11:30, starting 10/19
    
    Cost: $40/person or $60/couple (includes book)
    
    Place: Nashua Adult Learning Center
    	   4 Lake Street
    	   Nashua, NH 03060
    
    Workshop Presenter:  Gale Hall - MA, Early Childhood Education
    Registration Deadline: 10/8
    
    To REGISTER, CALL 882-9080
    
    Other Parenting Programs Offered:
     STEP TEEN
     STRENGTHENING STEPFAMILIES
     MY PARENT AND ME
     READ ME A STORY PLEASE!

    		MATTHEW THORNTON HEALTH PLAN
    			   AND
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    		    Together Present
    
           "WHY DO KIDS DO THE THINGS THEY DO?"
    		a series by Jack Agati
    
    *****THIS SERIES IS OFFERED AS A SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY.*****
    *****           THERE ARE NO REGISTRATION FEES            *****
    
    A workshop series of child development and home/classroom management.
    The simplest routines of daily life can become major family or
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    children up in the morning, off to school on time, or to bed at night
    without scolding or fighting.  Many children seem to have to be
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    This series will help parents and teachers to:
    		o understand the lifestyle under which each child operates,
    		  based upon birth order
    		o develop specific techniques that will help identify and
    		  understand the goals of a child's misbehavior
    		o develop techniques of managing misbehaviors 
    		o changing a person's behavior through the use of 
    	  	  encouragement activities
    
    ALL WORKSHOPS ARE AT THE BEAVER MEADOW SCHOOL IN CONCORD,NH  7PM-9PM
    
    TUESDAY	NOVEMBER 12, 1991
    		BIRTH ORDER:HOW YOUR PLACE IN THE FAMILY AFFECTS YOUR VIEW
    			OF THE WORLD
    
    TUESDAY	NOVEMBER 19, 1991
    		THE GOALS OF MISBEHAVIORS
    
    MONDAY	NOVEMBER 25, 1991
    		MANAGING MISBEHAVIORS THROUGH THE USE OF LOGICAL OUTCOMES
    
    MONDAY	DECEMBER 2, 1991
    		THE ART OF ENCOURAGEMENT
    
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    			1-800-852-4600 OR
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    I completed the seminar last night in Manchester, and would *HIGHLY*
    recommend it...Jack is a very interesting and animated speaker.  I had
    fun as well as learned a lot about myself and my children...
    
    				Donna
    

    	For others who may be wondering:
    	I just called Matthew Thornton and found out they are planning to
    run it in Nashua eventually--a few months from now, or maybe in the
    spring.  I'd be very interested to know when that gets scheduled.

    Jack Agati just finished up this series as presented by the Hudson
    Library Street and H.O Smith PTOs.  Take the time to go and listen
    to what he has to say!  We found it an enjoyable learning experience.
    
    - John

       Sorry that this is late, I just found this conference and plan to do a
   lot of catch up reading.
   
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I wonder if anyone in the Reading area can give me some advice of where to go
for NCT Antenatal classes.  I have tried the Reading branch, but they are already
fully booked until June '92, and as I am expecting my baby Feb, I think that will
be a little too late!!!!

I really fancy the NCT classes, as my husband wants to take part in as much of
whats happening as possible, whereas the NHS classes are mainly for the women.

Thanks in advance for the help.

Suzanne.

    
    Phone the national office in London on 081-992 8637 and they should be
    able to give you the numbers of all the branches in your area. I was
    told to book mine as soon as possible during my first check-up at 10
    weeks. I managed to get the last place for the course in Newbury for
    January and I am not due until May!!!
    
    The classes are very popular as they are run in the evenings so are
    great if you are working and you want your partner to go with you. A
    friend told me that you should try and book them as soon as you know
    you are pregnant!!! Bit late for your case, but something for you to
    remember for next time :-)
    
    As there are classes in most towns in the area, you should find
    something (maybe a cancellation), but be prepared to travel.
    
    Good luck
    
    Celia

    A friend of my wife is looking for childbirth classes in the
    Blackstone, MA area.  I'm sure the hospital at which she will deliver
    offers them, but she wants other options.
    
    Can anyone make any recommendations?
    
    Thanks.
    
    Hamp

Usually the OB will have a list of who gives the classes in her area.  I remember
with my first I got an information package from the nurse and it had a list of
about 10 class offerings in the area, both private and hospital sponsored.

-sandy

I found out from my wife that her friend is delivering at Framingham
Union.  She works in Framingham and her husband works in RI.  Has anyone
ever heard of any classes that are held on the weekend?

Hamp

    Hi,
    
    I'm just about to register so I have the info right here...
    The School of Nursing/Framingham Union offers Saturday classes, from 
    9:30 - 12 every month.  Each class meets 4 times.  The cost is $95.
    
    The other classes are weekday evenings, and meet 6 times, also $95.
    
    Call 508-626-3581 to register.
    
    Stephanie
    

    Framingham Union has weekend childbirth classes.  They are Saturday
    mornings from 9:30 to noon for 4 weeks.  I'm signed up for the ones
    that start April 4.
    
    Susan