Monthly Archives: February 2007

Parenting Adolescents: Setting Boundaries and Staying Connected

Part of the Parenting For the 21st Century series, presented in partnership by the Lewis & Clark College Center for Continuing and Professional Studies and Portland Parks and Recreation.
Navigating the ups and downs of parenting adolescents can be challenging. This session will focus on how parents can strengthen their own parenting skills and harness [...]

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Plug Into Your Family

Part of the Parenting For the 21st Century series, presented in partnership by the Lewis & Clark College Center for Continuing and Professional Studies and Portland Parks and Recreation.
The average American child watches about 28 hours of television a week — even infants and young toddlers are being exposed to TV at the urging of [...]

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How Praising Our Kids May Backfire

Meet Thomas. He’s in the top one percent, of the top one percent, of kids in New York schools. He’s a smart kid. And everyone tells him so. Ever since he could walk, he’s been complimented on how smart he is.
So how does he feel about failure? He’s afraid to try new things, [...]

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Reconnecting with our Sons

Part of the Parenting For the 21st Century series, presented in partnership by the Lewis & Clark College Center for Continuing and Professional Studies and Portland Parks and Recreation.
Young boys are full of enthusiasm, vigor, and sweetness. They are willing to feel and express emotions, show us their vulnerability, and connect with their parents. So [...]

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The Parent’s Guide to Standardized Tests

Part of the Parenting For the 21st Century series, presented in partnership by the Lewis & Clark College Center for Continuing and Professional Studies and Portland Parks and Recreation.
American students are the most tested in the world, but how do schools really use test scores to determine your child’s future? This session will help [...]

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You Are What You Media

Part of the Parenting For the 21st Century series, presented in partnership by the Lewis & Clark College Center for Continuing and Professional Studies and Portland Parks and Recreation.
The average American child is exposed to more than 2000 discreet media messages a day. While schools are teaching our children reading, writing and arithmetic, nobody is [...]

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President’s Day Holiday

[ February 19, 2007; 8:00 am; ] No School

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Spring Break Kung Fu for Kids Camp

March 26-30th. 2007, 8:30 AM to 4:30PM Daily
Sign up early for this fun and unique Spring Break training opportunity for kids aged 6-12. Learn martial principles through movement, games, song, art, activities, simple science experiments, cooking, guest experts,outings and more. Come away with basic knowledge of the muscles and bones of the body, work out [...]

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