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Children's Health Council

Esther B. Clark School Tour - February 10 2/10/12 9AM - 10AM 2012-02-10 09:00:00 2012-02-10 10:00:00

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Esther B. Clark (EBC) School gives monthly tours to parents and educators. EBC School at Children's Health Council is a full therapeutic...

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SCHOOL AGE: Angry Birds! Ways to Help Your Child Manage Anger 2/16/12 6:30PM - 8PM 2012-02-16 18:30:00 2012-02-16 20:00:00

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Tears out of nowhere? Temper tantrums in the grocery store? Battles over homework? A child with frequent anger outbursts may leave you...

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Children's Health Council Open House - Feb. 25th 2/25/12 9:30AM - 11AM 2012-02-25 09:30:00 2012-02-25 11:00:00

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Ever wondered about the full range of services Children's Health Council offers children and families? Want to learn more about one of our...

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YOUNG CHILD: He's Not Looking At Me: Autism Signs & Symptoms 2/28/12 6:30PM - 8PM 2012-02-28 18:30:00 2012-02-28 20:00:00

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What are the differences between the subtypes of Autism Spectrum Disorders, including Asperger’s Syndrome, PDD-NOS and nonverbal learning...

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SCHOOL AGE: Building Blocks for Success: Executive Functioning and Attention Skills 3/1/12 6:30PM - 8PM 2012-03-01 18:30:00 2012-03-01 20:00:00

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Is your child falling behind in school because he’s disorganized or lacks focus? Is his backpack a mess? Does he forget to turn in homework...

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PRETEEN/TEEN: Kids with ADHD or LD: Will My Student Qualify for SAT Accommodations? 3/8/12 6:30PM - 8PM 2012-03-08 18:30:00 2012-03-08 20:00:00

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If your child has ADHD, a learning disability or perhaps an IEP, avoid the pitfalls of college admissions testing accommodations, which can...

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Esther B. Clark School Tour - March 9 3/9/12 9AM - 10AM 2012-03-09 09:00:00 2012-03-09 10:00:00

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Esther B. Clark (EBC) School gives monthly tours to parents and educators. EBC School at Children's Health Council is a full therapeutic...

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PRETEEN/TEEN: Technology to Take the Dread Out of Writing 3/17/12 9:30AM - 12PM 2012-03-17 09:30:00 2012-03-17 12:00:00

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Students often dislike writing because they stumble with some part of the writing process. In this class, you'll learn how technology tools...

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SCHOOL AGE: Stop the Bullying: Parent Strategies to Protect and Support Your Child 3/20/12 6:30PM - 8PM 2012-03-20 18:30:00 2012-03-20 20:00:00

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Are you concerned about your child being bullied?  Bullying has become an undeniable epidemic with serious implications for children and...

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YOUNG CHILD: Helping Your Anxious Toddler 3/27/12 6:30PM - 8PM 2012-03-27 18:30:00 2012-03-27 20:00:00

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Does your toddler struggle to separate from you? Is he often tearful and scared? Does she end up in your bed at night because she is afraid...

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PRETEENS/TEENS: Moodiness & Stress in Teens 3/29/12 6:30PM - 8PM 2012-03-29 18:30:00 2012-03-29 20:00:00

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Do you tip-toe around your moody teen? Are you frustrated by the impact of your teen’s mood on the whole family? Learn about teen moodiness...

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YOUNG CHILD: Is It Boys Just Being Boys? Aggression, Attention & Social Play 4/17/12 6:30PM - 8PM 2012-04-17 18:30:00 2012-04-17 20:00:00

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Boys are expected to play more roughly than girls. But when does being rough cross the line into violent play? In this class, you will...

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YOUNG CHILD: Out of the Box: Raising a Creative and Enthusiastic Learner 4/24/12 6:30PM - 8PM 2012-04-24 18:30:00 2012-04-24 20:00:00

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Every parent hopes to raise a child who is smart, talented and well-rounded. But is an emphasis on too many structured activities doing...

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SCHOOL AGE: I'm Important Too! Caring for Siblings of Special Needs Kids 4/26/12 6:30PM - 8PM 2012-04-26 18:30:00 2012-04-26 20:00:00

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Living with a child who has special needs is tough on families, especially for typically developing siblings who may sometimes feel like...

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SCHOOL AGE: Writing Development in Your Young Student 5/3/12 6:30PM - 8PM 2012-05-03 18:30:00 2012-05-03 20:00:00

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Does your child have difficulty organizing his thoughts for writing and getting thoughts on a page? Does she detest the idea of putting a...

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ALL AGES: Parenting Your Intense Child 5/10/12 6:30PM - 8PM 2012-05-10 18:30:00 2012-05-10 20:00:00

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Are you at the end of your rope trying to get your child to behave? Challenging children often seek constant attention and do not respond...

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ALL AGES: ADHD: Current Medication Options 5/15/12 6:30PM - 8PM 2012-05-15 18:30:00 2012-05-15 20:00:00

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Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in all its forms—mainly inattentive, mainly hyperactive/impulsive and combined—is the...

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YOUNG CHILD: Understanding Your Child's Healthy Language Development 5/22/12 6:30PM - 8PM 2012-05-22 18:30:00 2012-05-22 20:00:00

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In a culture of eagerness for early, advanced achievement, myths and misunderstandings about how children develop language and reading...

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SCHOOL AGE: Building and Sustaining Self-Esteem When School Is Challenging 1/19/12 6:30PM - 8PM

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A child who experiences learning challenges is vulnerable to low self-esteem.  Struggling at school can lead your child to hold an...

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Esther B. Clark School Tour 1/13/12 9AM - 10AM

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Beginning in January 2012, Esther B. Clark (EBC) School will open its doors to give monthly tours of the school to parents and educators....

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YOUNG CHILD: Milestones 101: First-Time Parents--What's Typical and What's Not? 1/10/12 6:30PM - 8PM

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As a first-time or expectant parent, questions abound regarding your child's growth and development.  Understanding key motor, speech,...

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SCHOOL AGE: Understanding ADHD and Sensory Processing Disorder: When Worlds Collide 12/15/11 6:30PM - 8PM

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Parents may hear that their child has Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) from one professional and Sensory Processing Disorder...

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SCHOOL AGE: Deep Waters: Helping Your Child Navigate Loss 12/6/11 6:30PM - 8PM

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When someone close to a child dies, the child’s world can turn upside down.  Unfortunately, society doesn’t do a good job of preparing us...

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SCHOOL AGE: The Black Hole Backpack: Getting Your Child Organized 12/1/11 6:30PM - 8PM

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Is your child's lack of organization holding him back at school and causing stress in your family?  Help manage the black hole of the...

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SCHOOL AGE: Raising Girls w/ Healthy Self-Esteem--In and Out of the Classroom 11/16/11 6:30PM - 8PM

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Media, peers and pop culture have a powerful influence on young girls.  Yet what happens in the home has the power to overcome any outside...

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PRETEENS/TEENS: Parent to Parent: Caring for Your Child with an ASD--Challenges, Victories and New Definitions of Success 11/15/11 6:30PM - 8PM

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Raising a preteen or teen with autism is a daunting task.  Sharing stories and experiences can be an important way to avoid becoming...

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PRETEENS/TEENS: Is It Anxiety, ADHD or Both? 11/8/11 6:30PM - 8PM

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Many people understand how anxiety and ADHD can negatively impact a child's ability to function at school, at home and in the community. ...

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PRETEENS/TEENS: Read Different! Getting Started with Audiobooks, Electronic Text and Related Technology 11/5/11 9:30AM - 12PM

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Struggling readers can benefit greatly from books in accessible forms such as audio books and electronic text.  However, navigating the...

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YOUNG CHILD: Get Ready for Kindergarten! 11/3/11 6:30PM - 8PM

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Over the last twenty years, the expectations for incoming kindergarteners have increased dramatically.  Once regarded as a place to learn...

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YOUNG CHILD: When Your Child Says "NO!": Answers for Parenting Your Feisty Pre-Schooler 10/27/11 6:30PM - 8PM

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When your toddler says, "No!" it's like magic.  For the first time, he feels his power and can exercise control over his world.  But for...

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SCHOOL AGE: When Typical Parenting Doesn't Apply--Managing Challenging Behaviors 10/25/11 6:30PM - 8PM

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Every child can be a handful at times, but some children are more challenging than others.  In these cases, what worked with one child may...

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SCHOOL AGE: Strategies for Social Success On and Off the Playground 10/13/11 6:30PM - 8PM

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Our ability to get along with others is critical to achieving success and emotional well-being.  Children who have difficulty interacting...

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SCHOOL AGE: Milestones 201: Emotional Development in Your Elementary School Child 10/6/11 6:30PM - 8PM

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Emotions are an important part of life.  They give us information to express our needs and desires, help us better relate to others and...

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PRETEENS/TEENS: Everyday Technology for Learning Differences--iPads, Cell Phones, Smartpens and More! 10/1/11 9:30AM - 12PM

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From computers to music players to smartphones, kids today are immersed in technology.  This class will demonstrate how struggling students...

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YOUNG CHILD: Differentiating Autism Spectrum Disorders: What Are the Implications for Treatment? 9/27/11 6:30PM - 8PM

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What does it mean when your child is diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder?  What are the differences among the types of autism...

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PRETEENS/TEENS: Milestones 301: "There's a Lot Going On Inside"--Understanding Your Teenage Son 9/22/11 6:30PM - 8PM

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Navigating the teenage years can be difficult and stressful for both teens and parents.  From childhood through the teen years, boys...

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SCHOOL AGE: The Homework Challenge: How to Help your Young Scholar Be Successful 9/13/11 6:30PM - 8PM

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Homework is often one of the most stressful and taxing issues for families.  This class will offer answers to many common homework...

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PRETEENS/TEENS: Finding the Right Balance: Great Expectations vs. Problematic Perfectionism 9/8/11 6:30PM - 8PM

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Having high expectations for your child is an important part of fostering success.  But when do expectations become too high and endanger...

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PRETEENS & TEENS: "My Friends Can, Why Can't I?" New Privileges for Young Adolescents 5/26/11 6:30PM - 7/25/11 1PM

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How much freedom is appropriate for your young adolescent?  Are you being too strict or too lenient?  How do you skillfully counter the...

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SCHOOL AGE: Positive Parenting for the Strong-Willed Child 5/18/11 6:30PM - 8PM

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Does your child push your buttons as he insists on getting his way?  Parenting a strong-willed child presents special challenges for...

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SCHOOL AGE: Helping Your Worried Child Relax: A Series 5/10/11 6:30PM - 5/24/11 8PM

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Do fears get in the way of your child feeling good, connecting with friends and succeeding in school?  Learn how you can help your child...

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ALL AGES: Understanding How Your Child with Autism Learns 4/28/11 6:30PM - 8PM

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Kids with autism can reach their full potential if they have the right kind of support in their learning environment.  Learn what kids...

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SCHOOL AGE: Making Friends & Developing Closeness with Peers 4/20/11 6:30PM - 8PM

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Is your child having difficulty making friends?  Understanding how and why people think and feel differently are the gateway skills to...

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INFANT & YOUNG CHILD: Getting to Sleep 4/7/11 6:30PM - 8PM

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A house without sleep is a house with more stress, less fun and more arguing.  This class will address common sleep issues among toddlers...

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PRETEENS & TEENS: Teens, Stress & Depression 4/4/11 6:30PM - 8PM

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How do you know when your teen's stress turns into depression and requires more attention?  Rising academic, media and peer pressures...

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SCHOOL AGE: Parenting by Temperament: Meshing with Your Child 3/31/11 6:30PM - 8PM

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Do you understand your child's temperament and how it's similar or different from yours?  Learn about nine temperament traits present at...

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INFANT & YOUNG CHILD: Autism Treatment: Get the Facts 3/23/11 6:30PM - 8PM

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Children with autism require a great deal of intervention.  With so much information available, finding the best care for your child can...

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