Help Your Child Cope with Stress!

Building Resilience in Children and Teens:

Preparing Our Children for Life

Dr. Ken Ginsburg

Thursday, October 28th 7-9pm

Charles F. Patton Middle School auditorium

760 Unionville Rd, Kennett Square, PA 19348

(Admission is FREE! Arrive early; parking is limited)

Using humor, real-life scenarios and poignant cases, Dr. Ken Ginsburg will teach how to raise resilient children who can deal with stress in an increasingly complex world. His unique perspective emphasizes the developmental strengths of youth, equipping participants with skills needed to better teach kids to help themselves.

Dr. Ginsburg will open his “tool kit” and offer practical, concrete strategies for:
• Developing the seven C’s: Competence, Confidence, Connection, Character, Contribution, Coping & Control
• Recognizing red flags that may indicate when a child/teen is at risk.
• Supporting children and teens to develop positive coping strategies.

Dr. Ginsburg, M.D., MS Ed, FAAP is a nationally renowned pediatrician, specializing in Adolescent Medicine at The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and a leading authority on developing resilience in children and adolescents He is the director of Health Services at Covenant House of Philadelphia, a shelter for homeless and disenfranchised youth. His books include “A Parent’s Guide to Building Resil¬ience in Children and Teens”, “But I’m Almost 13; An Action Plan for Raising a Responsible Adolescent”, and co-author of “Less Stress, More Success”.

Don’t Miss This Nationally-Recognized Speaker!

Sponsored by FOCUS. Contact Bradley Piper with any questions: bradley.piper@gmail.com

Great Deal for You and Your Preschooler!

Great Wolf Lodge in the Pocono Mountains has just announced Little Wolf Pups Week: Monday through Thursday nights, October 24- October 28, 2010.

(POCONOS LOCATION ONLY)

Although the older children might be back at school, now is the perfect time for the little ones to splash and play in Great Wolf Lodge's humongous waterpark, become mesmerized by Storytime by The Fireplace, and enjoy other kid friendly amenities including Cub Club at our full service, family resort. Remember to bring their costumes to join in our Howl-O-Ween festivities!!

Come with the whole family, or partner up with another mom for the ultimate playdate!

Guests will receive a highly discounted rate of $159.00 per room per night during this special week. Room package includes waterpark passes for up to 6 people per room!

Reservations can be made at www.greatwolf.com, or by calling 1-800-768-9653.

** Important: Group Code LITTLE10 must be mentioned at time of reservation to receive this special rate. **

Reservations must be made by October 8, 2010. Other restrictions apply.

Book early to take advantage of this fabulous offer. Room availability is limited.