WorkLife Programs announces new parenting presentations
To help address the competing demands of employee's professional and personal life, WorkLife Programs announces its new parenting presentations.
The presentations are:
Pregnancy Power: Fitness Tips Before, During and After
12:10-12:50 p.m. Wednesday (March 10). WorkLife Programs, Purdue West Shopping Plaza (PWF), 1402 W. State St.
This presentation explores the guidelines and benefits to exercise and fitness before, during, and after pregnancy. Warning signs, risk factors, and barriers during pregnancy are presented for women who are pregnant or seek to become pregnant. An exercise demonstration by the facilitator will be provided.
Rock-A-Bye Baby
Noon-1 p.m. Thursday (March 11). PWF.
During this presentation, participants will learn how to make a safe sleep environment for infants and help reduce the risk of SIDS. Participants will also learn the benefits of having infants sleep safely on their backs. This information is based on current research from the American Academy of Pediatrics.
40 Developmental Assets
12:10-12:50 p.m. April 2. PWF.
Parents and adults who care for or work with children are invited to learn about the power of Search Institute's 40 Developmental Assets for young people. Since its creation in 1990, Search Institute's framework of Developmental Assets has become the most widely used approach to positive youth development in the United States. Grounded in extensive research in youth development, resiliency and prevention, the Developmental Assets represent the relationships, opportunities, and personal qualities that young people need to avoid risks and to thrive. The framework applies to children of all ages. Asset building affirms parents' important role in their children's lives. It reminds them that what they do makes a big difference. Furthermore, it motivates them to stay actively involved in their children's lives throughout childhood and adolescence, rather than assuming that teenagers no longer need their parents when they are becoming independent.
Mini Monets: Art Exploration for Toddlers and Twos
12:05-12:55 p.m. April 13. Room 318, Stewart Center.
Parents and adults who care for or work with children are invited to this presentation, which will focus on art as a process, not a product, when working with young children. Also discussed will be setting up an environment for art exploration and figuring out what children are learning by doing creative activities. Participants will also experience some hands-on creative art activities and leave with recipe ideas.
Helping Children Cope with Traumatic Events
Noon-1 p.m. April 27. PWF.
This presentation will help participants understand children's response to trauma, know what children need and what they can do to help children adjust and cope after a traumatic event, and know when a child might benefit from professional help.
Internet Safety: Tips for Protecting Children and Teens Online
Noon-1 p.m. May 3. PWF.
This presentation will help participants learn about potential online risks to children and teens, gain an understanding of how to protect children and teens from online dangers, understand what cyber bullying is, and how to recognize and/prevent it, and receive parent, child and teen resources for internet safety.
Helping You to Raise Drug Free Kids
12:10-12:50 p.m. May 5. Room 310, Stewart Center.
During this presentation parents will learn information on drug/alcohol recognition, the warning signs of use/abuse, and how to talk to your kids about drugs/alcohol.
Managing Family Conflicts
Noon-1 p.m. May 11. PWF.
This presentation will help participants understand the reasons for family conflict, identify their personal conflict style, know 10 rules for fighting fairly, and learn specific techniques for resolving conflicts with their children and partner.
Single Parenting
Noon-1 p.m. May 21. PWF.
This presentation will help participants assess aspects of single parenting, learn how to manage time more effectively, discover how to stretch their dollars, develop co-parenting skills, learn how to utilize team work and positive discipline strategies, explore dating issues, and develop healthy self-care habits.
Dangerous Love: Dating Violence Exposed
12:10-12:50 p.m. May 27. Room 322, Stewart Center.
This presentation teaches parents the warning signs of dating violence and what one can do if they need to help their teen.
To register for these or other offerings, go to www.purdue.edu/worklife and log in with your career account and password, or call WorkLife Programs at 49-45461.
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