~ Nurturing Parenting ~
This MSU Extension series of
six classes includes informative
presentations, group discussions
and skill-building activities that
will help you learn:
 What nurturing is and
how to become a nurturing parent.
 How to communicate
better with children.
 Ways to discipline with-
out spanking.
 Ways to deal with stress
and anger.
 How children grow and
develop.
 How to build self-esteem.
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Questions? Contact Us!
Carolyn Penniman
MSU Extension
800 Livingston Blvd, Suite 4A-2
Gaylord, MI 49735
989-731-0269 or
[email protected]
www.msue.msu.edu
Nurturing
Parenting
Program
Six sessions are:
Tuesdays
August 14, 21, 28,
September 4, 11, 18
6:00—7:30 PM
Nurturing Parenting is one of the educational programs of the MSU Extension Institute
for Improving Health and Nutrition designed
to promote social and emotional health and
well-being. The overarching goal of these
efforts is to help young people and the
adults in their lives learn to foster healthy
relationships, so they can live, learn and
grow in safe, affirming and fair environments free from violence, abuse, bullying
and harassment.
MSU is an affirmative-action, equal-opportunity
employer. Michigan State University Extension programs and materials are open to all without regard to
race, color, national origin, gender, gender identity,
religion, age, height, weight, disability, political beliefs,
sexual orientation, marital status, family status or
veteran status. .
An educational series for
parents, childcare providers
and others who want to learn
more about raising children
who are healthy, safe, and
“ready to learn”.
Tuesdays
Beginning August 14,
2012
6:00 - 7:30 PM
Otsego County Building
225 West Main Street
Gaylord
Room 212
REGISTRATION FORM
NURTURING PARENTING
Class begins Tuesday. August 14, 2012
“Nurturing Parenting” programs
are designed to empower families and all those who care for
children with new knowledge,
beliefs, strategies and skills.
The programs are evidencebased. They were developed by
Stephen J. Bavolek, Ph.D. and
published by Family Development Resources, Inc.
For parents and caregivers of
children ages birth to 12
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Please do not bring children,
childcare is not provided
Nurturing Parenting
Registration in advance is required. Return
this form with payment by Aug. 10, 2012.
Make checks payable to MSU Extension.
- What is “nurturing parenting”?
$50 fee covers a second person if you share
materials. List both names if two people will
attend.
- Ages and Stages of Growth for
Attendee Name(s):
Infants and Children
- Positive Brain Development
- Communicating with Respect
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Complete Mailing Address:
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- Building Self Worth in Children
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- Understanding Feelings
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- Family Morals, Values and Rules
Phone:
- Praising Children and their Behavior
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- Alternatives to Spanking
Refunds apply if class cancelled by instructor.
- Ways to Deal with Stress and Anger
Mail registration form to:
MSU Extension
“Don’t worry that children
never listen to you; worry
that they are always
Interactive sessions include lessons, activities,
and discussion to promote positive parenting
skills. Each participant receives a certificate
upon completion of series.
watching you”.
-Robert Fulghum
Presented by Carolyn Penniman,
MSU Extension Educator
800 Livingston Blvd, Suite 4A-2
Gaylord, MI 49735
989-731-0269
FAX: 989-731-0278
Accommodations for persons with disabilities may
be requested by contacting Otsego County MSU
Extension by Aug. 1, 2012 to make arrangements.
Requests received after this date will be fulfilled
when possible.