liscover the wonder of the Jewish family • Gain insight into children's behavior • Learn techniques to modify children's behavior • Enjoy each stage of your child's development • Laugh in the company of people who understand how you feel FOR FAMILIES OF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AGED CHILDREN Roots and Wings (F3-20) Learn practical and effective methods of building self-esteem that can be put to immediate use to make life with children easier and more rewarding.Clarify your own values, beliefs, and goals and learn how to convey them to your children. Faculty: Brenda Strausz Time: Tuesdays, 9:00-10:30 am Dates: October 12–Novembei 17 Fee: $35 member*, $40 non-member Mensch Making—S.T.E.P. Systematic Training for Effective Parenting (F3-21) Learn to understand why children misbehave and specific techniques to help solve these problems. This class is appropriate for parents of elementary school aged children. All materials are provided. Class size is limited. You can learn a lifetime of techniques in this 8-week course. Held at Congregation Shaarey Zedek, Southfield. Faculty: Elissa Rosenfeld Time: Sundays, 10:00-11:30 am Dates: October 3–December 5 (no classes October 31 and November 28) Fee: $45 per parent member*, $55 per couple member*, $55 per parent non-member, $65 per couple non-member FOR FAMILIES OF MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL AGED CHILDREN Certified Babysitting (F3-22) This class is designed for students 11 years of age or older. They will learn: basic first aid, how to handle emergency situations, general child care, appropriate Jewish stories and practices. Students will receive a Red Cross CPR certification card on successful completion of the class, as determined by the instructor. Space is limited. Faculty: Nancy Groth Times: Mondays, 4:00-5:30 pm Dates: October 11–November 15 Fee: $25 member*, $30 non-member Kaplan PSAT/SAT Prep Course (F3-23) critz The SAT is changing. The Stanley Kaplan prep course is designed to help students perform to the best of their ability. This class provides personalized instruciton, practice SAT tests (the new version), home study materials, test-taking strategies and practice, practice, practice. Unlimited use of Kaplan materials and facilities until graduation from high school. October 16 is the exam. Facilitator: Kaplan staff Dates: Wednesday, September 8, 6-8 pm; Sunday, September 12, 4-6 pm; Sundays, September 19, 26, October 3, 3-6 pm; Sunday, October 10, 4-6 pm Fee: $495 member*, $595 non- member. Includes PSAT and the SAT prep courses throughout High School. PARENTS NETWORK These groups meet on a regular basis determined by the participants. Call the Jewish Parenting Center at 681-5353 for further information. Parenting are Infant When You are Over 35 (F3-24) Network with other parents experiencing similar joys and trepidatior.s. This is your opportunity to talk, share and acknowledge thoughts and feelings that can only be validated by other parents in this distinctive situation. Facilitated by Sheri Loeb, M.S.W., A.C.S.W. Next meeting September 9, 8 p.m. Preemie Supperi Seminar (F3-25) If you have recently given birth to an infant born prematurely or continue to deal with issues related to having a premature infant this is your opportunity to network with other parents in a similar situation. Facilitated by Sheri Loeb, M.S.W., A.C.S.W. Next meeting September 20, 7 p.m. Dads Club (F3-26) For new dads with infants. Meet other dads involved in the pleasures and challenges of parenting. This is an opportunity for dads to set their own parenting agendas, activities and speakers. Facilitated by David Maiseloff, M.S.W., A.C.S.W. First meeting November 3, 7:30 p.m. *Member-Congregation Shaarey Zedek Discover the wonder of the Jewish family • Gain insight into children's behavior • Learn techniques to modify children's behavior • Enjoy each stage of your child's development • Laugh in the company of people who understand how you feel •