St. David’s Child Development & Family Services is Proud to Present:
See How They Run: When Did Childhood Become a Rat Race? Presented by William J. Doherty, Ph.D. Co-founder of the non-profit organization Putting Family First Tuesday, January 17, 2006, 7:00-8:30pm
Many of today’s families suffer from time famine, scheduled hyperactivity, and parental anxiety about how to provide opportunities for their children without running them ragged. We are missing out on family rituals such as shared dinners, weekend outings, and visits with extended family. Join Dr. Doherty and learn how we can reclaim our precious family time. Dr. Doherty is the author of Take Back Your Kids and co-author, with Barbara Z. Carlson, of Putting Family First: Successful Strategies for Reclaiming Family Life in a Hurry-Up World.
Hopkins High School Auditorium
2400 Lindbergh Drive, Minnetonka, MN 55305
Cost: $10. Tickets available at the door. Scholarships available.
For more information, call 952-939-0396 or visit http://www.stdavids.net
What Kids Really Want That Money Can't Buy
Presented by Betsy, Taylor, MPA, President and Co-Founder of the Center for the New American Dream, author of "What Kids Really Want That Money Can't Buy", Tuesday, April 25, 2006, 7-8:30 pmRaising kids in today's consumer culture is challenging. Our children live in a virtual storm of television commercials, banner ads, billboards, logos, and product placements. Join Betsy Taylor and gain tips for parenting in a commercial culture. She will provide advice on how to help your child analyze advertising and resist its influence. Together, we will explore how parents can slow down, reclaim the things in life that matter most, and help children reconnect with the non-material sources of fulfillment.
Eisenhower Community Center
Cost: $10. Tickets available at the door. Scholarships available.
For more information, call 952-939-0396 or visit
http://www.stdavids.net
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