Beit Rabban Parent WOrkshops - 2011-2012

For many, parenting is both one of the great blessings in life and a fulfillment of one of the highest Jewish values. Unfortunately, children do not come with operation manuals and parents often find themselves in need of thoughtful, effective and Jewish expertise in raising healthy, caring sons and daughters.

As institutions committed to children, parents and families, Beit Rabban Day School and Congregation Shearith Israel have joined forces to sponsor a series of parenting workshops to provide concerned parents with support, information and a framework for sharing. Each workshop will provide specific information and the insights of an expert in the field, with the seminar organized around three lenses: parenting from an emotional/social perspective, parenting from an educational perspective, and parenting from a Jewish perspective. Individuals can attend the entire series or select those programs that meet particular family challenges. All sessions are free of charge.

Next Program: Wednesday, April 18, 7:30 – 9:00 PM
Can't We All Just Get Along?: Fostering Loving Relationships among Siblings

Would you like to have a home environment where each child feels respected by and is treated well by his or her siblings? Would you like to put an end to sibling squabbles? Do you wonder how you can get your kids to support each other? You can (and should) help your children not only get along, but also develop a wonderful connection that will set the stage for strong bonds as they mature. The rewards of positive sibling relationships are priceless. Meg will share her straightforward and practical strategies for fostering love, respect, and companionship among your children. With Meg Akabas, Parenting Consultant & Founder of Parenting SolutionsTM.

Meg Akabas brings to Parenting SolutionsTM 21 years of experience as a strategic and managerial consultant, 24 years of experience as a parent of four children, and a longtime commitment to mentoring parents. She is passionate about empowering parents with tools to help them successfully raise happy kids and build strong families.

Meg holds an MBA from Columbia University Business School, has taught dance and music to young children, and has studied coaching and child development. She is on the steering committee of the NY State Parenting Education Partnership 

Click to view the full program flyer. Click the following to RSVP.

The series for the year covers the following topics:
  • October 26, 7:30 - 9:00 PM, How to Talk So Kids will Listen and Listen so Kids will Talk, Presenter: Susan Nason
  • December 8, 7:30 – 9:00, Helping Your Child Internalize Derech Eretz – Co-Sponsored with Yeshivat Hadar, Presenter: Miriam-Simma Walfish.
  • January 11, 7:30 – 9:30, “Race to Nowhere: The Dark Side of America’s Achievement Culture” Screening and Discussion facilitated by Beit Rabban Educators FILL OUT AN EVALUATION FORM and fax or email to Beit Rabban.
  • March 28, 7:30 – 9:00, Creating Powerful Memories: Making the Seder Meaningful for Children - Co-Sponsored with Yeshivat Hadar, Presenter: Miriam-Simma Walfish RSVP
  • April 18, 7:30 – 9:00, “Can’t We all Just Get Along?: Fostering Loving Relationships among Siblings" Presenter: Meg Akabas

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