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PATHWAYS, MI NEWSLETTER
June 2010 
 
What We're Doing To Help Area Families

In This Issue
Ultimate Tribal Challenge
Star Power 2010
Strengthening Families
Love & Logic
Summer Fun at ODC
Ultimate Tribal Challenge Date Change!
The new date is
August 4th! 

Ultimate Tribal Challenge 2010

Get ready...
 the challenge
is coming!
 
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Star Power 2010

Thank you to the 2,156 parents, teachers, advocates and community members who attended in support of Michigan's youngest citizens by gathering in Michigan's capital to meet with lawmakers, encourage support of early childhood investment, celebrate early childhood education initiatives and more!
Event Calendar 
June 2010 Calendar 
 Community events, classes, resources & more!
 
 
June Observances 
Flag Day- June 14
Fathers Day- June 20
Summer Begins- June 21
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With the hot weather and kids getting out of school this month you may find parenting a bit more challenging with the kids home more during the summer months, but not to worry- we can help!
 
In this months issue you will find opportunities to develop your parenting skills, connect with your children and strengthen your family.
Strengthening Families Program
Calling all Families who have Pre-Teens (10-14 yrs)
Strengthening Families
Thursdays, June 24th-August 5th
5:30pm - 8:00pm
 
Are you struggling with communication? Would you like to have mutual respect? Are you worried about your youth's future relationships!
  
Sessions for teens, parents and together! This is for the WHOLE family!
 
Love & Logic
Wednesdays, June 30-July 28
6:30pm-8:00pm
Early Childhood
 (Ages 0-6)
 
 
Love and Logic
LOVE allows children to grow through their  mistakes, LOGIC allows children to learn from the consequences of their choices.
 
Learn simple, practical techniques that can help eliminate stress and arguments often associated with child discipline. Learn how to provide choices that empower children to be responsible and to make better choices.
 
  
Just For Dads!
Circle of Parents
Conveniently offering two locations, two times weekly
 
Sharing Ideas. Sharing Support.
 
 
 
 
COP JUST FOR DADS
This is an opportunity for Dads to come together, discuss parenting in their own words, network with other Dads and have a support structure to engage in and grow as parents.
 
Parents choose the topics while trained facilitators lead the discussion. This is for fathers with children of all ages and is free for any father to attend.
 
Two locations offering convenience on two different nights of the week! 
 
Find more information about this Circle of Parents- Just for Dads here! 
 
SUMMER FUN AT OUTDOOR DISCOVERY CENTER (ODC)
ODC LOGOOutdoor Adventures
June 9th-August 24th
Various Times
 
These FREE nature exploration programs at community parks include activities to help families connect with the wildlife that exist at each park and in their neighborhood. Some dates include FREE lunches for children under 18. Find more information here!
 
 
Family CampoutFamily Campout
Saturday, June 26th- Sunday, June 27th
12:00pm-12:00pm
 
What better way to get your family outside than by tent camping at the ODC Nature Preserve as part of the National Wildlife Federation's, "Great American Backyard Campout"?  Fishing, evening bug hike, scavenger hunt, star gazing and more are planned!

Find more information here!
These are only a few things going on...you'll find a lot more things to do on our website.  You can also find out about them sooner if you become a Facebook fan and/or follow us on Twitter!
 
We invite you to take advantage of all of these wonderful opportunities for yourself, your children and your family.
 
 
Sincerely,
 
Pathways, MI
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