Area Residents Caring & Helping within the Tredyffrin and Easttown Townships |
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| December 14, 2011 | Vol 1, Issue 5
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Both TESD middle schools are hosting an assembly this Friday, Dec 16 and parents are invited. Co-sponsored by the schools' PTOs and Student Council groups, they will each hold an assembly for 7th and 8th graders entitled, Cyber Smarts. The speaker is Katie Koestner, Campus Outreach.
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A quote from one of our December Webinars: "Being good at technology and being good at social networking are two VERY different things."
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"Cyber-Smarts" is a fun, informative program on everything students need to know about the downside of cutting-edge technologies. The audience will be led through a live tour of popular sites - pointing out the risks for children and teens. This is worth your time. Although the presentation has been prepared for 7/8 grade students, adults will glean valuable information as well.
Event info: Fri, Dec 16, 2011. 10:30-11:15am @TEMS. 12:30-1:15pm @ VFMS.
Along these same lines, the Tredyffrin/Easttown School District has a Digital Citizenship Curriculum being presented in the classrooms. link
A host of parent learning opportunities start up right away in January. Luckily some of them are available to you via your home computer! Scroll down for upcoming webinar dates as well as free parent sessions. Happy holidays!
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Parent Webinars for YOU
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YOU ARE INVITED!
View the Webinars on
YOUR COMPUTER either
LIVE or at a later date.
Reply to this email with your request for sign-up info.
Monday, Jan 2 (Live 7-8 pm)
The Battle Against Bullying: How Bystanders Fit Into the Equation
This program is aimed at parents of kids 13-18 years old
Tuesday, Jan 3 (Live 7-8 pm)
Smashing the Screen: Preventing and Addressing Cyber-Bullyings
This program is aimed at parents of kids 6-12 years old
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Series... Framework for support in raising children
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YOU ARE INVITED!
Tuesday, Jan 24 (7-8:30pm)
FREE Parenting Session
@ Berwyn United Methodist Church
140 Waterloo Ave, Berwyn
Presentation Topic: An Evening with Ann Smith
Boundary Setting with your Teen
Setting good boundaries is a challenge for any parent. Managing disrespectful attitudes, understanding irresponsible behaviors and establishing healthy limits while trying to keep family relationships healthy.
ARCH is a co-sponsor.
Call the church office to register 610-644-5555 ext.0.
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Thought for the day...
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Follow ARCH on Facebook
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Check out our recent Facebook posts. link
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Adolescent Brain - afterwards
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The November 3rd ARCH event on the Adolescent Brain was standing room only. Link here to read a summary of the feedback from that event.
ARCH is planning a follow-up event for spring 2012. The presenter will discuss the effects of alcohol and other drugs on the developing (adolescent) brain.
ARCH loves a good parenting book... scroll down for some suggested reading on this topic!
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Race to Nowhere - afterwards
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ARCH was pleased to be host a screening of Race to Nowhere last month. The movie was SOLD OUT in advance. ARCH welcomed over 100 people to watch this provocative movie. Afterwards there was time for audience reaction, reflection and sharing of personal experiences. It was community exchange at its best.
Several Race to Nowhere screenings were held in our area over the last year. It is our understanding that this phase of distribution is over. Please consult the Race to Nowhere website for information about the future of this effort.
http://www.racetonowhere.com/
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Book Recommendations
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For additional resources on understanding the teenage brain, consider the following reading:
Why Do They Act That Way? A Survival Guide to the Adolescent Brain for You and Your Teen, by David Walsh, PH.D link
Parenting With Love and Logic, by Foster Cline, M.D. & Jim Fay link
Beautiful Teenage Brains, by David Dobbs; October, 2011 National Geographic link
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Thank you in advance...
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ARCH is a 501c3 non-profit organization and relies heavily on tax-deductible contributions.
Donations can be made directly to ARCH (PO Box 149, Paoli, PA, 19301) or through United Way #03901.
If you have an opportunity to make a United Way designation this fall - we hope you'll consider ARCH.
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If you are looking for help...
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Chester County Drug & Alcohol Information & Referral 24 hour Toll Free number 1-866-286-3767 All calls are private and confidential |
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www.archcares.org
Area Residents Caring and Helping, Inc.
We are a coalition of parents, educators and community members committed to promoting the well being of youth in Tredyffrin and Easttown Townships. We serve as a resource to families as they help their children form a positive self-image, make healthy choices, and reduce the use of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs (ATOD).
ARCH is a non-profit corporation and is a designated recipient of United Way funds. Our United Way number is # 03901.
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