Area Residents Caring & Helping within the Tredyffrin and Easttown Townships |
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January 2, 2012
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Greetings! | |
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Listen to a LIVE Webinar tonight!
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If you have not experienced a Webinar, you may think they are complicated to access. They are not. Really!
Try a live webinar tonight or tomorrow night - they air at 8pm! Tonight's live discussion will focus on How Bystanders Fit into the Equation in the Battle Against Bullying. The webinars gather experts from around the country. One of tonight's three panelists is from our area. Dr. Detrick McGriff, Assistant Principal at Haverford Middle School will be featured. Scroll down for details.
To watch tonight, simply reply to this email with a request for instructions on how to sign-up. To view tonight's event LIVE, please send your request by 6pm. If the live times do not work for you, you can view a recorded version of the webinar anytime after they air live.
ARCH is happy to provide Parent Webinars to members of the Tredyffrin Easttown School District. Tonight's webinar is geared toward parents of kids 12-18. Tomorrow's is on the same topic, but geared toward parents of kids 6-12 years old. Anyone is welcome to watch either.
Happy New Year!
Your friends at ARCH
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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
Session Description:
Effectively responding to the bully, the bullied and the bystander to appropriately sanction, curtail and educate is a challenge. Does the concept of innocent bystander exist? Can students be held accountable for what they share or not share with an adult? In this session, we examine how peer relationships are shaped and their influence on those who witness bullying. Our panel explains the fundamentals of proactive prevention strategies. Garner helpful tips to teach teens to intervene with confidence. Bystanders can assume the important role that will end this pervasive practice.
Panel of Experts for January 2 webinar:
- Dr. Dorothy Espelage, Professor and University Scholar, Educational Psychology, College of Education, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign and Consultant, 2011 White House Conference on Bullying
- Marsali S. Hancock, President and Chief Executive Officer, Internet Keep Safe Coalition
- Dr. Detrick McGriff, Assistant Principal, Haverford Middle School
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
Session Description:
Bullying has journeyed beyond school hallways into our homes by way of texts, instant messages and social media. What distinguishes teasing from cyber-bullying? How can one identify and assess the extent of pernicious and potentially life-threatening online behavior? Our experts bring their experience, expertise and research to provide practical options for increased awareness, circumspect monitoring and appropriate response.
Panel of Experts for January 3 webinar:
- Dr. Dorothy Espelage, Professor and University Scholar, Educational Psychology, College of Education, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign and Consultant, 2011 White House Conference on Bullying
- Nancy Willard, Executive Director, Center for Safe and Responsible Internet Use Author, Cyberbullying & Cyberthreats and Cyber-Safe Kids, Cyber-Safe Teens
- Gerald Cozine, Assistant Principal, Great Neck South Middle School.
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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 will be discussed.
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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Race to Nowhere - afterwards
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ARCH was pleased to be host a screening of Race to Nowhere last November. The movie was SOLD OUT in advance. There was time for audience reaction, reflection and sharing of personal experiences after the movie. 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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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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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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