Area Residents Caring & Helping within the Tredyffrin and Easttown Townships |
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January 9, 2012
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Greetings! | |
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ARCH aims to share the resources available to you!
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Tredyffrin Easttown and the surrounding communities offer many programs for families on topics supporting prevention and recovery.
The Berwyn United Methodist Church hosts free monthly parenting sessions. This month's title is "Boundary Setting with Your Teen." The event is open to everyone and is being held on Tuesday, Jan 24. Scroll down (below Webinars) for details.
The Terry Muzzy Foundation out of Downingtown is hosting a free session tomorrow night entitled, "Engaging Treatment: How do I ask for help?" That's Tuesday, January 10 at 6:30pm. Send a quick email if you plan on attending (so they have enough chairs :)... trmfoundation@gmail.com.
ARCH offers monthly webinars. February's topic is Health and Nutrition. Scroll down for details on programming and registration.
This spring, ARCH will be hosting a presentation on the effects of alcohol and other drugs on the adolescent brain. Keep an eye out for that program - we think it will be held in April.
The next ARCH monthly meeting is being held on Wednesday, January 25, 2012. We meet from 9-10:15 am at the T/E Administrative Offices in Wayne. All are welcome. Have a great week!
Your friends at ARCH |
Parent Webinars for YOU
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WEBINARS are an
easy way to gather useful information!
View the free Webinars on
YOUR COMPUTER either
LIVE or at a later date.
Reply to this email with your request for sign-up info.
Monday, Feb 6 (Live 7-8 pm)
Additives, Preservatives and Flavorings: Defining Nutrition in a World of Chemicals
This program is aimed at parents of kids 13-18 years old
Session Description:
How do pesticides affect our health? What foods do adolescents need to thrive? Selecting the most healthy food items from the many choices can be difficult. Supermarkets are filled with the unhealthy options. Busy schedules and unclear labels may force us to purchase packaged dinners. Discover what research indicates about the foods that benefit teen wellness in an age of chemical enhancements. Our experts impart an informative plan for distinguishing the nourishing from the harmful with skill and ease. This session will provide answers to your meal-planning questions.
Tuesday, Feb 7 (Live 7-8 pm)
Science-Based Strength and Endurance: Gaining the Competitive Edge on Youth Fitness
This program is aimed at parents of kids 6-12 years old
Session Description:
Wii Fit vs.Tag. Facebook vs.Wiffle Ball. Can sports compete with technology and can technology help sports? How can we present appealing fitness activities to get children off the couch and onto the field? Regular exercise is crucial to healthy physical, mental and social development. Join our panel for an exploration of fun, effective activities that stimulate children optimally to get them fit. Understand how to inspire children to appreciate and crave beneficial active play.
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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.
Call the church office to register 610-644-5555 ext.0.
Link to a brochure.
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ARCH Mission
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ARCH is 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). 
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Book Recommendations
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Reality Gap:
Alcohol, Drugs, and Sex -
What Parents Don't Know
and Teens Aren't Telling
by Stephen Wallace,
CEO of SADD
(Students Against
Destructive Decisions)
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.
For additional resources on understanding the teenage brain, consider:
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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