Area Residents Caring & Helping within the Tredyffrin and Easttown Townships |
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June 7, 2012
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Greetings! |
Do you remember your first trip to the mall with friends? Is your child ready for that freedom?
What is the right age to give your child a cell phone?
What about dating?
ARCH recommends that this summer you read, Letting Go with Love and Confidence by Kenneth Ginsburg M.D. and Susan Fitzgerald. The authors offer practical advice on these and other everyday questions. On Wednesday, October 17, 2012, ARCH will host a Book Talk with co-author Susan Fitzgerald.
During the school year, ARCH holds monthly meetings. Each meeting includes a brief presentation. Guests this past year included... the Tredyffrin Police Chief, Conestoga students talking about related school clubs and Conestoga administrators talking about the prom. It's hard not to walk away with some new insight. Our first meeting next year is scheduled for Wednesday, September 17, 2012. Everyone is welcome to attend. Similarly, we invite anyone interested in getting more involved in ARCH to contact one of us directly.
Have a happy and safe summer! Your friends at ARCH  |
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As another school year sails into the sunset...
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We reflect on the 2011/12 school year and the programming ARCH offered...
Evening presentation on the Adolescent Brain, Nov 3, 2011. link
Sold-Out movie screening of Race to Nowhere, Nov 17 2011. link
Evening presentation on the Effects of Alcohol & Other Drugs on the Brain, April 12, 2012. link
Parent Webinars. A total of 16 programs offered from October 2011 through May 2012. The recorded webinars are available online until June 30, 2012. link
Partnering with Tredyffrin Police, ARCH purchased a permanent prescription drug disposal bin that is located in the Tredyffrin Twp building lobby and accessible M-F (6am -10pm). Now unused or expired prescription drugs can be safely disposed of, instead of being left around the house where they may pose a risk to children and teens. March 2012. link
Recommended Reading Lists. Parenting books aren't just for those with little ones! link
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Looking ahead to next year...
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Mark your calendar and plan to attend the
ARCH Book Talk
Wednesday
October 17, 2012
9:00 am
Tredyffrin Easttown Administrative Offices
Susan Fitzgerald
co-author and guest speaker
Decision making strategy:
The book identifies a three-step strategy for making decisions about whether your child is ready for various new experiences or privileges.
Granting new privileges:
Parents learn to tie granting new privileges to their adolescent's growing capabilities and demonstrated responsibility.
Teen's need independence:
The strategies offered honor a teenagers' need for more independence while keeping them safe, as well as minimizing the conflicts that can harm family relationships.
Social skills vs. social suicide:
The book also suggests teachable social skills to help your child survive adolescence such as how to say no to a friend but maintain the friendship, and provides ideas about how to approach conversations with your child on certain important but difficult topics.
All parents are welcome to attend this ARCH event.
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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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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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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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