From the Heart - October 2012 News from Kids First

FROM THE HEART NEWS FROM KIDS FIRST October 2012

Greetings to our friends and supporters,

October at Kids First brings lots of activity; we have Support Groups for Children & Adolescents I, II and III (which are all filled to capacity) which started in September and is running throughout this month, as well as the Next Step - Putting Conflict Aside group scheduled to start on October 1st. Our ICOPE (Intensive Co-Parenting) program is full and starts later this month as well. In addition, our Separation, Divorce & Dads group and our Kids First Program for Stepparents have sessions available in October (please see schedule below).

Most importantly, our Annual Fall Conference for Professionals ("The Perils of Virtual Venom: Latest Issues in Social Media & Electronic Discovery) will take place on Friday, October 26th, at the Harraseeket Inn in Freeport. If you're thinking of registering, do so before October 1st for a $10 discount in price!

Warm regards,

Peg Libby

Executive Director

In This Issue

Better Living Through Technology: Positive Strategies for Co-Parenting Partners

October Calendar of Events

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Better Living Through Technology: Positive Strategies for
Co-Parenting Partners

by Sarah Maloney, LCSW

One of the greatest challenges parents face in their new co-parenting relationship is how to navigate communication successfully and with as little conflict as possible. Our upcoming professional conference in October, "Perils of Virtual Venom: Latest Issues in Electronic Discover," addresses how technology and the explosion of social media devices has impacted divorce, co-parenting and re-blending of families.

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