Walk, run or stroll on the beautiful Dakota Rail Regional Trail to support the Early Childhood programs. Start at the Mound Transit Center; head west to Westedge Blvd and back again. Bring the whole family! Please park in the Transit Center Ramp.

To request a pledge card (optional), call 952.491.8048 or download one at www.preschool.westonka.k12.mn.us.

Saturday, October 1

9:30 am - Check-in/Registration (Transit Center), Games, Raffle, Silent Auction

10 am - Walk, Run, Stroll

11:45 am - Refreshments, Prizes, Raffle

$5/family (no one is turned away)

All proceeds go towards scholarships, field trips and classroom supplies.

Mary Sheedy Kurcinka is a best selling author, internationally recognized lecturer, educator and parent. Known for her real-life examples, Mary links research-based information with typical challenging behaviors and provides practical solutions which really work.

What do you do when the independent, capable child becomes unable to accomplish simple tasks or doesn't want you to leave him? Why does a child suddenly find it difficult to fall asleep? What do you do when the child who used to get along with everyone else is suddenly the "troublemaker" or simply refuses to participate at all? Why does a child suddenly start to "lose it" whenever there is a surprise or change in plans? Children rarely tell us "I'm stressed." Instead they become argumentative, find the simplest tasks overwhelming and feel anxious or uncomfortable.

Join Mary to discover:

• the symptoms of stress in children's "challenging behaviors"
• the link between adults' stress and children's
• tested techniques for soothing and calming
• tools for enhancing children's resiliency

Tuesday, October 4, 6:30-8 pm

Mound Westonka High School Theater

$5/person at the door (CEU's available at end of evening)

Mary's books will be available for purchase at the event: "Raising Your Spirited Child", "Kids, Parents and Power Struggles", and "Sleepless in America". These books have offered guidance to parents all over the world in 11 different languages.

This event is sponsored by Westonka ECFE, Shirley Hills Primary School and Orono ECFE.