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Sibings Need Attention Too!
by Robert Naseef, Ph.D.
I met a young woman recently who faked  getting sick as a teenager. She explained to me it was the only way she could get to spend time one on one with her mother. She was growing up with a brother who has autism.
She would take a thermometer and run it under hot water until the mercury showed a fever then show it to her mother. This way she got to stay home and be with her mom all day.
Now she and her mom can laugh about it, but it wasn't funny at the time.
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The Sibling Support Project is a national effort dedicated to the life-long concerns of brothers and sisters of people who have special health, developmental, or mental health concerns.
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 Chips, Dips and Parenting Tips is now
"Let's Wine!"
We're changing the format of our monthly parent group to a monthly wine tasting. We still hope to offer support to all parents, in addition to having a place to express frustrations and difficulties. Join us for what we hope to be a fun and cathartic night out. Non- alcoholic options also available. $10/family. Beginning Wednesday, March 5, 6:30-8:00 PM, 319 Vine Street, Unit 110, Philadelphia
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Deepening Your Relationship with Your Child Through Play
Alternative Choices is now offering 6-session classes designed for parents of children ages 3-7. Parents will be divided into classes based on the needs and play skills of their children - courses will benefit both parents with children who demonstrate strong play skills and those who struggle to play in a meaningful, interactive way. These 75 minute parent classes will focus on the importance of play, and using this powerful experience to deepen the child-parent relationship.The first class begins March 15th and run every-other Saturday through June. Cost: $275.
Email kpeters@alternativechoices.com with questions or to register.
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