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JANUARY 2014

 
In This Issue

News from Cheri and Karen
Program Updates
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Getting Back to the Family Routine Post - Holiday

Now is a great time to think about your usual household routine - and maybe make some adjustments. What works? What doesn't?

 

Setting screen - time limits, whether it's TV or Tablets, is something almost every parent of a school- age child grapples with.



 

What to do When Your Child Hates his Teacher

Education expert Eva Ostrum explains when you should take kids 'complaints about teachers seriously- and what to do.

  

 
 
 
 


  

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Happy New Year to All our colleagues and clients!
  
We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for making Behaviour Matters a great success this past year. 
  
Please remember to sign up now for our Free Workshop on February 20 at 7 pm. Please email or phone to reserve your space.
 
This workshop will help you to better understand and develop strategies for your child's behaviour.
 
 
 
 


 
  

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News from Cheri and Karen
  

  

FREE WORKSHOP ON SENSORY PROCESSING AND ITS RELATIONSHIP TO SELF-REGULATION. 

 

 Presenter Joan Vertes, BScOT, OT Reg (Ont.)

 

Joan Vertes is an Occupational Therapist working part-time at the Hospital For Sick Children in Toronto, Ontario and in private practice.  She has over 30 years of experience in pediatrics.  Joan has a status appointment at the University of Toronto School of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy.  She has presented internationally and has published in her field.  She specializes in assessment and treatment of children who have sensory motor problems.

 

Date:  February 20, 2014

Time:  7:00 PM.

Place537 Lawrence Ave. W.

 

Limited Registration.  Please email to reserve your spot.  info@behaviourmatters.ca

 

 

 * NEW SERVICE *

 

We know that for many of our parents at Behaviour Matters, choosing the right school and advocating for their child can be a challenge.

 

 We are happy to announce that Marlene Kaiman has joined our team.
Marlene has been an educator and Guidance Counsellor in both elementary and high school for over 3 decades. As the former Head of Guidance and Career Education in an Ontario High School, Marlene has supported countless students and their families in various areas of need.
  
  
Her services include :
  • Consulting on the most appropriate schools and programs for your child's needs.
  • Guidance and support for families with Special Education concerns.
  • Advocating for  students and families by connecting them to a network of resources.
 
 
 
 

Program Updates
 
 We are now accepting referrals for our Winter Groups 

 Looking forward to continuing all of our other programs.

COOL TOOLS  (SCHOOL-AGE)

Weekly programs to help children develop positive social skills, build self esteem, and learn strategies to deal with their anger in appropriate and acceptable ways.  For more info. please check our website info@behaviourmatters.ca

 

LETS BE FRIENDS  (PRE-SCHOOL)

 Weekly programs that are play-based to teach social skills in a fun and stimulating environment.  For more info. please check our website info@behaviourmatters.ca

 

TEEN TALK  (TEEN)

 Weekly programs to help adolescents develop positive social skills, build self-esteem, learn strategies to deal with problems, identify and express feelings and become more aware of non-verbal communication. For more info. please check our website info@behaviourmatters.ca 

 

GIRL POWER  ( 10-14 YEARS)

Weekly program that will help girls to increase their independance through responsible decision making and dealing with peer pressure.  For more info. please check our website info@behaviourmatters.ca 

Behaviour Matters | 537 Lawrence Avenue West | Toronto, Ontario, Canada M6A 3M6 |
 
Phone: 416-270-6610 or 416-418-6610  Email: info@behaviourmatters.ca