george mcgurn .com parenting workshop

George offers free, six week parenting workshops in Massachusetts in the towns of Beverly, Salem, Danvers, Peabody, North Reading and Reading each fall. For Information EMail: gmcgurn@comcast.net

Parents learn new skills A father forever When can we appreciate our kids? The middle child is looking for his place in the family Baby Sara is not a baby anymore What is a family? Fat bald and ugly Spoiled children have it rough in the real world My mother taught me the art of listening and caring	Distance and closeness with your children Neal thought he was 36 years old Adult responsibilities for kids = big trouble Death: The mystery of death Parents share new skills and attitudes Appreciating grampa: A son says thanks Matt's letter to grampa: It's not easy being 3 years old Birth: The effects of birth on a family Danny's letter to grampa at 18 months old	Jessica: Kids change and we need to change with them Hurting or helping Parents are the true teachers Is there any hope for my child? Rocky: Is he really so tough? Our third son and the seldom mentioned third prince Jason the punk Parents need to 'act their age' Human reproduction: Not a chance


Hockey for three Parents sharpen their family skills Adventure bound: Real cheap Parents gain new a new outlook on their parenting Sometimes it's ok to just piddle about My way or your way Bored: Bottles and cans at the redemption center Planting the magic beans: Jack and the Beanstalk Playing games with your kids	Grandchildren bring high energy into a quiet house The Jessica Technique: Parents and kids helping each other Disney World in your own cellar Mr. Winter: A very special neighbor Kids and motorized skateboards Gifts: From one child to another with no adult intervention Welcome home from school without questions Bedtime techniques Let's get organized: The family calendar	Wages or Allowance: Which is better for your children? Cleaning up: When will it end? Children dressing for independence Parents held hostage: Homework and the school bus Spilled milk and the lethal accusatory finger Money matters: Wage or Allowance? Verbal pollution before school Mealtime strategies Independent, Dependent and Interdependent


Passive -Aggressive can drive you crazy Not comfortable with uncomfortable feelings The Violence Within Us The Moo Cows: Dealing with anger Anger: Dealing with Uncomfortable Feelings Ross and that special bottle of wine Selective-Effective-Ranting Big Trouble in the Bathtub		The Duck and the Sponge It's OK to share uncomfortable feelings Changing Anxiety to Fear. The "What If" technique Kevin's accident: A parent's worst nightmare Fear and Anxiety Love and Affection Silence can be so powerful Teasing is no fun at all


It's tough to remain an original Old Tim McCarthy added kindness, gentleness and patience to the games Remembering Esther, a special teacher Golfing with Matt Melanie's kid sister was like a rag doll Kids need to sweat and struggle to become effective workers Individual Attention is so Important to a Kid Appreciation: Kids need to Work, Wait and Sweat in order to Appreciate Survival: Sometimes it hurts	Active or Passive Parenting: Brian and the boats Kids and Boats Need a Balance Between Risk and Safety Let Your Child Take Charge: Brian at the Doctor's Office Too Much Advice (Jean Wellington technique) Too Good for His Own Good Children need to be responsible for their own chores at home Jessica and the Acorns: It takes time to be a parent	Valued for Life: Just Because I Am Me Rebecca: Knowing when to say "no" It's How You Play the Game Giving of Yourself: The Greatest Gift of All Jeopardy and Double Jeopardy De-Wimpimg the Wimp All Work and No Play Giving Thanks and Showing Appreciation Gerald and Rocky on the Swing Reading for Pleasure


Great teachers create excitement in the classroom Pressure to read too many books Encouraging the love of learning How do we sign the homework papers? Socialization in the classroom one step at a time No more spelling for Paul Joel was like a puppy in our school	"A" Students Aren't Always the Happiest Kids Homework or Study Time Encouraging Support Within the School Homework: Whose responsibility is it? Gerald's First Snow Day at School Homework: How Much Should the Parent Do?	Pokey: Sometimes kids know how to solve their own problems. School Retention Jumper Cables to the Rescue: Humor as a Parenting Tool School Fears Encouraging Support for your Child Special Needs: Does my child have a disability?


The influence of sibling sequence in the family Don't Forget Jess Sibling Rivarly again Danny's Letter to Grampa About His Bad Dream Let Your Kids Finish their Disagreements Sibling Rivalry Forever Sibling Rivalry: Solo baths for the boys Siblings Without Rivalry We Have a New Baby in Our Family Two Princes - Two Kings		Parents find it difficult to stay positive under pressure The Case of the Stolen Magic Marker Spanking: helpful or hurtful? The Wrath of the Homework Warden Boot Camp for Kids Selfish Kids Become Lonely Kids Group Punishments Parenting is not Law Enforcement Rebecca, the Homewrecker: Bullies Come in All Sizes CHAOS: Children can't learn when they are under attack The Bump and the Scream in the Night Sometimes kids need something they can swear by Wally the Wild Pig


Gladys used her warmth and caring to help children Kids can learn to be detectives at home Stop the Assumptions and get 'hip to hip' with your child Criticism - Destructive or instructive I message instead of You message The All-time Whining Champion Listening for the Spirit of the Message	Too Much Correcting, Criticizing and Teaching Caring can become contagious Reinforcing Positive Behavior Non-verbal communication: Eric at the beach Computer Games: Too much watching and not enough doing Discussion or Inquisition Praise, Encouragement and Non-judgmental Noticing	Pretend and Fantasy: Breakout at the Hood School Argument or Discussion to Resolve Family Issues Techniques to Encourage Positive Behavior What You Say Is Not What They Hear Using Words to Express our Ideas and Feelings Words sometimes just get in the way


Friendship comes from caring not doing Empowering Your Child to Stand Up to the Bully The Bully and the Victim