Date:	February 19, 2011
Time:	9:00am-1:00pm
Location:	Kaiser Oakland Medical Center Fabiola Building, Room #65A 3801 Howe Street, Oakland Directions
Description:	Parenting Strategies for Adoptive Families Parenting an adopted child is both the "same as" and incredibly "different than" parenting a child born to you. We will also address specific parenting theories and their usefulness and applicability to adoptive family life focusing on positive methods for discipline that are effective. We will explore practical strategies for issues like celebrating birthdays, planning vacations, changing schools, moving, divorce, graduation, rites of passage, holidays, adding or losing family members, and other normal life events that have special resonance for adoptive families. Audience participation will be encouraged with an emphasis on exploring specific family concerns. Guest Speaker: Lisa Kelly, adult adoptee and Early Childhood Development student and teacher at Mills College Children's School. She will be presenting her work on "The Importance and Use of Positive Parenting Strategies."
Cost:	$40 Members, $50 Non-members
Registration:	Click to register online