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Technoference in Parenting, and Alternatives

Upcoming! Creating a Family Vision and Mission:  A Couple's Parenting Workshop
Wednesday, June 13, 7-9pm  Read more.  Register here.

Did you know when parents use technology, it can "alter parental sensitivity and quality" as well as impact their child's behavior?  It seems logical, but now there is research.

Technoference:  Is Your Smartphone Distracting You From Your Child?

What's the alternative? Reading and playing with your child.

Reading Aloud to Young Children Has Benefits for Behavior and Attention

Extra
How to Raise a Reader, New York Times


PARENTING WORKSHOP
New Date!
Creating a Family Vision and Mission: A Couples Workshop
When: Wednesday, June 13, 7-9 pm
Where: More Mojo Studios, 1347 Church Street, SF
Cost: $50/Couple
Please RSVP: nancyggnass@gmail.com
Sorry, no childcare is provided.

This class is designed for couples to dream, hope, share and create their family mission and vision.  Parents lament the lack of time with their partner to have these meaningful conversations about core values and finding common goals. This is the time.  In this workshop, we will brainstorm as a large group to get ideas flowing, then we will break up into couples, and develop the guiding principles of your family.  Think of it as a productive date night, a time to enjoy each other without children, build the framework for parenting, and establish your unique family culture.  Join us!
Read more.
Register here.

CLASS ANNOUNCEMENTS
The last day of class and potluck will be this Thursday, May 17, next Monday, May 21 and next Wednesday, May 23.

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