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Controlling Anger and Modeling

NPR has a series out called The Other Side of Anger, with an excellent article on Inuit parenting practice around anger. How can you incorporate some of these practices in your parenting?

How Inuit Parents Teach Their Kids To Control Their Anger (audio also available)

And for parents who struggle with anger, this article helps us to validate our feelings and model anger management.

Name It To Tame It (audio also available)

Time magazine came out with an issue on "What To Eat Now" which includes the 50 healthiest foods. Don't forget that modeling healthy eating is the best way to get your child to eat healthy. Include these foods in your family diet.


BOOK DISCUSSION
The week of April 1, after spring break, we will discuss Chapter 6:Addressing Behavior: As Simple as R-E-D-I-R-E-C-T  from No Drama Discipline by Daniel Siegel and Tina Payne Bryson.

CLASS ANNOUNCEMENTS
There are no classes this week. March 25-29 is Spring Break. Classes resume on April 1.

COUPLES WORKSHOPS:  Creating a Joyful Family
Creating a Family Vision and Mission -- Sunday, May 5, 3-5 pm
Part 2:  Creating a Family Plan With Rituals -- Sunday, May 19, 3-5 pm
Workshops facilitated by Nancy
Find out more here.

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