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HELP! "Is This Normal Behavior in Kids?"
WARNING: These Children Need Help -- Child Abuse & Neglect
"I really can’t eat that!" Food & Other Allergies in Children
The Magic of Make-Believe: Fun with Dramatic Play
How to Teach R-E-S-P-E-C-T to Disrespectful Kids
Wiggle, Giggle, & Shake Learn-a-Thon
Stressbusters for Teachers
Two Bonuses Given
 

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Topics


HELP! “Is This Normal Behavior in Kids?”
Children can throw you for a loop. Learn which behaviors are "normal" and which are signs that a child needs more help ¤ Children who hurt themselves by scratching, hitting & pulling out their hair ¤ Playing doctor ¤ Constant crying ¤ Lying ¤ Biting ¤ Shrieking ¤ Constant Tattling

WARNING: These Children Need Help -- Child Abuse & Neglect
Red flags to look for ¤ The cold hard facts about physical, emotional, child sexual abuse and child neglect ¤ Signs to look for in parents that may be abusive ¤ #1 must-know if you suspect child abuse ¤ Steps to take when you see symptoms in children ¤ Help children express what is happening and their feelings

"I really can’t eat that!" Food & Other Allergies in Children
The number of children with allergies is sky-rocketing. Must-knows to keep children safe and alive ¤ High-risk foods that cause severe reactions and death ¤ Symptoms of allergic reactions ¤ Food allergy facts you must know ¤ How to allergy-proof your child care

The Magic of Make-Believe: Fun with Dramatic Play
Unlock imaginations ¤ Spark pretend play ¤ Imaginative materials for prop boxes ¤ Easy-to-make costumes ¤ Dramatic play themes ¤ Art Studio ¤ Storekeeper ¤ Mad Hatters ¤ Treasure Trunk ¤ Clean-Up Fun ¤ Wedding Fun ¤ Story Drama ¤ Shoe Store Shopping

How to Teach R-E-S-P-E-C-T to Disrespectful Kids
Reasons children are disrespectful and what you can do about it ¤ Great ways to teach children to respect you, others, and themselves ¤ Stop the "You're not the boss of me," attitude ¤ Strategies to teach children to be responsible and handle disappointments appropriately ¤ Instill honesty & unselfishness

Wiggle, Giggle, & Shake Learn-a-Thon
Awesome ways to use the power of music to enhance learning & creativity ¤ Fun ways to do ABC's & math ¤ The Rhythm Train ¤ Fun dance and movement activities ¤ Moving to the beat ¤ Dance-A-Thon ¤ Enhance social and emotional development using movement ¤ Music as a way to involve parents & build teamwork

Stressbusters for Teachers
Are you stressed out juggling family needs & work demands? Do you collapse on the couch after work, snap at kids, & have mysterious aches and pains? Learn how to de-stress, survive and thrive ¤ Manage pressures that threaten to overwhelm you ¤ Bring more joy & relaxation into your life

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Bonuses

  • The first 5 centers or home-providers to register will receive the book Enter The Joyful World of Children, by Maryln Appelbaum, Ph.D, approved for 8-hours of self-study in most states.

  • How to Build a Team with Difficult Parents

  • ATi is bringing its traveling store to your city. It's packed with clock hour books, CD's, videos, and resources for child care. Cash, check, credit cards accepted.

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At the seminar location, you will receive a prestigious Certificate of Attendance, a Seminar Handbook and register yourself for Door Prizes. Check-in begins at 7:15 a.m. Come early for the best seats.

If our seminar in your city ends at 1:00 p.m., there will not be a lunch break. If our seminar ends at 3:00 p.m., there will be a one-hour "on own" lunch break at approx.11:30 a.m. Either way, you may bring a snack or sack lunch.

After registering your name goes on a master list. No confirmation number is needed. There are no refunds, however, substitutions are allowed. If you are not able to attend after registering, we will issue you a credit voucher valid for one-year that can be used to attend another seminar or to purchase products.

Speaker, content and dates are subject to change without notice in the event of circumstances beyond our control.

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University Semester Credit

After attending the seminar, participants may choose to earn semester hours through follow-up activities from the University of the Pacific, Center for Professional and Continuing Education, for an additional fee paid to the university. These credits are designed for the professional development of educators. Participants should seek approval for their intended use. More information will be available at the seminar.