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Sturgis Youth and Family

2013 Parenting Fair

1400 E. Lafayette
Click on the address above for a map and directions

Sturgis, MI 49091

 
REGISTRATION NOW CLOSED
We are happy to accept Walk-In's,
sign in at the Registration Table.
 
Childcare is FULL, NO WALK-INS for Childcare!  


 There is NO CHARGE to attend the Parenting Fair!

Including Lunch-Sponsored by C.L. Van Deventer Insurance Agency 
 

 Dr. Thomas Phelan  

http://www.123magic.com

Featuring Keynote Speaker- Dr. Thomas Phelan:

Thousands of parents, teachers and professionals have sought the advice and counsel of Dr. Thomas Phelan by attending his informative seminars. His presentation is a pragmatic and highly effective approach to discipline and parenting. 

 
1­‐2­‐3 Magic Parenting:

This popular and entertaining presentation addresses the difficult task of child discipline with humor, keen insight and proven experience. This program provides easy-­‐to-­‐ follow steps for disciplining children without yelling, arguing or spanking. You'll also learn how to respond to obnoxious behavior, identify and handle testing & manipulation, and plan what to do about practical issues such as chores, homework, messy rooms, lying and more. 

 


  2013 Schedule of Events

8:30          Registration & Exhibits
9:00          Keynote: Dr. Thomas Phelan, 123 Magic Parenting
10:00        Break & Exhibits
10:15        Mini-Sessions (Click here for descriptions)
11:00        Exhibits
11:30        Mini-Sessions (Click here for descriptions)
12:15        Lunch & Exhibits
1:00          Keynote: Dr. Thomas Phelan, 123 Magic Parenting
2:00          Dismissal
  
 
 
Mini-Sessions

We have 12 mini-sessions to choose from that deal with all aspects of parenting. Look over the list and choose one for the morning and one for the afternoon. Go to the Parenting Fair Registration form to register on-line. Click this link for the descriptions of the mini-sessions:  Mini-session choices

 
Exhibits  

Not only do we have 2 keynote presentations and 12 mini-sessions, there are also over 40 exhibits to browse through in the gym. These exhibits are agencies, businesses, and organizations that deal with parenting concerns and/or children. Please click this link to see a list of exhibitors: Exhibits

 
Childcare
 
Limited Childcare is available, provided by Glen Oaks Community College Early Childhood Education Students. Lunch for childcare is sponsored by Centro VIDA. Childcare is available for children ages 0-10yrs for the first 100 registrants.  Gymnastics is also available for $4/child at Creative Gymnastics for children ages 4-10yrs.  Children will be bused from SMS to Creative Gymnastics.  You MUST REGISTER for childcare. NO WALK-INS!  


Parenting Fair 2013 is sponsored by:

 Sturgis Youth and Family Council

Sturgis Public Schools
Sturgis Area Community Foundation Youth Advisory Council
Walmart
C.L. Van Deventer Insurance Agency
Centro V.I.D.A.
St. Joseph County United Way
Last Modified on January 31, 2013