PARENTS & CO.

Begun in November 2000, this is a group of young parents who select topics for discussion, learning activities, or books for reading and discussing. The conversations are lively and informative and a wonderful by-product is the mutual support given to members.

The theme this year (2009-2010) is developing the health of the family: spiritually, emotionally, and physically. Please join us once a month as our speakers present information to strengthen our families.

Come join PARENTS & CO. on the following dates, 6:15 - 7:15 pm, and enjoy this informal time of learning, fellowship, and friendship.

September 23, 2009 – "Super School Lunches"
Presenter: Anita McAllister, Reigstered Dietician
Learn ideas for packing nutritious and delicious snacks and lunches for children this school year. Anita will suggest foods to include in a child's lunch as well as environmentally friendly ways to package the lunch contents.

October 21, 2009 – "Famiy Missions"
Presenter: Diane Smith, Virginia Baptist Resource Center
Learn ways to involve your family in "helping others" activities.

November 18, 2009 – "Celebrating Advent in Your Home"
Presenter: Barbara Massey
Gather ideas and materials that will focus on the advent season. Participants will leave with ready-made activities to use with their families in December as we await the birth of Christ.

December 2009
No meeting this month. Time out for Christmas!

January 20, 2010 – "Birth Order, Does it Matter?"
Presenter: Dr. Robert Dibble
Learn about birth order and how it makes and impact on the family unit.

February 10, 2010 – "Growing Up in River Road"
Presenters: Marguerite Bostic and Eleanor Nurney
Hear about elementary and youth programs at River Road and the impact of these programs on the children of the presenters.

March 17, 2010 – "Teaching Children: Changing Bodies and Sexuality"
Presenters: Judy Collins and Christie Lessels, Nurse Practitioners
Learn about talking to children about their bodies and the changes they will undergo.

April 21, 2010 – "Facing Peer Pressure"
Presenter: Dr. Christopher Lindbloom
Hear one family's experience about the pressure children face to try drugs and the devastating impact when children become addicted.

May 19, 2010 – "Simple Summer Fun"
Presenter: Lisa Cipolletti
Join an idea sharing session on simple summer activities for the family. Please bring 2 or 3 of your family's favorite ways to celebrate summer so that we may leave with new ideas as summer approaches.