If you’ve ever thought (or said),“Stop acting like a two-year-old,” this class is for you. I don’t know about you, but after several years of parenting kids who can’t “act their age,” I sometimes forget what that is. I need a reminder on what a typical three-year-old, or ten-year-old, or fifteen –year-old is going through. I can then rearrange my expectations to parent my child where he is. He may be seven, but in every way other than chronologically, he is three.
This two-hour class, on March 13th starting at 10 am, will give you a quick introduction or review on basic child development. It will be taught by John Chimarusti the social worker at Carrie Tingley Hospital. John has his PHD in social work and years of experience and awards in helping families who have kids with disabilities. He also teaches at UNM. There are many reasons that John is fantastic at his job- he’s a caring father, a good communicator, and knows every imaginable program and group in New Mexico that serves disabled kids. But one of the reasons John is so respected is that he has cerebral palsy himself. He truly understands the pain and joy that families are going through.
Please call me at 573-0674 to reserve a spot. There is free childcare if you call ahead, as well, and a certificate for hours for those who need them.
Carol
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