DadChat

DadChat with Commonwealth Parenting. Join other dads to talk about how to survive fatherhood challenges and to celebrate the great moments. Discussion is moderated by a professional family educator and an experienced dad. 804-504-1110. Free. Commonwealth Parenting – http://commonwealthparentingcenter.org/ Tuesday, December 10th, 2013 6:30-8:30pm at Northside Grille (1217 Bellevue Ave, Richmond)

CMoR and Commonwealth Parenting Welcome Author Nancy Carlsson-Paige: October 18th

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The Children’s Museum of Richmond and Commonwealth Parenting welcome author Nancy Carlsson-Paige in an exclusive speaking engagement on Friday, October 18th, 2013 as they celebrate their merger and debut a new speaker’s series entitled “Lunch and Learn,” which will present leading experts in the field of child and parent education. Drawing from her professional work with […]

Lunch and Learn at the Children’s Museum of Richmond

Drawing from her professional work with families and experiences raising her two sons, one of whom is acclaimed actor Matt Damon, Dr. Carlsson-Paige’s groundbreaking book helps parents better understand and navigate the social currents shaping the lives of children today. Join the Children’s Museum of Richmond and Commonwealth Parenting as they present Lunch and Learn […]

Bullying Decoded Parenting Workshop

October is National Bullying Intervention Month! As reflected in the media, bullying and its harmful effects are becoming a growing concern throughout our country. Find out about print and web resources available on the topic and learn strategies to help your student prevent and deal with bullying in a healthy way.

Commonwealth Parenting Workshop: How To Manage Feelings

Understand how children develop emotionally. Learn strategies to help children manage their own difficult feelings of sadness and anger. Get tips for helping children control impulses. Help children understand how to manage their relationships, make friends and resolve conflicts.  Discuss ways to teach children empathy and how to feel something from another person’s point of view. […]

Parenting Workshop: Positive Ways to Get Your Children to Listen

One of the top frustrations of parenting is when a parent feels their child just doesn’t “listen” to them.  Often this results in an emotional escalation between parent and child, and nobody wins. There is a difference between talking to a child and actually communicating with them. This class helps parent understand what they are […]

ADHD Workshop by Commonwealth Parenting Children’s Museum of Richmond

Gain an understanding of how parents can help their child to experience school success. Learn some strategies for working with the child on the symptoms which affect education such as disorganization, procrastination, distraction and fidgeting. Get tips for positive communication between school and home and how to advocate for support in schools, childcare and the […]

Jazzed for Commonwealth Parenting

Jazzed for Commonwealth Parenting       Friday, October 18, 2013 at 7:00pm Children’s Museum of Richmond, Short Pump 2200 Old Brick Road, Glen Allen, VA 23060 Enjoy wine and light fare, live jazz music, keynote address by renowned author Nancy Carlsson-Paige and more! Cocktail attire is suggested. Tickets are $75. All proceeds benefit Commonwealth […]

Culture of Girls

The Culture of Girls (Parents of Girls 9-15 yrs).  Delivered by Commonwealth Parenting. Raising daughters in today’s world is a challenge. This class explores what is age appropriate behavior and the use of advanced technology such as cell phones and social media. We will also discuss the complicated dynamics of social cliques and other friendship […]

The Week Ahead: February 4 – 10, 2013

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Have an event to add to our calendar? Email us at kate@richmondmom.com! Don’t miss Wine Down this week at the Wine Loft to benefit Children’s Heart Foundation. Check out our contests for tickets to LEGO Kidsfest, Yo Gabba Gabb, Richmond Kids Expo & Babies Too, and the Ringling Brothers Circus! ALWAYS check dates, times and locations of events as […]