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Be the Parent you want to be

A New Way of Understanding and Parenting Kids. Do you ever feel frustrated with your child/teenager? Find yourself shouting often and imposing punishments or rewards in reaction to challenging behavior? Do you wish you had a more effective parenting approach that also helps to build a better relationship between you and your child/teen?

Think:Kids Collaborative Problem Solving (CPS) approach, based in MGH’s Department of Psychiatry, provides parents with concrete tools to better understand and parent their kids (ages 3-18) in the face of day-to-day challenges – e.g., getting to school, homework, screen time, bedtime – and more serious challenges. It’s based on the understanding that many kids lack the skill, not the will, to behave well – specifically skills related to problem-solving, flexibility and frustration tolerance.

The Think:Kids Collaborative Problem Solving Approach helps parents to:

  • Shift their thinking and approach to foster positive relationships with their child/teenager
  • Reduce their child/teen’s challenging behavior
  • Solve problems collaboratively and proactively
  • Build their child/teen’s skills in self-regulation, communication and problem-solving

For more information and to register for the April/May 4-week CPS group in Newton or the 1-day CPS training on May 21st in Brookline, please visit: http://www.betheparentyouwanttobe.weebly.com.

Flute Artistry at Amadeus Music School

•Specialized flute lessons in preparation for District Competition, All-State, NEC
Preparatory Ensemble auditions
•Expert music instruction and development of practice techniques for steady progress;
beginners through advanced levels welcome
•Convenient lessons at your home, or at studio near Lexington Center
•Flute lessons structured to build a strong musical foundation and centered around a
student’s specific needs and goals

Call 781­-354­-5693 for your complimentary trial lesson today! Visit
www.amadeusmusicschool.net for more information.

Newton Has Talent auditions open until April 15th

Newton Has Talent is a major fundraiser for the Rotary Club of Newton. Funds go to programs such as annual scholarships to graduating seniors, grants to local organizations, recognizing a “Student of the Month” each month, collection of food and toiletries for our food pantries, camperships for kids who need some help with their summer plans, and a variety of hands-on service projects that help the Newton community.

Please check out the Flyer or their website http://www.rotarynewton.org/.

Auditions are open until April 15th.

Friday Night Girls Basketball Shoot Around

Calling all 3rd-8th grade Newton Girls to come play pick up, 3v3, a game of horse, knockout, or just practice your shooting.

Friday nights at Oak Hill Middle School from 7:30 – 8:45, starting April 1st and running for 9 weeks. To register and for more information please visit the website bostonemeraldsbasketball.com.  If you have any questions please contact Michael Cassidy
at 617-877-0432.

Stretch your mind

You are invited to Temple Ohabei Shalom’s TOS Talks Speaker series where great thinkers share their big ideas from the fields of art, culture, ethics, health, religion, science, and politics, followed by provocative Q & A’s led by Temple Ohabei Shalom’s Rabbi Sonia Saltzman. Stretch your mind this Spring.

The first talk, on April 13th, features Loretta Claiborne. Loretta is a World Class Athlete who happens also to be a Special Olympics Athlete and a person who has an intellectual disability. She will speak about her journey from Anger to Inspiration.

On May 18th, bestselling author Ron Lieber will explore the connection between values and money—Ron is a wonderful speaker, especially appealing to parents of children of all ages looking for guidance in this area!

Complimentary light refreshment follows each speaker. Tickets can be purchased on Eventbrite at: www.tos-talks-16.eventbrite.com. More information can be found on the website: www.ohabei.org.

West Suburban YMCA Aims to Bring Out the Wow! Factor

Bring Out the Wow! Factor in Local Kids During 25th Annual Healthy Kids Day®

The West Suburban YMCA is holding a free community event to inspire more kids to keep their minds and bodies active. This year marks the 25th annual YMCA’s Healthy Kids Day®, the Y’s national initiative to improve health and well-being for kids and families.

YMCA’s Healthy Kids Day, celebrated at over 1,300 Ys across the country by over 1.2 million participants, works to get more kids moving and learning, creating habits that they continue all summer long, which is a critical time for kids’ health. When kids are out of school, they can face hurdles that prevent them from reaching their full potential. Research shows that without access to out-of-school physical and learning activities, kids fall behind academically. Kids also gain weight twice as fast during summer than the school year. As spring turns to summer, Healthy Kids Day is a powerful reminder not to let children idle away their summer days. Instead, the Y hopes to focus on wowing them with their potential and make this their best summer ever by staying active and learning.

Healthy Kids Day will be held outside on the Y’s New Balance Track & Field. Bring or ride your bicycle to the event. Thanks to the generous support of the Newton Elks and Farina’s Bicycles, they are giving away bicycle helmets. The day also features fun, active play and educational activities such as:

• Face Painting from 1:00-2:00 pm
• Bicycle Decorating from 1:00-3:00 pm
• Drumlin Farms Presentation – “Where Food Comes From” at 1:15 pm
• Family Zumba & Yoga Class from 1:30-2:00 pm
• Curious Creatures presentation from 2:00-3:00 pm
• Bouncy House, GaGa Ball & Obstacle Courses from 2:00-4:00 pm
• Bicycle Parade at 3:00 pm

April 30th, 1:00 to 4:00 pm

YMCA’s Healthy Kids Day is sponsored by the Belmont Savings Bank Foundation, the Newton Elks and Farina’s Bicycle Center in Watertown. For more information, contact Trevor Williams at 617-244-6050 x 3021 or visit wsymca.com.

New Preteen Wellness Group!

Safe and fun environment for students ages 9-12 to discuss any of life’s stresses or issues. It will be a four week after school psychoeducational group that will promote wellness around topics such as body image, peer pressure, self-esteem and bullying.

Contact MEDA at 617-558-1881 or email in**@*****nc.org to learn more or visit the website: www.medainc.org.

Fabulous Deals on Your Favorite Newton Places for Everyone in Your Family

Zervas’ online auction at www.biddingforgood.com/zervas includes many new and exciting items available at great prices for everyone in your family, including your favorite restaurants and specialty foods, popular kids activities and birthday party venues, day and sleepaway camps, fitness classes and memberships, beauty services, sports and entertainment tickets, and much more.

Online bidding is open for one week only from March 28th through April 3rd so don’t miss out! If viewing on a mobile device, click on “View standard version of site” for a more user-friendly browsing experience. All items available for pick-up on April 10th from 12:00 – 3:00 pm at 1601 Beacon Street in Waban or email *@*******to.org” target=”_blank” rel=”noopener”>pt*@*******to.org to make an alternative arrangement (many items may be sent by email). A five percent processing fee will be added to purchases.