"Much of how we do things comes from how our parents did them. I did my best but didn't know enough to make it better. I hope this collection of Listening to Children booklets gives you insights into the mistakes I made and assists you in those areas where being a mom is so hard.
I love you,
Mom"

Marli Shoop
in a note to her daughter

Led by Parenting by Connection Instructor Candidates Deborah Kjar and Michelle Welch

Join us for an introduction to Parenting by Connection that focuses on how to help your child when he or she "bounces off the walls." Our perspective is that, even if your child is so active that he's been labeled with an acronym that begins with "A," he's OK. We'll talk about our understanding of why children get wound up, why they stay too active to pay close attention, and what you can do to move your child toward a more relaxed and attentive way of being. You'll hear about a couple of Listening Tools that work well, and we'll save some time for questions.

Date:	Tuesday, May 22
Time:	6:00-7:30pm
Location:	West Valley Community Services, 10104 Vista Drive, Cupertino, CA 95014
Cost:	Free
Registration:	To register, contact Kelly Sumner at kellys@wvcommunityservices.org or 408.255.8033 x 109
Deadline:	Please arrive a few minutes early to secure a seat