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ASU parenting forum provide tools for raising children, building strong families

Aug. 22, 2005

Whether it is discipline dilemmas for toddlers or negotiations with teens, the ninth “Crossroads of Childhood” conference presented by Arizona State University at the West campus and Banner Thunderbird Medical Center, is designed to provide parents and other caregivers necessary tools and techniques for successful parenting and building strong families.

The conference, sponsored by Kids at Hope, Arizona’s Promise and the Boys & Girls Clubs of Metropolitan Phoenix, will take place from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 24, in the University Center Building at ASU’s West campus, 4701 W. Thunderbird Rd., Phoenix. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. The cost is $20. To register, call (602) 543-5314.

“At each crossroad of childhood, from the early years to adolescence, children have opportunities to make choices that affect the quality of their lives,” said Bobbi Magdaleno, director of constituent relations at ASU’s West campus and a member of the conference planning committee. “This is a forum that encourages discussion of these important issues,” she said.

Presenters include psychologists, social workers, educators, therapists and other experts from ASU, Banner Thunderbird and the community. They will present compelling workshops on such topics as: identifying and managing problems with anger in kids, preparing your child for future success, and understanding and appreciating your child’s personality.

In addition, Scott Peebles, a professional counselor, author and parenting coach, will keynote the conference with his presentation “Secrets of Successful Parents: How to Motivate, Captivate and Raise Successful Kids.”

The Crossroads of Childhood conference offers participants firsthand experience, resources and knowledge from community and professional experts on the challenges of parenting at all stages —from toddler years to teen years — in today’s fast-paced, hectic world.

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