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Ladies Lunch

ladies-lunch-posterDid you over-indulge at Christmas and have that “overfull” feeling? With that in mind Guardian Angels will help you get back on track! We are holding our first exclusive, healthy Ladies Lunch at Arte Sano who are providing an excellent, tasty menu. Come along, enjoy the food and make new contacts. Numbers are LIMITED so phone or email now to reserve your place: 96 627 21 27, info@artesanomoraira.com.

Arte Sano ask that all menu choices be in by Friday 15th. So if you are joining us for our Ladies Lunch next Wednesday, please can you let us know, thanks ladies.

Parenting workshop 2

Home page images1Understanding Your Teenagers

This session asks lots of questions! Parents are asked to remember their own teenage years and then compare the pressures and stresses the teenagers of today face.

We examine the transition that young people are experiencing as they move from childhood to independence and adult life. We are reminded of the patience, love and understanding these youngsters need and we look for ways of strengthening the relationship rather than putting it at risk.

Again, we look at case studies and examine the possible long term consequences of our actions and we discuss what is important and what can be ignored, e.g. the untidy bedroom or staying out late.

This workshop also spends time looking at body language and how we can give and receive messages without having to repeat ourselves too often.

Ideally, parents and carers should try to attend both sessions as one follows naturally from the other. It is also an opportunity to meet other parents and share experiences. The discussions with other parents are often the most beneficial part of the workshops. It is also advisable not to bring children to the session because it is not a good idea to talk about them in front of them.

Parenting workshop 2 (Benidorm area)

Understanding Your Teenagers

This session asks lots of questions! Parents are asked to remember their own teenage years and then compare the pressures and stresses the teenagers of today face.

We examine the transition that young people are experiencing as they move from childhood to independence and adult life. We are reminded of the patience, love and understanding these youngsters need and we look for ways of strengthening the relationship rather than putting it at risk.

Again, we look at case studies and examine the possible long term consequences of our actions and we discuss what is important and what can be ignored, e.g. the untidy bedroom or staying out late.

This workshop also spends time looking at body language and how we can give and receive messages without having to repeat ourselves too often.

 

Ideally, parents and carers should try to attend both sessions as one follows naturally from the other. It is also an opportunity to meet other parents and share experiences. The discussions with other parents are often the most beneficial part of the workshops. It is also advisable not to bring children to the session because it is not a good idea to talk about them in front of them.

Parenting workshop 1(Benidorm area)

This is the ideal opportunity to brush up on your parenting (or grandparenting) skills.

The first workshop, entitled ‘I Want to be Good’,  introduces parents to the ABC of behaviour.

This workshop starts with the assumption that all children want to be well behaved, get things right and please their parents. Sometimes they just get it wrong, because they didn’t know what was expected and sometimes they are just reacting to a situation they didn’t understand.

The Antecedents, the Behaviour and the Consequences. We explore what triggers the behaviour and how we react to the children. We look for ways to encourage children to take responsibility for their actions. We discuss how we can change children’s behaviour for the better and for the long term.

We take a few case studies and discuss the options available to the parent or carer and consider what the consequences might be for the child’s future development.

Parents may want to discuss particular issues, e.g. homework, bedtimes, fussy eaters. These can be explored during the workshop or further sessions can be arranged for specific topics.

This workshop mainly focuses on primary school age children. A follow up session, ‘Understanding your teenager’, will be arranged at a later date and will concentrate on the teenage years.

Ideally, parents and carers should try to attend both sessions as one follows naturally from the other. It is also an opportunity to meet other parents and share experiences. The discussions with other parents are often the most beneficial part of the workshops. It is also advisable not to bring children to the session because it is not a good idea to talk about them in front of them.

Contact the workshop leader Ann Lawrenson by email: ann.lawrenson@guardian-angels.es to let her know you are coming.

Eat for your age

Scan_20150927Ann Mather is a qualified nutritionist who has been helping GA for the past 2 years. She is passionate about nutrition and well being and has in depth knowledge about the best foods, vitamins and exercise for our children and ourselves.

The event is open to committee members and mentors also because we can re-think our food habits at any time in our life.

Parenting workshop 1

This is the ideal opportunity to brush up on your parenting (or grandparenting) skills.

The first workshop, entitled ‘I Want to be Good’,  introduces parents to the ABC of behaviour.

This workshop starts with the assumption that all children want to be well behaved, get things right and please their parents. Sometimes they just get it wrong, because they didn’t know what was expected and sometimes they are just reacting to a situation they didn’t understand.

The Antecedents, the Behaviour and the Consequences. We explore what triggers the behaviour and how we react to the children. We look for ways to encourage children to take responsibility for their actions. We discuss how we can change children’s behaviour for the better and for the long term.

We take a few case studies and discuss the options available to the parent or carer and consider what the consequences might be for the child’s future development.

Parents may want to discuss particular issues, e.g. homework, bedtimes, fussy eaters. These can be explored during the workshop or further sessions can be arranged for specific topics.

This workshop mainly focuses on primary school age children. A follow up session, ‘Understanding your teenager’, will be arranged at a later date and will concentrate on the teenage years.

Ideally, parents and carers should try to attend both sessions as one follows naturally from the other. It is also an opportunity to meet other parents and share experiences. The discussions with other parents are often the most beneficial part of the workshops. It is also advisable not to bring children to the session because it is not a good idea to talk about them in front of them.

Contact the workshop leader Ann Lawrenson by email: ann.lawrenson@guardian-angels.es to let her know you are coming. Details to follow soon regarding courses in the Benidorm area.

Christmas Party

DSCF2196 (593x800) This is always a popular event, free to our members and their children. There will be delicious party food, mulled wine, games, music and best of all – Santa Claus is coming along especially with his sack of presents! This is a lovely occasion for our parents and children to mix and have a great time.

PLEASE REPLY by 26 NOVEMBER: – we need to know how many of you are coming + the names and ages of your children so they will receive a present (we don’t want Santa to miss anyone! )

Evento Musical Multinacional

11807409_10206218129785093_6451682730140277435_oEvento musical con dos artistas, Nati Ballarin, Directora Artística del Concurso Internacional de Piano “Vila de Xàbia” (antes de que comience su gira europea y americana) y Pau Salvador, uno de los interpretes de dolçaina más importantes que tenemos en la Marina Alta. El concierto tendrá una duración de unos 40 minutos (sin descanso) y habrá una copa de vino a la llegada. Precio de la entrada 15 euros.

Multi-National Music Event

11807409_10206218129785093_6451682730140277435_oMusical event with two artists, Nati Ballarin, Artistic Director of the International Piano Competition “Vila de Xabia” (before she begins her European and American tour) and Pau Savador, one of the most important Dolcaina payers we have in Marina Alta. The concert will last about 40 mins (no break) and there will be a glass of wine on arrival. Ticket price 15 euros.