Anglo-Chinese School (Primary) Family Matters @ ACS(P) & Parent Support Group PARENTING TALKS FEBRUARY 2015 Dear Parents, We know that good family relationships do not just happen; they require time and effort. Family Matters (FM) @ ACS (P) helps empower and equip parents to build strong family ties. Through enriching workshops, parent sharing sessions, activities and resources, parents can learn how to build healthy communication with their children and nurture positive relationships within the family. FM also allows parents to interact with the teachers and other parents in the school to share tips and get advice on family and parenting issues. Come and join us and gain confidence and learn positive and effective parenting skills! 5 FEBRUARY (THURS) – HOW TO DEVELOP RESPONSIBILITY IN CHILDREN SPEAKER TIME VENUE : Dr Agnes Tan from Familywise : 6.30 – 9.00 p.m. : Learning Centre, Level 1, ACS (Primary), 50 Barker Road Synopsis Character development starts in children when they are young. Teaching responsibility goes a long way because irresponsible kids will grow up to become irresponsible adults. You want your child to clean her room, but it’s a disaster. You ask your child to put his clothes into the washing machine, but instead they’re strewn all over his room. How can you get your child to take responsibility when he or she refuses to accept it? At what age is your child responsible for his/her actions? This talk will provide tips on how to raise responsible kids. About the Speaker Agnes has been trained as a medical doctor in London, England and has worked there as well as at the National University Hospital, Singapore. She is also a Counsellor and a Family Life Educator - holding a Master of Social SFE ~ A holistic family learning model, enhancing family life. ACS(P) PSG ~ Working in harmony with the school for the best of our boys. Supported by: Anglo-Chinese School (Primary) Family Matters @ ACS(P) & Parent Support Group Science in Professional Counselling, and a Graduate Certificate in Parent Education Leadership Training, both from Swinburne University, Australia. Agnes is currently a part-time lecturer and trainer for Counselling and also WSQ (Workforce Skills Qualification) courses. She has taught the Bachelor of Social Science and Diploma in Counselling Skills at Edith Cowan University. She has conducted family life talks for many years in schools and organizations. She has been interviewed on radio and the print media in her capacity as a Family Life Educator. Agnes is happily married and has two teenage children. She is passionate about building strong and resilient families. As a mother, she can relate to many issues that concern parents. 5 FEBRUARY 2015 (THURSDAY) – EMPOWER PARENTS WITH EFFECTIVE COUNSELLING SKILLS SPEAKER TIME VENUE : Asher Eng From Unleash and Soar : 6.30 – 9.00 p.m. : Music Studio@the Canteen, ACS (Primary), 50 Barker Road Synopsis Parenting is perhaps our most difficult job, and the most important responsibility that we may ever have in our lives. Unfortunately, we receive little or no formal training in parenting, unless a crisis emerges. Often many parents either do what our parents did, or attempt the exact opposite, depending on our opinion of the parenting we received. No one provides us with clear guidelines about the right way to parent. Many diligent parents have tried to attend parenting talks and workshops to improve their parenting skills. However, they still may be lost and do not know what to do when their children face some problems in school or at home especially if they have teenage children. One of the common problems facing parents is that they do not know the “hows” of approaching a subject and helping their children learn from the challenge. In this workshop, you will learn some basic and practical counseling skills that will empower you to help your children walk through the difficult phases or struggles of their life. SFE ~ A holistic family learning model, enhancing family life. ACS(P) PSG ~ Working in harmony with the school for the best of our boys. Supported by: Anglo-Chinese School (Primary) Family Matters @ ACS(P) & Parent Support Group About the Speaker Asher has a Master Degree in Counselling from Monash University and graduated with a Computation Honours Degree in Bachelor of Science from University of Manchester Institute of Science & Technology. He is an approved Advance Certificate & Training Assessment (ACTA) trainer, assessor and developer which is accredited by the Workforce Development Agency. In addition, he is a certified Behavioural and Career Consultant using the unique DISC and People-Key, certificated practitioner of TJTA, certified associate of Emergenetics and certified trainer of Prepare-Enrich to help individuals and corporations to realize personal potentials and assets within them. He is a certified coach and facilitator from Church Resource Ministries of Singapore and Marshall Goldsmith, and an accredited Triple P instructor for Level 2 to 4 – a positive parenting program accredited by University of Queensland and endorsed by Ministry of Social and Family Development (MSF). He is a Marriage Preparation Course Instructor (approved by MSF using PREP) and certified trainer for R3 Factor training which restores marriage couple’s relationship. For the past eleven years, he had been involved in non-profit organizations which gave him the opportunity to travel to South Africa, China, Taiwan and other parts of the world and provide consultation works and training to nonprofit organizations in these countries. Currently, his company, Unleash & Soar, provides Leadership & Life-Skills training, Counselling/Executive Coaching and Human Development Consultation. He is also a freelance trainer and lecturer. He provides training and coaching to help individuals find their purpose and calling in life, and counsels individuals, couples and families. He has conducted workshops that include a proprietary workshop “Unleash Your Potentials” for non-profit organizations, “EQ in the Workplace” for DBS Bank, team-building workshop, “Meeting The Mind” and “Profiling based Teambuilding” for Schneider Electric, etc. He is currently a course director of Sage Global Resources (a service and training agency of World Bank) which conducts education and learning trips for educators from many countries of the world, and an active freelance corporate trainer for Globibo Pte Ltd providing leadership and innovation training. For registration, please email [email protected] with your name, child’s name and class together with your contact number and attention it to Ms Carol Lee, School Coordinator. SFE ~ A holistic family learning model, enhancing family life. ACS(P) PSG ~ Working in harmony with the school for the best of our boys. Supported by: Anglo-Chinese School (Primary) Family Matters @ ACS(P) & Parent Support Group Registration will close on 29 January 2015. Note: 1. The talks will only proceed if there are at least 10 participants for each. 2. Parking at the Barker Road campus is limited. Please park in the open area @ Chancery Lane or at nearby public car parks. 3. Dinner will be provided and it will start at 6 p.m. SFE ~ A holistic family learning model, enhancing family life. ACS(P) PSG ~ Working in harmony with the school for the best of our boys. Supported by: