| Seaford Wellness Gazebo at Seaford Train Station |
| Seaford Wellness Hot Chocolate 5K Run |
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The Seaford Wellness Council
We are a section 501c non profit
organization comprised of local citizens
whose mission is to assist in the
improvement of the Seaford community's
quality of life by promoting general
community wellness, including but not
limited to the following: 1) Organizing
activities that promote wellness such as
activity nights for the community children
to attend as an alternative to
non-productive activities, as well as
having Community Walk-Runs and Health
Fairs. 2) Organizing, promoting and
carrying out endeavors which beautify
the community and environment, parks
and other public places of gathering with
the purpose of fostering healthy
interaction, socialization and fellowship
within the Seaford community. 3)
Creating activities and presentations
which address issues of substances
abuse, nutrition, smoking, gender bias,
violence and physical and mental health.
We are a section 501c non profit
organization comprised of local citizens
whose mission is to assist in the
improvement of the Seaford community's
quality of life by promoting general
community wellness, including but not
limited to the following: 1) Organizing
activities that promote wellness such as
activity nights for the community children
to attend as an alternative to
non-productive activities, as well as
having Community Walk-Runs and Health
Fairs. 2) Organizing, promoting and
carrying out endeavors which beautify
the community and environment, parks
and other public places of gathering with
the purpose of fostering healthy
interaction, socialization and fellowship
within the Seaford community. 3)
Creating activities and presentations
which address issues of substances
abuse, nutrition, smoking, gender bias,
violence and physical and mental health.
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| Past Workshops |
WHAT IS THE PARENT CENTER?
The Parent Center is a place
where Seaford parents can:
* Get information
* Participate in parent networking
* Get resource materials
* Meet to discuss parenting
issues, share ideas, concerns
and experiences
* Learn from each other
* Participate in workshops
* Take advantage of a
comprehensive resource library
including books, videos and other
information.
The Parent Center is a place
where Seaford parents can:
* Get information
* Participate in parent networking
* Get resource materials
* Meet to discuss parenting
issues, share ideas, concerns
and experiences
* Learn from each other
* Participate in workshops
* Take advantage of a
comprehensive resource library
including books, videos and other
information.
Parents as Partners
(Helping Your Child Succeed)
study skills, organizational
skills and study skills,
organizational skills and
question and answers.
question and answers.
Preventing Childhood Obesity
Presented ways to select
healthier snacks and
beverages, as well as how to
help your child become more
physically active.
Test Stress
Focused on techniques aimed
at reducing test anxiety and
overcoming irrational beliefs
that contribute to test anxiety.
Reducing the Risk of Children
Using Tobacco, Alcohol &
Drugs
Important points to remember
when discussing tobacco,
alcohol and drug use with
children and tips to help keep
children tobacco, alcohol and
drug free. How to respond to
difficult situations including
suspecting your child is using,
or if your child asks why
people take drugs.
Discipline...."Because I Said
So!"Should the parents of
today's children return to the
authoritarian style of
yesteryear? Parents explored
ways to promote positive
behavior while preserving their
child's self-esteem.
Peer Pressure
Peer pressure, media
influence, parental upbringing,
and other forces that contribute
to how teenagers make
important life decisions.
(Helping Your Child Succeed)
study skills, organizational
skills and study skills,
organizational skills and
question and answers.
question and answers.
Preventing Childhood Obesity
Presented ways to select
healthier snacks and
beverages, as well as how to
help your child become more
physically active.
Test Stress
Focused on techniques aimed
at reducing test anxiety and
overcoming irrational beliefs
that contribute to test anxiety.
Reducing the Risk of Children
Using Tobacco, Alcohol &
Drugs
Important points to remember
when discussing tobacco,
alcohol and drug use with
children and tips to help keep
children tobacco, alcohol and
drug free. How to respond to
difficult situations including
suspecting your child is using,
or if your child asks why
people take drugs.
Discipline...."Because I Said
So!"Should the parents of
today's children return to the
authoritarian style of
yesteryear? Parents explored
ways to promote positive
behavior while preserving their
child's self-esteem.
Peer Pressure
Peer pressure, media
influence, parental upbringing,
and other forces that contribute
to how teenagers make
important life decisions.
| Support for Parents and Children Contact: Mary Copius - Director 516-592-4219 mary_copius@mail.seaford.k12.ny.us |
PARENT UNIVERSITY
One day is set aside each year for
parents and children to attend their
choice of exciting workshops
offered by district staff, community
agencies and other professionals.
This event is FREE of CHARGE!
Workshop Topics include:
-Students Under Pressure
-Resolving Parent / Child Conflicts
-Understanding Educational Tests
-Anger Management
-Math For Moms
and Dads
-Library Fun
-The College Application Process
-Family Math
-Super Snacks
One day is set aside each year for
parents and children to attend their
choice of exciting workshops
offered by district staff, community
agencies and other professionals.
This event is FREE of CHARGE!
Workshop Topics include:
-Students Under Pressure
-Resolving Parent / Child Conflicts
-Understanding Educational Tests
-Anger Management
-Math For Moms
and Dads
-Library Fun
-The College Application Process
-Family Math
-Super Snacks
| 15th ANNUAL WANTAGH-SEAFORD PARENT UNIVERSITY WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2009 6:30-9:00PM SEAFORD HIGH SCHOOL SC H E D U L E Time Event 6:45-7:00 Opening remarks 7:00-8:00 Keynote address with Steven McDonald 8:00-9:00 Workshops with guest speakers 6:30-6:45 Refreshments & Seaford HS Chamber Music Groups Steven McDonald “Parenting in Challenging Times” Spend an evening with Long Island's own, NYPD Detective Steven McDonald along with his wife, Her Honor, Patty McDonald, Mayor of Malverne. Come hear about their journey through a long and difficult convalescence, and how through the liberating power of forgiveness, they were able to move forward and be the best parents for their son Conor. They will discuss how they parent in these challenging times. We hope you can join us! Seaford Parent Center Mary Copius: 592-4219 E-mail:Mary_Copius@ mail.seaford.k12.ny.us Wantagh Parent Center Venus Doherty: 781-2347 E-mail:dohertyv@wantaghschools.org To register for Workshops, call The Seaford Parent Center at 516-592-4219. The Parent Center is open Monday through Thursday from 10:00AM - 2:00PM. If no one is available at the time of your call it will be returned as soon as possible. |
| Parent Center and Workshops |
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FREEWORKSHOPS:
Anger Management for Ourselves and Our Children: Presenter: Ann-Marie Sturniolo, M.S., P.D.
Marriage and Family Therapist, Family & Children’s Association
This video-based workshop will offer effective and practical skills. Parents will learn to manage
and respond appropriately to their child’s anger.
Self-Esteem: Presenter: Scott Maidat, C.S.W., Program Director, Southeast Nassau Guidance
Center. This workshop will address issues related to building and enhancing children’s self-
esteem and how parenting styles impact it.
Bullying and Relational Aggression: Presenter: Dr. Laura Silver McGuire
This workshop focuses upon bullying and relational aggression. Workshop topics include
defining bullying and relational aggression, discussion of a psychological theory behind bullying
and relational aggression and review of a successful bullying prevention program. Proactive and
reactive practical interventions to apply to bullies, victims and bystanders will be discussed.
Student Lending: Presenter: Brian Herrington, Assistant Director of Intergovernmental Affairs,
Office of the Attorney General Andrew M. Cuomo. A nationwide investigation of the student loan
industry for questionable and deceptive practices was launched last year. The inquiry concerns
incentives that certain student loan companies may be offering or providing to secure placement
on schools' "preferred lender" lists, as well as other lender activity which might create conflicts
of interest and compromise the interests of individual student borrowers. The Office is committed
to providing guidance to students and their families so they have the necessary information to
make smart decisions about their student loans. Our presentation informs parents about the
"Student Bill of Rights" so students know what rights they have when taking out a loan. It also
educates families about the recently passed law making New York the first state in the nation to
offer a comprehensive solution to the widespread abuse in the student loan industry, called the
Student Lending accountability, Transparency, and Enforcement (SLATE) Act.
PARENT UNIVERSITY SPONSORS
Seaford Middle High School PTSA Wantagh 6-12 Association
Seaford Parent Center Wantagh Parent Center
Seaford Parent Teacher Associations Wantagh Parent Teacher Associations
Seaford Union Free School District Wantagh-Seaford TRACT Center
United Teachers of Seaford Wantagh SEPTA
Seaford Wellness Council Wantagh Union Free School District
Wantagh United Teachers
Anger Management for Ourselves and Our Children: Presenter: Ann-Marie Sturniolo, M.S., P.D.
Marriage and Family Therapist, Family & Children’s Association
This video-based workshop will offer effective and practical skills. Parents will learn to manage
and respond appropriately to their child’s anger.
Self-Esteem: Presenter: Scott Maidat, C.S.W., Program Director, Southeast Nassau Guidance
Center. This workshop will address issues related to building and enhancing children’s self-
esteem and how parenting styles impact it.
Bullying and Relational Aggression: Presenter: Dr. Laura Silver McGuire
This workshop focuses upon bullying and relational aggression. Workshop topics include
defining bullying and relational aggression, discussion of a psychological theory behind bullying
and relational aggression and review of a successful bullying prevention program. Proactive and
reactive practical interventions to apply to bullies, victims and bystanders will be discussed.
Student Lending: Presenter: Brian Herrington, Assistant Director of Intergovernmental Affairs,
Office of the Attorney General Andrew M. Cuomo. A nationwide investigation of the student loan
industry for questionable and deceptive practices was launched last year. The inquiry concerns
incentives that certain student loan companies may be offering or providing to secure placement
on schools' "preferred lender" lists, as well as other lender activity which might create conflicts
of interest and compromise the interests of individual student borrowers. The Office is committed
to providing guidance to students and their families so they have the necessary information to
make smart decisions about their student loans. Our presentation informs parents about the
"Student Bill of Rights" so students know what rights they have when taking out a loan. It also
educates families about the recently passed law making New York the first state in the nation to
offer a comprehensive solution to the widespread abuse in the student loan industry, called the
Student Lending accountability, Transparency, and Enforcement (SLATE) Act.
PARENT UNIVERSITY SPONSORS
Seaford Middle High School PTSA Wantagh 6-12 Association
Seaford Parent Center Wantagh Parent Center
Seaford Parent Teacher Associations Wantagh Parent Teacher Associations
Seaford Union Free School District Wantagh-Seaford TRACT Center
United Teachers of Seaford Wantagh SEPTA
Seaford Wellness Council Wantagh Union Free School District
Wantagh United Teachers