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FSN Snow Day Policy

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On LAPS snow delay days, we open at 10:30. If the schools are closed due to snow, so are we.
If a snow delay occurs on a Tuesday, Family Yoga will start at 10:30

Wed Jan 25 @ 1:00PM - 02:30PM
LEGO® Club for kids ages 5 – 12
Thu Jan 26 @ 6:30PM - 08:00PM
Birth Talk Los Alamos
Fri Jan 27 @ 9:00AM - 01:00PM
Social Groups
Fri Jan 27 @12:00PM - 01:00PM
Chit Chat and Change Diapers
Sun Jan 29 @ 9:00AM - 12:00PM
Russian Play Group
Tue Jan 31 @10:00AM - 10:45AM
Family Yoga
Tue Jan 31 @10:15AM - 12:00PM
Chit Chat and Change Diapers
Tue Jan 31 @ 3:30PM - 05:00PM
Envision Your Future for Boys Grades 9 to 12
Tue Jan 31 @ 6:30PM - 08:00PM
Families in Action for Teens and Parents

Check out our upcoming teen programs!

Kids, Parents and Power Struggles

...by Mary Sheedy Kurcinka

Review by Heather Leffler, mother of 8-year-old

This is my all time favorite parenting book! It has even helped me be more effective with some of the adults I work with! The author describes how to be an "emotion coach" to your child, to teach her to work with you and to cope with her own strong emotions.

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Come on by and play on our new
climbing structure!

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Family Strengths Network new play structure

Our parents say...

Los Alamos Family Strengths Network infants "I’ve already tried a lot of the skills with success!" –Participant in Ages of Discovery

"The Center is a great place to get parenting advice." –Mother of Toddler

"I was new to Los Alamos and the center was the perfect place to meet other parents and children." -Mother of Toddler

Los Alamos Family Strengths Network toddlers!

View details about infants and toddlers programs!

What our teens say!

Los Alamos Family Strengths Network teens "I set some new goals for my future, thanks to you." –Envision Your Future participant (teen boy)

"I learned communication, tolerance and patience." –Envision Your Future participant

"[I learned to] Be myself, respect myself and respect others." –Envision Your Future participan

Location: Aspen Elementary School (open to all elementary school parents!)
Dates: Wednesdays, Mar. 7—Apr. 25; no class Apr. 4
Time: 6:30—8:00pm
Instructor: Kathryn Vandenkieboom, Aspen Principal
Registration: On-line here! {use top search box for "love and logic"}
Cost: $35/individual or parenting couple
Child Care: Available on site, must be requested at least one week before class; no charge.
Refreshments will be provided.

Parenting with Love and Logic for Parents of Grade-School KidsRaise children who are self-confident, motivated, and ready for the real world with this win-win approach to parenting. Your children win because they will learn to solve their own problems. You win because you establish healthy control - without resorting to anger, threats, nagging or exhausting power struggles. Parenting with Love and Logic puts the fun back into parenting. Find specific answers to common child rearing challenges. These simple techniques are effective with all children, from toddlers to teens. Kathryn Vandenkieboom's background in elementary education includes 20 years as a teacher and principal. The most important work she does, however, is the work of being a parent.

Envision your future Set your own goals.
Build your strengths.
Map your route to success.
Make your dreams a reality.
Gain the courage to be who you want to be.
What is stopping you?

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For Parents of Children Ages 2 to 5

Dates: Mondays, Apr. 16 – May 7
Time: 6:30 - 8:00pm
Instructor: Jennifer Moss
Cost: $40/individual or parenting couple; scholarships available - please ask!
Child Care: Available on-site, must be requested at least a week before class - no extra charge.
Registration: Register here online!

The twos don’t have to be terrible! There are lots of ways to encourage positive behavior and avoid power struggles.

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Parents have to say...

Los Alamos Family Strengths Network 5-12 year olds "I was able to learn very practical applications to the most important part of my life."

"Skills I learned in class include expressing and encouraging the sharing of feelings"

"I now have a better understanding my child’s emotions and the negative influence of being critical."



View details about 5-12 year olds' programs!

Directions to Family Strengths Network

1990 Diamond Drive, Los Alamos, New Mexico 87544 :: 505-662-4515, FAX :: 661-8170 :: Open 9am to 1pm, Tuesday through Friday :: Get directions here!