Raise a Reader by the National Library, 25th Mar 2011, 3.00pm to 5.00pm

Cyber Wellness Workshop, 25th Mar 2011, 3.00pm to 5.00pm

Cyber wellness refers to the positive well-being of internet users and a healthy cyber culture for the Internet community. It involves an understanding of the risks of harmful online behaviour, an awareness of how to protect oneself and other Internet users from such behaviour, and a recognition of the power of the Internet to benefit oneself and the community at large.

To encourage and promote safe, responsible use of the Internet and healthy gaming, EPPS is conducting a Cyber Wellness Workshop to educate PARENTS, but also educators to raise the awareness as well as impart essential coping skills in evaluating what they read, see and hear in the media.

Is your CHILD at risk?

Highlights of the Workshop

ØGamer’s needs

ØEvolving gaming trends

ØAttractiveness of gaming

ØSymptoms and effects of problematic gaming

ØSources of help

ØKey parenting principles on gaming

ØParenting & mentoring tips

Helping your Child Prepare for the PSLE Mathematics Examination, 23rd Mar 2011

Elias Park Primary School brings you...

For the FIRST time, we are inviting Dr Yeap Ban Har to conduct a seminar on

Helping Your Child Prepare for the PSLE Mathematics Examination

Familiarise parents with the requirements of the Primary School Leaving Examination (“PSLE”). Share with parents many ways to help prepare their children for this major examination with different learning styles understand mathematics ideas.

Parents would get to know that there are different types of tasks to be completed during the examination and that there are different ways to help their children attain a certain level of competency in these different tasks.

Highlight the ways to help high achieving children, average children and children who are struggling with mathematics.

About the speaker:

Dr. Yeap Ban Har was fomerly a lecturer at the NIE. He was previously a head of department at a local secondary school. He has taught students in various streams, both in primary and secondary schools. Dr. Yeap holds a Master of Education and a Ph.D. in Mathematics Education. His current research interest focuses on problem solving, problem posing and thinking skills. He has been conducting seminars for teachers in Singapore, Hong Kong, Thailand and the United States of America ("U.S.A."). He has authored many conference papers and written chapters for several books. He is also the author of several books for primary and pre-school children.

Non-Punitive Discipline- Parenting talk by Kenny Toh

The talk was well attended by EPPS parents and there was a lively exchange of ideas during the event between the speaker, Kenny Toh and the audience.

Non-Punitive Discipline is an approach for disciplining children that does not use any form of punishment, be it physical or non-physical. Practitioners of non-punitive systems of discipline (e.g. Positive Discipline) seek to respond to children’s misbehaviours with respect, understanding, love and empathy by employing methods that honour the dignity of children, promote their well-being and encourage their personal growth.

The Campaign seeks to ENROL, EMPOWER and ENABLE parents to adopt the practice of Non-Punitive Discipline. We believe that the abolishment of corporal punishment will be a natural consequence when parents experience the benefits of a positive and effective alternative for disciplining children.

For more information : we invite you to visit http://www.parentingwithoutpunishment.org/ and make a PLEDGE today!

Some feedback from our parents :

"I fully support what you are doing (the campaign) in advancing the Practice of Parenting. Parenting is a skill that does not necessarily come naturally and which most parents have to grapple with - some grapple with it more (with more challenging kids) and some grapple with it less (with more obedient children). What you have gone through today with us parents is truly a good insight and offered us good parenting tips and plenty of points to ponder. I and am sure the other parents in the talk have benefitted from it and I salute you, Kenny, the parent support group, and EPPS Principal for taking a lead in this campaign. I honestly feel that all schools should invite Kenny to speak to their teacher & parent body. Thank you for this opportunity. By the way, where can I go to attend more talks on this subject? Are there parent and child workshops that allows us to interact with our kids and better understand them? I would be very interested to learn more and attend more of such workshops. Thank you very much!" ~ Lenny, mother of 3

"My husband and I had just attended a workshop by Kenny, which was organised by Elias Park Primary School. It was a very insightful session, and provided us an opportunity to self-reflect together as parents. We have decided to implement the non-punitive discipline with immediate effect and will be advocating this practice among our friends who are parents.Thank you." ~ Jenny, mother of 3

Introduction to Non-Punitive Discipline by Kenny Toh

Introduction to Non-Punitive Discipline
How to Discipline Your Child without Frustration, Guilt or Tears

Most parents share the common aspirations of raising children of good character and helping them develop to their full potential. However, many are feeling frustrated because today’s children do not seem to behave the way children used to in the good old days. Many methods of child discipline that once worked in the past no longer seem to be as effective anymore. As a result, parents often feel lost, and even confused, especially when expert opinions are contradictory. To spank or not to spank? Is ‘Time-Out’ recommended or not? What about removal of privileges?

If you are facing common parenting challenges such as behavioural problems related to homework, computer time, responsibility, loss of interest or motivation, rebellion, and aggression, be reassured that you are not alone and that there are positive alternatives for disciplining children that can free you from frustration, guilt or tears. Attend this informative and insightful talk by the Founder of the Institute of Advanced Parentology and learn more about:

• The common misconceptions that hinder well-meaning parents from disciplining their children effectively


• How punishment work (and doesn’t work)


• How to gain a deeper understanding of your child’s behaviour


• The benefits of Non-Punitive Discipline


• THE SEVEN KEYS TO EFFECTIVE DISCIPLINE that help children develop self-discipline, responsibility and cooperation


• How YOU can make a difference by contributing to the advancement of the practice of parenting in Singapore

Date: 4th April 2009, Saturday
Venue: EPPS AVA Room, 4th Level
Elias Park Pri. Sch.
Time: 9am to 12pm
Fee: $10 (1 parent), $15 (2 parents)

To register, kindly send us an email at epps.psg@gmail.com
and provide us with your name/names if both parents are attending, your email address and contact number. Payment can be made at the door.
Please RSVP by 31st March 2009.
See you there!
About the speaker:

Kenny Toh, a professional coach and passionate father, is the founder of the Institute of Advanced Parentology, The Coaching Academy and the International Network for Parents as Coaches. His children are presently in Primary Three and Primary Five. The former has been the top student and model pupil in the first two years of primary education. The latter received the All-Rounder Pupil Award and is currently in the Gifted Education Programme.

As a thought leader in parent education, Kenny is committed to advancing the practice of parenting through a multidisciplinary approach that integrates the principles and practices from various disciplines including philosophy, psychology, Neuro-Linguistic Programming, and personal development. He has been invited to speak at public seminars such as Joyful Parenting Seminar 2006 and Great Parenting Seminar 2007, and a wide range of educational institutions including Nanyang Technological University, National Junior College, secondary schools, primary schools and pre-schools.

His insights and writings on parenting-related topics have been featured frequently in publications such as Straits Time’s Mind Your Body, Readers’ Digest Asia, Young Parents, Today’s Parents, Family Magazine, Mother and Baby, and Young Families.

Parenting Talk @Elias Park Primary School by Kenny Toh

“Parents as Coaches”, that was the title of the parenting talk jointly organized by SFE and PSG on 21st and 28th April 2007. This talk focuses on how parents can bring out the best in their children by being their advocate and mentor. The talk was conducted by Mr Kenny Toh , who is the Founder of The Coaching Academy.

The talk invites parents to look at their children from a fresh perspective in bringing the greatness in their children. How parents can love like a parent and think like a coach and turn common parenting challenges into opportunities for helping their children to grow as well as building a stronger and more meaningful relationship with their child.

The talk covers these objectives :
Introduce Parents as Coaches , a fresh perspective that will transform the way you see and experience your child.

Empower parents to play an active and fulfilling role in your child’s holistic development

Equip parents with a set of timeless principles for bringing out the best in their child

Mrs. Wong Siew Shan was there to do the opening speech and welcome the parents and Mrs Yvonne Chin, PSG Chairman was there to introduce the speaker. They were there to also provide inputs and feedback as the session progresses. This is a true reflection of their commitment to the school, the parents and students.

Response was overwhelming good, we were getting registrations right up to the eve of the talk but unfortunately some parents had to be turned away as we have exceeded capacity. The parents’ gave their feedback that they thoroughly enjoy the session and would like to school to organise more of such events to help them manage raising and nurturing their children better. They certainly benefited from the tips given out during the session as well as at the sharing session at the end of the talk.

As we thank the parents who attended for being committed to provide the best nurturing and coaching for their children. We can’t help feel a great sense of pride being in a great school with parents who would go the distance to give their best for their children.

For more details on Kenny Toh and Coaching Academy, visit the website :

http://www.coachingacademy.com.sg/

SFE Build Life Sessions by Karen Ann

BUILD LIFE is a series of informal sessions where parents come together to learn ways to build and strengthen relationships with their family members. Short presentations of various parenting topics would be shared. This gives parents the platform to share experiences and find the sources of support through their interaction with one another.

The Build Life sessions at ELIAS PARK PRIMARY were held for 4 consecutive Fridays in March. Parents came together to share their concerns and worries mainly about their child’s journey in school.

It was not surprising to find that we, as parents share the very same kinds of challenges albeit coming from different backgrounds, race and religions.
This was a wonderful avenue to forge racial harmony sentiments at the very least!

Topics of discussion were relevant to the challenges facing us parents and our
children.

How to develop positive behaviors in our child and helping our children cope with stress were some of the topics shared.

The sessions were facilitated by the school’s Family Education Counselor. At the end of the session, parents were more informed of the various tools and methods that could assist them in the daily challenges of family life.

Talks and topics were as follows in months of Feb and Mar 2007:

Developing Positive Behaviors In Our Child - 23 Feb
Communicating with Our Child - 2 March
Helping Our Children Cope w. Stress - 23 March
Helping Our child cope with Peer Pressure - 30 March

All on fridays,..... 11-12pm or 12.30 - 1.30 pm.
BUILD LIFE also has programs on Character Development specially designed for children. These sessions inculcate good character habits and strengths by teaching good values through hands on activities.

SFE also ran a Character Development Program for Pri.4 students at the library. Students attended an interactive story telling session that was based on the character value “ Attentiveness”. They were taught the importance of being attentive at all times and how it will enhance their self-being and eventually their progress in society in the future.

In brief, parenting is the most challenging “full-time occupation” for all mums and dads! The years with our growing children are all too precious to squander so let’s make the most of this precious time and learn to understand our children better before we can manage them successfully

Parenting Talk@Elias Park Primary School by Kenny Toh

A joint effort by Elias Park Primary School, Parent Support Group and School Family Education






Parents-as-Coaches

A Fresh Perspective for Bringing Out The Greatness in Your Child

What do parents and coaches have in common? They both share the intention to bring out the best in someone. For the coach, that ‘someone’ is the called the ‘player’ and for you, it’s none other than your child. As a parent, don’t you wish to give your child the best that you possibly could? Do you feel, at times, under-equipped to handle some of the challenges that you face in the course raising your child? Are you overwhelmed by the multitude of parenting tips and advices available from various sources such as books, internet and other well-intending parents? Don’t you wish for a more JOYFUL and PEACEFUL way for being a parent and to bring out the best in your child with greater CONFIDENCE and ease?

Let us invite you to experience Parents-as-Coaches, a fresh perspective for bringing out the greatness in your child. Find out what it takes to love like a parent and think like a coach, and turn common parenting challenges into opportunities for helping your child grow as well as building a stronger and more meaningful relationship with your child. The objectives of this talk are as follow:-

• Introduce you to Parents-as-Coaches, a fresh perspective that will transform the way you see and experience your child
• Empower you to play an active and fulfilling role in your child’s holistic development
• Equip you with a set of timeless principles for bringing out the best in your child
  
  
  Date : 21st or 28th April 2007
  Time : 2.30 p.m. – 4.30 p.m.
  Venue : Elias Park Primary School
  AVA Room,4th Level.
  Speaker : Kenny Toh, Founder, The Coaching Academy

About Kenny :
Kenny Toh is the founder of The Coaching Academy and the International Network for Parents as Coaches (INPaC). He is a professional life coach, parent coach and speaker. As a leading advocate for Parents-as-Coaches, he currently shares his work on this fresh perspective to parenting through talks, workshops, parent-coaching and writing. He has spoken at parenting events throughout Singapore, including the Joyful Parenting Seminar 2006, NTU, MINDEF, NJC, and various secondary, primary and pre-schools. He also writes for the Parent Coach column in Family Magazine and the Life Lessons segment in Strait Time’s Mind Your Body. For details, visit www.parentsascoaches.net




Register online :
Send email to epps.psg@gmail.com
State title as " Parents as Coaches" and please give your name, your mobile and residence numbers by 16th April 2007.
Hurry, seats are limited. Based on first come first serve basis.