News & Notes | September 30, 2014

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Anger Management October 2 Hitched & Happy October 15 Love & Logic Parenting October 6 October 16 Read From The Start November 6 The Hatching Project October 13 The Stop Program Monday's and Tuesday's Number 332 September 30, 2014 Springfield News-leader  by Dr. Jennifer Baker Is My Two-Year-Old ...? How would you finish that sentence? According to a speaker I heard recently, the number one word to come next on a Google search is "gifted." Apparently, for parents of a two-year-old the question the question that most often comes to mind is not whether or not he is developing in an age-appropriate and timely manner. Rather, many are wondering whether their toddler has extraordinary cognitive abilities.    I wonder why it's so important for us to know if our child is gifted. I wonder why this concern trumps all other concerns--at least on Google. Why are we preoccupied with cognitive ability over kindness, conscience or courage? We put stickers on our cars declaring our child's status as an honor student, but give little recognition to character qualities that have a much greater impact on her ultimate success in life. Perhaps we believe giftedness is the golden ticket to success. It's not!   Click here to read more of Dr. Baker's blog, "Things That Matter" "Is My Two-Year-Old ...?" appeared in the Springfield News-leader on Wednesday, September 24, 2014.  Upcoming Workshops October 2014 Anger Management - October 2 Anger is a completely normal, usually healthy, human emotion. But when it gets out of control and turns destructive, it can lead to problems. Problems at work, in your personal relationships, and in the overall quality of your life. It can make you feel as though you're at the mercy of an unpredictable and powerful emotion. This course will help you lean to identify alternative and practical skills to cope with anger issues, and move toward a better life.       Click here for details and registration! Love & Logic Parenting - October 6 & 16 Based on the highly successful Love and Logic parenting concept, parents in this workshop will focus on communication and consequences, while working through behavioral issues in an effective and loving way. These skills are easy to communicate in difficult moments with children of all ages. Click here for details and registration!  The Hatching Project - October 13 There is a lot to do before your baby arrives - diapers, cribs... and relationship advice? You better believe it! Baby proofing doesn't just apply to your house, it also applies to your relationship. The arrival of a baby can bring a lot of new challenges that not only affect the relationship between you and your child, but also between you and your partner. Click here for details and registration! Hitched & Happy - October 15 Hitched and Happy is for all couples: married, engaged or seriously dating. This isn't therapy; it's a fun, skills-based program to learn useful communication, conflict management and problem-solving skills. Click here for details and registration! Friends of Operation Us, is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that supports the efforts of Operation Us. Any donations stay in the Ozarks and are tax deductible. We strive to maintain minimal costs in our administrative overhead. You can be assured that we maximize every dollar you generously give for improving life in our communities.

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