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Parenting Workshop:
"Developing Positive Relationships with Our Children, Toddler to Teen"
February 20, 2008
6:00 - 8:00 pm at The Center
Recheal Stewart-Brown, LCSW has over 20 years experience working with children and families. Her background includes working at Children’s Hospital Chadwick Center, providing individual, group counseling to children and their families. At the San Diego Police Department Child Abuse Unit she worked with “At-Risk” children and families. Recheal is an accomplished speaker and has presented at major conferences regarding child and family treatments. Developing Positive Relationships with Our Children- Toddler to Teenage
This workshop will focus on 3 essential parenting strategies to creating the relationship your children want to have with you:
- TEACHER – Primary goal of parenting is teaching how the world works
- NURTURER – Providing unconditional and supportive love
- DISCIPLINARIAN – Setting loving boundaries
Childcare will be provided at the Center, but requests must be made to Jane Schmoll by February 15, 2008. jschmoll@thecentersd.org. or (619) 692-2077 x 121.
The world premiere of the family-friendly musical The Daddy Machine
was enjoyed by all. We would like to thank the Diversionary Theatre for such a wonderful performance on the 19th.
For those who missed the 19th, there is still time to get tickets for the remaining performances!
Two moms, two kids, one singing dog and 62 dads!
It's the first day of summer vacation time for the special pancake breakfast at Stonewall's house. But Momma lost a filling, Mom's taking her to the dentist and the kids are home alone. Sue is happy to be left in charge, but when Harry accidentally invents a daddy-making machine, no one can contain the chaos.
Based on the children's book, The Daddy Machine by Johnny Valentine, this delightful musical is a treat for children ages four and up. Music and Lyrics by Rayme Sciaroni, book by Patty Loughrey. Patty is a Family Matters volunteer who interviewed our members in order to write this show as a celebration of our families!
Get your tickets NOW for our special Family Matters day on Saturday, January 26th at 1:00 pm.
ASL interpretation will be provided upon request for the January 26th 1:00 pm performance only. Ticket prices are $18 for adults and $12 for kids under 12, and are available on our secure online ordering page.
We will have a special "Daddy Machine Cast Party" on Saturday January 26, at 2:00 after the show, where the kids will get to meet the moms, kids, dog and dads after the show and get autographs for their special Daddy Machine Souvenir Program, while enjoying delicious treats.
Download the Daddy Machine Coloring Page here and have the kids color it and bring it to the musical to get put up in the lobby of the theatre
Calling all Visual Artists. If you have any family related art that you would like to display at Diversionary Theatre or sell, please contact Dan Kirsch at the Theatre for more information. You can call him at (619) 220-6830.
GET YOUR TICKETS TODAY FOR THE REMAINING SHOWS
Fri/25 7pm; Sat/26 11am & 1pm & 7pm; Sun/27 1& 3
"Get Engaged by Valentine's Day!"
The San Diego LGBT Community Center's Marriage Equality and Education Project is launching its "Get Engaged by Valentine's Day!" campaign.
This effort is designed to open the hearts and minds of San Diegans to support the Freedom to Marry by having 40 Freedom to Marry Engagements in San Diego by Feb. 14, 2008!
These Engagements will promote Let California Ring -- a public education campaign working to create a California where two people in a committed, trusting and loving relationship deserve the recognition and respect that only comes with marriage.
A Freedom to Marry Engagement is a chance to open your home to friends, family and neighbors and "engage" them in a conversation about the importance of the freedom to marry for all couples. These events are crucial to achieving the Freedom to Marry in California because they "engage" people in this issue, broaden support and encourage people to volunteer and donate.
At the Freedom to Marry Engagement, guests will receive a briefing on the campaign by a trained speaker, watch a short DVD, and then talk about how they can help achieve the freedom to marry in California.
Hosting a Freedom to Marry Engagement is a fun and easy way to be a part of the Freedom to Marry movement. We will provide support to Engagement hosts.
Interested in this issue but want to learn more before hosting your own Engagement?
To book your engagement or obtain more information contact Kristi Shaw, Marriage Equality and Education Project coordinator at kshaw@thecentersd.org or call her at (619) 692-2077, ext. 206.
Hey Parents check out this website with your kids!!
www.rainbowrumpus.org
Rainbow Rumpus is an online magazine for KIDS with LGBT parents. Kids can submit stories, art work, write reviews of books, music and videos.
LGBT San Diego Delivers the Vote!
Voting is one of the easiest and most effective ways to make a difference.
Vote on February 5 and use your voice in all three election this year.
If you would like to receive a vote-by-mail ballot, you can do so at www.sdvote.com or by calling (858) 565-5800. Voting by mail gives you the opportunity to take your time (two weeks) to complete your ballot and ensure that unforeseen circumstances like work, illness or travel don't keep you from casting your vote.
If you would like to permanently become a vote-by-mail ballot voter, you can also do so at www.sdvote.com or by calling (858) 565-5800 and requesting the permanent vote by mail voter form. For more information about voting in San Diego, please contact the Registrar of Voters at (858) 565-5800 or www.sdvote.com.
Remember, every registered voter can vote at the Center on Feb 5th!
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Parenting Support Group
La Mesa
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Meets the 3rd Tuesday of each month from 6 - 7 pm, at
Conference Room
United Church of Christ of La Mesa (UCCLM)
5940 Kelton Avenue
La Mesa, CA 91942
Organized by Carl and Joey Davis, same sex parents of six, this self-help group’s goal is “to provide ears to listen, hearts to care and a safe supportive environment in which to deal with our own issues and explore parenting options -- be one parent helping another, doing together what is more difficult when we do it alone, supporting each other through the challenges, celebrating the joys of parenthood.” All parents – GLBT or straight, singles or couples, regardless of religious affiliation or spiritual beliefs - are welcome.
Child Care is provided.
For More information
Contact Carl Davis (619) 889-8919
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Volunteers
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 Get involved & give back! Join as a Center and Family Matters volunteer and help put on great events for our families and meet other parents. To get signed up just visit our Volunteer Sign-Up Page
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Wanna Chat?
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Join our new Family Matters Yahoo chat group (SDFamilyMatters-Chat). Sign up to stay connected with other parents or those considering parenthood. Share parenting tips or babysitters, swap clothes & toys, set up play dates or just chat and stay connected.
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Thank You
Elaine Babauta of SWEETSTACKS
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Thank you to Elaine Babuta of SWEETSTACKS for the pancakes at the Daddy Machine cast party, January 19, 2008.
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Thank You
Jerry Hobbs
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Thank you Jerry for the workshop you presented in January on Navigating The Special Education System. Everyone who attended learned something and we look forward to having you back in the future. You gave us important tips to keep our children from slipping through the cracks.
ThankElaine Babauta of SWEETST
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Save the Date
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Saturday March 1, 2008
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
A parenting workshop will be presented by Dr. Heather Berberet. She has advanced training in the areas of relationship counseling, child behavior management, parent coaching, and the treatment of trauma resulting from sexual assault and domestic violence.
The workshop will offer information on understanding your child's development and effective discipline.
Childcare and lunch will be provided.
More information will be available shortly and you will definitely want to RSVP as space will be limited to 25.
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R Family Vacation Cruise
March 15 - 22nd, 2008
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For the first time ever the Rosie & Kelli O'Donnell R Family Vacation's Cruise is leaving from San Diego!
Join other Family Matters families for this special PFLAG @ Sea Cruise to the Mexican Riviera!Spend your Spring Break with R Family and PFLAG as we sail south of the border from beautiful San Diego.
Enjoy some active excursions or explore some incredible shopping in beautiful Cabo San Lucas. Spend a day getting some sunshine at the beaches of Mazatlan. Enjoy the galleries and scenery in gay-friendly Puerto Vallarta.
Celebrate with all of “r” friends and family on our very first Mexican Riviera cruise.
For more information go to R Family Vacations Website and book your cabin. Everyone is welcome so bring extended family and friends too!
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