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TOMS RIVER, NJ, JANUARY 21, 2009 – The
Center for Kids & Family at Community Medical Center is committed
to responding to the growing physical, social, psychological and
emotional needs of today’s family. The Center strives to
assist families in meeting the varies and sometimes staggering
challenges they face daily.
The Center for Kids & Family offers a wide array of programs
for parents and children. Pre-registration for all programs is
required by calling 1-888-724-7123.
Programs offered during the month of February include:
Tuesday, February 3
6 p.m.
The Center for Kids & Family, 591 Lakehurst Road, Toms
River
Bullying these days is not what it once was. What used to be confined
to the schoolyard and the lunchroom is now expanded to cyberspace,
often with devastating consequences. Cyberbullying is the use of
interactive digital technologies, like cell phones and the Internet,
to hurt, embarrass, threaten or otherwise harm someone else. It
is important for parents to learn about cyberbullying, as well
as how to protect their children from it.
Saturday, February 7
9:30 a.m.
This program teaches children basic safety rules which include
traffic safety, fire safety and gun safety, and will emphasize
the positive aspects of touch in children’s everyday lives.
The overall focus of the program is prevention of child sexual
abuse.
Saturday, February 14
9:30 a.m.
The Center for Kids & Family, 591 Lakehurst Road,
Toms River
Separation and divorce are difficult times for the whole family.
This professionally-facilitated support group is designed for children
ages 7 – 12 who have experienced a separation or divorce
in their family.
Saturday, February 14
11 a.m.
The Center for Kids & Family, 591 Lakehurst Road, Toms
River
This professionally-facilitated support group is for children
ages 7 – 14 who have lost a parent, grandparent, sibling
or friend.
Thursday, February 19
5:30 p.m.
The Center for Kids & Family, 591 Lakehurst Road,
Toms River
This program teaches children to respect themselves, their values,
and their right to make their own choices. Participants will learn
the tools to help resist peer pressure. Fee is $5 per participant.
Friday, February
20
6 p.m.
The Center for Kids & Family, 591 Lakehurst Road, Toms
River
The program, led by a registered nurse, discusses the numerous
changes that accompany puberty in a comfortable and non-threatening
environment. This program is appropriate for girls between the
ages of 8 and 13 and their mothers or guardians. Fee is $15 per
child, parents are free.
Thursday, February 26
5:30 p.m.
The Center for Kids & Family, 591 Lakehurst Road,
Toms River
Stress is a normal part of life. Learning how to handle it can
make life easier – especially for children. The program will
offer tips and suggestions on how to eliminate daily stressors
that can occur at home and school.
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