| GoKids Seminar 4 Kids!! |
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| Tuesday, 02 October 2007 | |
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About GoKids Seminar The aim of the Seminar is to let parents and children learn about the 'hows' of real activities. We have invited speakers who specialise in children's activities and services. Our speakers join our members and the general public to share their ideas and experience in a relaxed and informative session. The speaker each will have half an hour to explain important key points, and at the end of the presentation we invite parents to participate in a Q & A session.
How Frequent is the Seminar? GoKids Seminar will be held four times a year, usually first Saturday back from the school holidays. At present they are only held in Sydney. How to find out about the Seminar?s date and topic? Subscribe to our e-Newsletter to find out about our next speaker and date for the next Seminar. The date will also be featured on GoKids website.
Where is the Seminar held? The Seminar is held at Northbridge Golf Club, Sailors Bay Road, NSW 2063 Time:12.30 noon for 1.30pm to 4.00pm The Cost of the Seminar?
Water will be provided throughout the seminar. Food and drinks can be ordered at the Club. Cost of food etc is not included in the Seminar Fee. Every child who attends the Seminar will receive a FREE Goodie Bag Note: you will need to give us 2 weeks notice to be entitled for a full refund. Any notice less than 14 days will only be entitled to 50% refund of the Seminar Fee. Who Should Attend? Parents and Carers who have children ages 2-15 years old, who have children learning an instrument or participating in an orchestra. Parents and Carers who would are interested to find out how to organise great and hassle free holiday with children as well as pets. Parents and Carers who would like to improve the quality of life through diet and activities for themselves and their children. June is going to demonstrate the usefulness of Alexander Technique for children playing an instrument, dancing, acting or sports, as the Technique can help you develop their skills. It teaches consciousness in everyday life and to free the body of unnecessary tension. The Technique is based on a few simple and fundamental principals. Parents and Children will have a greater appreciation of the posture after this session. Children who play instruments are encouraged to bring along their instruments. June is a Professional Musician, played in orchestras including S.S.O and A.S.O. and studied Alexander Technique in Australia, USA and Europe. Ms. Dana Skopal, Founder, LEAP Program. It is all about Live Eat And Play and she is author of 2 Language Books. This topic illustrates the relationship between the food children eat and their daily activities. Steps are shown how the important balance is changed when different foods are consumed and when different activities are done. Ms. Melissa Hughes, Founder of Baby and Beyond Parental Counselling The Duality of Parenthood: Parenting is a rewarding and wonderful time. It can also be stressful and lonely. The topic will discuss ways of managing your role as a parent and finding the person behind the care giver. Melissa is a Psychotherapist and Counsellor who works in the area of perinatal mood disorders and adjustment to parenting. Melissa works closely with the women, partners and families affected by perinatal mood disorders and assists with child behaviour management. Melissa has also worked with women, couples and families in areas such as: Traumatic birth experiences, feelings of inadequacy, adapting to life with a baby, managing a growing family, relationship strains, child behaviour management, adjustment to parenthood, depression and anxiety. Melissa is an active member of the community and is launching a new support service to women suffering from perinatal mood disorders or struggling with the adjustment to parenthood. This service will be launched from the Kirribilli Neighbourhood Centre on Friday 2nd November 2007.
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