This is an interesting article I found in Newsweek about childhood friendships. I thought it said a lot from what we all may remember about having buddies growing up and what we are always trying to do in helping our kids find good friendships.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/37743610/ns/health-kids_and_parenting//
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
Upcoming Events June-October
July- No meeting- Enjoy the break!
August-16th- 6:30-8:00 at the Church- Preparing your child to go back to school- Role playing social situations- How to talk about your TS to others, and how to deal with questions and teasing. This class will be focused on the kids, and working with the kids, on how to manage social situations. IceCream Sundaes for Refreshments- build your own- Sign up to bring Toppings- (sign up will be emailed out with an invitation)
September 20th- 6:30-8:00- at the Church- Importance of Health and Nutrition and Excercise- Laurie Dunham- Licensed Dietician, and mother of TS child- Will be talking about the important role Nutrition and excercise play in managing our children's care, and symptoms.
October- date to be announced- Pumpkin Patch Adventure- Family trip to a local pumpkin patch, we are still finalizing the details of the Location.
August-16th- 6:30-8:00 at the Church- Preparing your child to go back to school- Role playing social situations- How to talk about your TS to others, and how to deal with questions and teasing. This class will be focused on the kids, and working with the kids, on how to manage social situations. IceCream Sundaes for Refreshments- build your own- Sign up to bring Toppings- (sign up will be emailed out with an invitation)
September 20th- 6:30-8:00- at the Church- Importance of Health and Nutrition and Excercise- Laurie Dunham- Licensed Dietician, and mother of TS child- Will be talking about the important role Nutrition and excercise play in managing our children's care, and symptoms.
October- date to be announced- Pumpkin Patch Adventure- Family trip to a local pumpkin patch, we are still finalizing the details of the Location.
Wednesday, June 2, 2010
June Support Group Meeting & Lindner Center Summer Smart program
We had a wonderful turnout for our Bonfire and BBQ- It was a lot of fun to hang out and get to know you all better. Thank you so much to all of you who traveled so far to come and participate. We look forward to finding more activities to do in other areas around Cincinnati. If you have any suggestions, please post a comment and let us know. It is our hope to get other groups started and running all around the Tri-state area.
Also be sure to sign up on our email list at morethantics@gmail.com (This is a private list, and I definately do not use the information except for Tourette Sydrome related business.)
Here is the information for June's Family Support Group Meeting-
Monday June 21st- 6:30-8:30
Jennifer Wells LSCW,
Lindner Center of Hope
Speaking on OCD Anxiety and it's ties to Tourette's Syndrome
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints
8250 Cornell Rd
Cincinnati Ohio 45249
We are going to be posting more information on the Tourette Syndrome Youth Ambassador Program. We are scheduling events to speak at and Tanner will be heading to Cincinnati Children's Hospital Next week to speak to the Neurology nurses. We are always looking for more Youth ambassadors, so if you are interested then please let us know, and we would love to speak with you.
Also be sure to sign up on our email list at morethantics@gmail.com (This is a private list, and I definately do not use the information except for Tourette Sydrome related business.)
Here is the information for June's Family Support Group Meeting-
Monday June 21st- 6:30-8:30
Jennifer Wells LSCW,
Lindner Center of Hope
Speaking on OCD Anxiety and it's ties to Tourette's Syndrome
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints
8250 Cornell Rd
Cincinnati Ohio 45249
We are going to be posting more information on the Tourette Syndrome Youth Ambassador Program. We are scheduling events to speak at and Tanner will be heading to Cincinnati Children's Hospital Next week to speak to the Neurology nurses. We are always looking for more Youth ambassadors, so if you are interested then please let us know, and we would love to speak with you.
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