November 14, 2005

Once Again, Hebrew Academy of Nassau County (HANC) Presents OU’s Popular Positive Jewish Parenting Series

Due to the popular demand for its annual parenting programs, Hebrew Academy of Nassau County (HANC), at 609 Hempstead Avenue in West Hempstead, in conjunction with the Orthodox Union, will once again present a series of two monthly seminars focusing on early childhood and the primary grades. The sessions, which will take place on Saturday night, December 3 and Sunday, January 8, are part of the OU’s highly successful Positive Jewish Parenting series.

“We are a visionary institution with a goal of not just educating the children attending our school, but of extending ourselves to their parents as well. One of the ways we have implemented this is by providing informative workshops for parents that focus on young children,” declared Rabbi Benjamin S. Yasgur, HANC Principal. “We therefore partnered with the OU, a leader in developing and presenting parenting programs. This is part of HANC’s service to its community and to the wider Jewish community as well.”

Mrs. Sari Bacon, Assistant Principal adds, “Here at HANC, we cherish our role as the parents' partners in raising the whole child. By providing parenting seminars, in conjunction with the OU, we show our commitment to this partnership and our commitment to our students.”

According to Frank Buchweitz, OU Director of Community Services and Special Projects, and coordinator of national Positive Jewish Parenting programs, “The workshops address day-to-day concerns of parents. The presenters, all mental health professionals from the Orthodox community, emphasize practical suggestions that enhance parenting skills.”

The sessions are as follows:

Part I - Saturday, December 3, 2005, 7:00-10:45 p.m.

Doors open at 7:00 p.m. for registration and refreshments. Sessions will be presented at 7:30 p.m. and repeated at 8:40 p.m., with parents selecting one workshop from each time slot. The Keynote Address will follow at 9:50 p.m. with a presentation by Dr. David Pelcovitz, a renowned psychologist who has spoken throughout the country. His topic will be, You’re the Parents, They’re the Children - Who’s the Boss?

Workshops to choose from include:

• Pathways to Your Child’s Success: Developing Positive Self Esteem in Children – Rochelle Harary, M.S.
   

• “No. I Won’t and You Can’t Make me!” A Parents Guide to Managing Tantrums – Aliza Septimus, Psy.D.
   

• Cliques and Bullying: How to Balance Protecting Your Children and Developing Independence – Rachel Pill, LCSW

Part II - Sunday, January 8, 2006, 7:30-10:15 p.m.

Doors open at 7:30 p.m. for registration. Sessions will be presented at 7:45 p.m. and repeated at 8:50 p.m. where parents will once again select one workshop for each time slot. A Question and Answer session with the presenters will follow at 9:55 p.m.

Workshops to choose from include:

• Responding to Anger in Children – David Pelcovitz, Ph.D.
   

• Empowering Your Child to be Socially Successful – Dr. Rona Novick, Ph.D.

Admission is $15 per person for the December 3 workshop, $10 for the January 8 workshop, and a prepay discount package of $20 for both.

For further information and advance purchase, contact Ruchi Kushner at 516-485-8535 or samkushner@hotmail.com.

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