Dear JES family and friends,

February is already here and we are sharing the love around JES! Come join our Love and Logic Parenting class which runs four consecutive Fridays beginning February 19^th and ending on March 11^th. Love and Logic is the parenting approach of choice among leading educators, parents, and other professionals worldwide. The Love and Logic Institute is “dedicated to making parenting fun and rewarding”. Visit the Love and Logic website at https://www.loveandlogic.com/ for more information.

Barbara Yeargin will be the facilitator. She is a License Professional Counselor who is a trainer for Love and Logic. Sign up for the classes being held at Johnson before February 5^th by contacting me Elizabeth.johnston@southlakecarroll.edu and sending in the $50 registration fee. Make your check payable to Barbara Yeargin. All materials will be provided. Come join other JES parents in learning about this practical and straightforward philosophy of parenting.

 Our character trait for February is Cooperation defined as working together to do more than you can do alone. When thinking about what are the most important skills to teach a child, we think of reading and writing and of course math And then there is science and social studies. Perhaps one of the most valuable skills a child learns at school is cooperation with their peers and the classroom environment. We had a great time last month with the character trait of SelfControl. We will be emphasizing  the value of cooperation all this month.

One last thing, I want to share an incredible website that offers useful parenting tips based on current research. Many of these short video clips address issues that are commonly discussed with parents in my office. Parenting videos include how to help your child develop the ability to be happier, helping kids build friendships, setting limits, and letting go of being perfect. The website is: http://greatergood.berkeley.edu/.  I would enjoy hearing what you think about this website.

As always, if I can assist you in any way, please call.

Kindest regards,

 Ziba Johnston

Counselor 
Elizabeth.Johnston@southlakecarroll.edu

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