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				UPCOMING COMMUNITY PROGRAMS & EVENTS: Macaroni Kid Pasadena to include articles by Institute therapists Dr. Vicki Chiang and Robin Starkey Harpster, MFT Starting the week of January 24, 2011, Institute therapists Dr. Vicki Chiang and Robin Starkey Harpster, MFT will be contributing writers to the Macaroni Kid Pasadena newsletter on a bi-weekly basis. Robin and Dr. Vicki will be bringing their parenting expertise, stories and tips to this wonderful community resource. Not familiar with Macaroni Kid? Macaroni Kid Pasadena provides a free, weekly e-newsletter to subscribers that highlights all the best kid-friendly events, activities, shows, and more in Pasadena and surrounding communities. They also do product and book reviews, offer parenting tips, give advice on traveling with kids, and discuss any other topic related to families. Check out Macaroni Kid Pasadena and look for us there. Cliques, Conflicts, Connection: Strategies to help children build positive friendships and solve conflicts with Dr. Melissa Johnson What? Great FREE presentation for parents! When? Wednesday, February 9, 2011 at 7:00 pm Where? Vroman's Bookstore, 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena in the event space on the second floor The social world of children is complex! The media tells us about "mean girls," "bullying," "harassment" and "odd girls out." Our children tell us about conflicts, mean kids, cliques, sometimes belonging, and sometimes getting left out. Come and find out what parents can do to help children navigate the complicated world of friendship and social relationships. More info on Cliques, Conflicts, Connection Click here for our flyer! Be R.E.A.L.: Relationships - Extraordinary, Authentic, and Loving What? 4 great evenings for your middle school girl and you! When? Wednesday nights, 6:30-8:30pm; March 16, 23, & 30, and April 6, 2011 Where? Vroman's Bookstore, 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena in the Vroman's Meeting Room, located next door to the main store in the Atrium Be REAL is for middle school girls who want to: have positive, lasting friendships gain tools for dealing with cliques, exclusion & when lines get crossed build confidence & have fun! Be REAL is for adults who want to: connect with other parents and caregivers learn more about the social world of middle school girls gain strategies to empower girls for positive friendships More info on Be REAL Click here for our flyer! Downloadable application is available! Click here! Scholarship application also available here. PROFESSIONAL TRAININGS & EVENTS The Motherhood Consortium: San Gabriel Valley Chapter Click here for a calendar of upcoming presentation events Huntington Hospital, hosted by the Della Martin Center Vicki Chiang, Psy.D. and Robin Starkey Harpster, MA, MFT of the Institute for Girls' Development have collaborated with Emily Dosset, MD to help launch the San Gabriel Valley Chapter of The Motherhood Consortium. Diana Lynn Barnes, Psy.D., MFT and Cathy Dore, MA, MFTI first founded The Motherhood Consortium in 2009 in the San Fernando Valley. It is an inclusive community of individuals who provide care and nurturing for mothers, families and their babies either through education, enrichment or social/emotional support. To learn more and to register for a meeting, check out the website: http://www.themotherhoodconsortium.com or contact Cathy Dore directly at cdore@postpartumhealth.com to be added to the mailing list. Please forward this information to anyone else you think may be interested and we hope to see you there! Copyright © 2011 by the Institute For Girls' Development, A Psychological Corporation.