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Make
Time to Listen...Take Time to Talk
The
15+ Make Time to Listen...Take Time to Talk campaign is based
on the premise that parents who talk with their children about what
is happening in their lives are better able to guide their children
toward more positive, skill-enhancing activities and friendships.
The campaign provides practical guidance for parents and caregivers
on how to strengthen their relationship with their children by spending
at least 15 minutes of daily, undivided time with them and focusing
on them.
Connect
With Kids
Georgia PTA has partnered
with Atlanta-based CWK Network/Connect with Kids to bring important
and innovative educational resources to families. CWK Network is
known as “the CNN of children’s issues,” producing
weekly television news stories and the Emmy® award-winning television
series, Connect with Kids -- shown eight times each year on 70 top
television stations as well as in thousands of schools nationwide.
Connect with Kids programs focus on today’s youth issues and
feature real students sharing their true stories about topics such
as bullying, drugs, drinking, safety, peer pressure, ethics, dating,
body image – more than 100 programs in all. Research shows
the programs improve student behavior in the classroom, and encourage
increased communication between children and their parents. Connect
with Kids also received the 2005 Parents’ Choice Award.
Sign
up for Connect With Kids newsletter and learn more about their programs.
Ten
Tips for Volunteering Wisely
- Research
the causes or issues important to you.
- Consider
the skills you have to offer.
- Would
you like to learn something new?
- Look
for volunteer work that will also help you achieve your other
goals.
- Don't
over commit your schedule.
- Be
prepared for nonprofits to ask questions about you to ensure a
proper fit for their organization.
- Consider
volunteering as a family.
- Virtual
volunteering with your computer may be an option if you have limited
time and transportation.
- Many
community groups need volunteers, see the web site for a list
of ideas.
- Bring
your heart and sense of humor to your volunteer service, along
with enthusiastic spirit, which in itself is a priceless gift.
What you'll get back will be immeasurable!
For
more information, visit www.usafreedomcorps.gov/for_volunteers/ten_tips/index.asp.
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