Here are two tips for parents of teens. One was passed on to me by a friend with older children, the other is one that I've begun to use.
1. When you have a bunch of kids/tweens/teens in the car, turn the car speakers off in the front and louder in the back. This way the kids must talk a little louder and allows you to hear the conversation.
2. When the kids/tweens/teens are hanging in the basement, it's the perfect time to do laundry. You must go back and forth, several times, through the room where the kids are playing video games, talking, watching movies, etc.. This allows you to listen in on what they are talking about and to monitor the tv, computer and gaming content.
These two tips are a great way to know what is going on with your kids without being in their face about it. They will never catch on.
Alexandria Mom's Calendar of Events
Saturday, February 9, 2013
Friday, February 8, 2013
Alexandria Dept of Community and Human Services Needs Your Assistance
from the neighborhood listserv:
The Alexandria Department of Community and Human Services (DCHS) works so hard to help Alexandrians most in need. The workers do so tirelessly, day in and day out, year after year. It is hard work.
It has been especially difficult over the past few years due to increased demands for social services, decreased resources committed to those services, and heightened pressure on staff.
As a member of the Alexandria Social Services Advisory Board, one of our goals is to support, recognize, and thank staff who are responsible for administering these services. Support for staff is shown,
in one way, by organizing gift packages and giveaways for each of three staff appreciation months -- February, March and April.
We solicit local businesses to donate items (such as gift certificates or trinkets) and have been successful in securing various items. However, there are always many more staff than items. So, if anyone knows
of a business who might be willing to donate a meal, a spa treatment, an item, a certificate -- anything -- please let us know. If you contact me, I can arrange getting the item or having you drop it by the DCHS,
located on Mt. Vernon Avenue. Anyone who donates will be recognized among employees and will receive a follow-up letter from the Alexandria Social Services Advisory Board. Please spread the word.
Thanks for your consideration in supporting the dedicated staff of DCHS.
Susan Newell
The Alexandria Department of Community and Human Services (DCHS) works so hard to help Alexandrians most in need. The workers do so tirelessly, day in and day out, year after year. It is hard work.
It has been especially difficult over the past few years due to increased demands for social services, decreased resources committed to those services, and heightened pressure on staff.
As a member of the Alexandria Social Services Advisory Board, one of our goals is to support, recognize, and thank staff who are responsible for administering these services. Support for staff is shown,
in one way, by organizing gift packages and giveaways for each of three staff appreciation months -- February, March and April.
We solicit local businesses to donate items (such as gift certificates or trinkets) and have been successful in securing various items. However, there are always many more staff than items. So, if anyone knows
of a business who might be willing to donate a meal, a spa treatment, an item, a certificate -- anything -- please let us know. If you contact me, I can arrange getting the item or having you drop it by the DCHS,
located on Mt. Vernon Avenue. Anyone who donates will be recognized among employees and will receive a follow-up letter from the Alexandria Social Services Advisory Board. Please spread the word.
Thanks for your consideration in supporting the dedicated staff of DCHS.
Susan Newell
Wednesday, February 6, 2013
Financial Planning Night for Parents
FROM SPECTRUM PEDIATRICS ~~~~
We are kicking of the start of our 2013 Parent Nights on February 20 from 6:30-8:30pm.
We often receive questions about future planning for children with disabilities from parents, relatives, and health care providers.
You need to educate yourself about the many options available. It is never too early to start planning for your child's future. How
can you ensure that your child receives appropriate therapies and medical treatments? How can you find appropriate caregivers
who will carry out your wishes and respect your child's goals, dreams and life expectations?
Please join us for the FREE event. Our guest, Christopher Waddell, will address these issues and many more.
Christopher Waddell, a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional, has dedicated his career to helping employers provide financial education, group retirement and insurance solutions, and business continuity plans; and to providing his clients with financial guidance for more than two decades. Many of his clients are multi-generational families, with complex investment, risk management and estate planning issues. Christopher regularly appears in national and local media, including Business Week, CNBC, Comcast CNN, CNN Money, Exceptional Parent, and Financial Planning Magazine. He is past president of the Autism Society of America Northern Virginia Chapter. Christopher graduated from Georgetown University with a Bachelor's degree in Psychology and English.
Register by February 13 by emailing therapy@spectrumpediatrics.com or calling us at 703-299-0051.
Location of Event:
Spectrum Pediatrics
2869 Duke Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
We are kicking of the start of our 2013 Parent Nights on February 20 from 6:30-8:30pm.
We often receive questions about future planning for children with disabilities from parents, relatives, and health care providers.
You need to educate yourself about the many options available. It is never too early to start planning for your child's future. How
can you ensure that your child receives appropriate therapies and medical treatments? How can you find appropriate caregivers
who will carry out your wishes and respect your child's goals, dreams and life expectations?
Please join us for the FREE event. Our guest, Christopher Waddell, will address these issues and many more.
Christopher Waddell, a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional, has dedicated his career to helping employers provide financial education, group retirement and insurance solutions, and business continuity plans; and to providing his clients with financial guidance for more than two decades. Many of his clients are multi-generational families, with complex investment, risk management and estate planning issues. Christopher regularly appears in national and local media, including Business Week, CNBC, Comcast CNN, CNN Money, Exceptional Parent, and Financial Planning Magazine. He is past president of the Autism Society of America Northern Virginia Chapter. Christopher graduated from Georgetown University with a Bachelor's degree in Psychology and English.
Register by February 13 by emailing therapy@spectrumpediatrics.com or calling us at 703-299-0051.
Location of Event:
Spectrum Pediatrics
2869 Duke Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
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