Next year the Dearborn Schools will offer another opportunity for you to sign up for Parent Talk classes. Classes will empower and uplift your spirit as parents. Learn new strategies to guide you and empower you to teach children to be  response-able. Learn how to eliminate unwanted behaviors and attitudes and teach appropriate behaviors.

 Thank you to everyone who supported and or participated in the Parent Talk Program. With this school year quickly coming to an end take a few moments to plan for yourself and schedule to attend Parent Talk Classes in 2012-2013. I look forward to meeting you soon! Check the Calendar on ths Blog  to find out about classes.

Excitement and anxiousness fill the air as we swing into another school year full of learning and pleasant surprises! If you are visiting this site for the first time please leave a message to share your thoughts and concerns .

Once again I will be teaching Parent Talk classes in the Dearborn Schools. So if you are reading this and you want to sign up for classes speak with your school principal about  hosting Parent Talk classes in your community school. A certification of completion is awarded to the participants. Many graduates have told me multiple times how much they appreciated the course and how much it changed their lives. Everyone is welcome to participate.
I look forward to meeting you at one of the schools and supporting you in your efforts in parenting and raising healthy, productive and responsible children!

Please download and view the following document.  It has some useful information for anyone who has conversations with youth.

Conversation or Lecture

The year is quickly coming to an end and many of us are making plans for the summer! If you have taken a Parenting Class this year you are ready and equipped to handle the extra time with your children and spend quality time with your family.
I would like to take a moment to thank everyone who has made it possible for me to bring Parent Talk to our community. Rose Aldubaily, Kathleen McBroom and The Bilingual Secretaries and support staff, Elementary Principles, Parent Talk facilitators and Parent Liaisons at Maple , Salina Intermediate and Henry Ford, Norma Jean Sass and Superintendent Brian Whiston, Communications Team Raad Alawan and all the parents who decided to attend the classes.

We are finishing up this school year at Howe, Salina Intermediate, William Ford, River Oaks and Henry Ford! Congradulations to all Parent Talk graduates!

Feel free to stay in touch by phone: 313 827-8788. e-mail: ahmedm@dearborn.k12.mi.us or Iblog (Parent Talk).
Look for Parent Talk Corner in School Life Publication for tips and skills for parenting. Enjoy the summer! See you in the Fall and come join us for Parent Talk classes in your community school! Watch for the new Parent Talk Tips on Cable 19. Enjoy your parenting journey it starts with a smile on your face and a song in your heart! Remember parenting and teaching go hand-in-hand. And be the change you want to see in others.

APRIL NEWS!!

Hello!  Looks like Spring is exhibiting it’s beauty and fragrance as winter fades into the past.

What a wonderful time to attend  Parenting classes  and get a fresh start or learn a few tips to add to your  parenting toolbox! Check the Calendar page to find out  the nearset Parenting Classes  to you.

Classes are free and will feel like a breath of fresh air! Learn skills to eliminate screaming, yelling, frustration and inappropriate behaviors. Come and find out  how to deal with tantrums, manipulation and backtalk. Look forward to meeting you soon!

Margaret King Ahmed
Parent Involvement Educator
Dearborn Schools