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Separation Dilemma - A Parents Education League Workshop

The Parents Education League of Los Angeles is a non-profit organization
dedicated to providing Los Angeles parents access to the most
objective, current and comprehensive information regarding schools and
education in Los Angeles via its website, workshops, advisory services,
events, speakers, fairs, publications and parents association.

Beginning preschool is the first time children have to function on
their own away from the security of their parents. Because of this, it
can be one of the most difficult transitions for both parent and child ~
and, therefor requires sensitive and knowledgeable handling.


This does NOT have to be a traumatic experience and there is a lot you can do to ease the way!

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Please join us as Susan C. Stone presents this timely workshop for parents.


  • What is your part in the Separation Dilemma
  • How to prepare yourself for your child to start school
  • Concrete ways you can prepare your child for the separation
  • How imagination, observation, exposure, and information can help your child deal with this experience and overcome their fears

Using the tools Susan shares, you can go a long way towards easing
this transition and even make it a positive growth experience for your
child.

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Susan C. Stone is a licensed Marriage, Family and Child Counselor in
private practice. She has worked for many years with children in both
the classroom and therapeutic setting and speaks widely on topics of
interest to the parents and teachers of young children.


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