The WNC Guatemala Adoption Group is having their annual picnic at Lake Louise on Saturday, September 12, 2009, from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. Families who have adopted children from Guatemala or Central American are invited. More info:

The WNC Guatemala Group is a local network of more than 30 families in the region who have adopted children from Guatemala. The group hosts a get-together once a year to share their special bond. New families are welcome.

This year’s picnic will be held from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, September 12, 2009 at the pavilion in Lake Louise Park in Weaverville. Family games, food and fun are on the program including Spanish kid’s songs led by Morgen Yeakley, Hula Hoop contests, piñatas, field games, Guatemala trivia and more. The event is open to the public.  Meats, beverages and place settings are provided. Bring a dish to share. The cost is $10 per family.

For more information call 514-2160 or e-mail ncguatemalagroup@gmail.com.

Beth Hockman M.S. and Katherine Daven will be teaching a Love and Logic Workshop at The New Classical Academy (38 Stoney Knob Road ) May 16 and 30.  Details:

Becoming a Love and Logic Parent Workshop
Saturday, May 16 and Saturday, May 30
9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. each day
Workshop held at The New Classical Academy, Weaverville

Cost: $60 for 1 person or $100 for 2 people; $9 materials fee for the workbook.

This 2-part workshop will use hands-on learning to help you gain practical skills in the Love and Logic method. Using this win-win approach to parenting you will learn to show love in a healthy way and establish effective control. Kids will win by learning responsibility and developing coping skills for the real world through solving their own problems.

For more information go to www.raisingresponsiblekids.com or contact Beth Hockman at raisingresponsiblekids1@gmail.com or 828-299-9844

A 2-part workshop on Becoming a Love and Logic Parent will be held Saturday, January 24 and Saturday, January 31 at the New Classical Academy (38 Stoney Knob Road ).  Here’s the info:

Becoming a Love and Logic Parent
(2 part workshop)
Saturday, January 24 and 31, 2009 – 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
$60 for 1 person or $100 for 2 people – so bring a friend!
$9 materials fee for the workbook.
Workshop held at The New Classical Academy in Weaverville

This 2 part workshop will use hands-on learning to help you gain practical skills in the Love and Logic method. Love and Logic uses humor, hope, and empathy to build healthy adult-child relationships. Using this win-win approach to parenting you will learn to show love in a healthy way and establish effective control. Kids will win by learning responsibility and developing coping skills for the real world thru solving their own problems.

Love and Logic emphasizes respect and dignity for both child and adult. These techniques allow you to establish a rewarding relationship with your children built on love and trust.

As with all of our workshops their will be plenty of time for questions and class discussion. We use a very experiential approach. Look forward to seeing you at the workshop.

You may contact us at raisingresponsiblekids1@gmail.com or call 828-299-9844 and ask for Beth. Also check out our website www.raisingresponsiblekids.com