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Free Furniture Straps to Be Distributed to Kansas City Families

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENT

Five years ago, on the day after Halloween, Charlie Horn, a 2-year-old Kansas City boy died in his home. He was sweet. He was quiet. He was loved. And his death could have been prevented by a simple piece of plastic.

On Saturday, October 6 from noon to 3 pm, Crowley Furniture will be distributing FREE furniture straps - the same straps that could have saved Charlie Horn’s life. Safety advisors from Charlie’s House, the local nonprofit dedicated to preventing injury and death to children through accidents in the home, will also be on site to demonstrate strap installation, distribute safety information and answer questions.

“Furniture straps are one of the key tools families can use to help keep their children safe,” Jenny Horn, Charlie’s mother and board member of Charlie’s House, said.“We all understand the importance of car seats, but not everyone understands how important it is to secure furniture in order to keep children safe in their own homes. We can’t thank the Crowley family enough for sponsoring this event and helping us spread the word.”

Locations include: Liberty, 200 N. 291 Highway; Lee’s Summit, 261 Greenwich; and Overland Park, 6327 West 119th St.

On November 1, 2007, Charlie Horn, a 2-year-old Kansas City boy, was killed when he attempted to climb a 30’ dresser in his own home. Charlie’s House was established a short time later with the goal of preventing injuries to children in and around the home. For more information on Charlie's House and to learn about other educational events, visit their website www.charlieshouse.org and follow them on Facebook.

Screen-Free Week in Kansas City

 

Hey KC families!  Screen-Free Week is approaching! That's right -- from April 30 through May 6, 2012, millions of people across the country will participate in Screen-Free Week, an national initiative that encourages families to "unplug" by turning off televisions, computers, and video games for seven days.  Screen-Free Week is designed to give families, children, and adults the opportunity to read, play, think, create, be more physically active, and to spend more time together.

Screen-Free Week is also a great time to explore something new and fun with your kids!  Use this time to start a new tradition or hobby that everyone can enjoy. 

According to a study conducted by the National Institute on Media and Family, children spend more time sitting in front of electronic screens than doing any other activity besides sleeping. Excessive screen time is linked to a number of problems for children, including childhood obesity, poor school performance, and problems with attention span.

And, if you're looking for a few ideas on making Screen-Free Week engaging and fun for your family, check out their website for a great list of events and activities being sponsored by local Kansas City organizations! Take part in activities like family yoga classes, clay workshops, and more.

One other great way to commit to Screen-Free Week is to sign a family pledge card (download one here) and family contract to help keep your family motivated throughout the week.  For more info and ideas check out the website at www.screenfreekc.com.

What will YOUR family do to celebrate Screen-Free Week?

New Johnson County Parenting Workshop Series begins in January

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If you're reading this, you're likely a parent.  And if you're a parent, you know how sometimes although it's the best job in the world, it can at times be the most frustrating job in the world.  inspiring Moms Founder, Amy Hilbrich Davis, is offering a new workshop series in Johnson County to help moms understand that it doesn't have to be.

The new series, Creating Greater Success and Happiness in Your Family Life, will focus on offering its participants proven strategies, solutions, and a personalized action plan to help moms achieve greater confidence, control, and happiness within their families.  You can register now for the workshop series, which consist of seven 1-hour sessions beginning January 9, 2012.  Along with the seven in-depth sessions of instruction, inspriation, and interaction, you'll receive your own personal "balance MAP", best practices you can implement within your own families, and more.

Sessions will take place at St. Michael the Archangel church located at 14251 Nall Ave. in Leawood, Kansas.  The session dates are January 9, 23, & 30;  February 6 & 27;  March 5 & 26.  For more specific details on this exciting new workshop series or to register, visit inspiring Moms online.

KCMetroMoms.com & FREE Positive Parenting Solutions Webinar

Get Kids to Listen without Nagging, Reminding or Yelling!

We are excited to partner, once again, with Amy McCready, founder of Positive Parenting Solutions to offer a free live training webinar on Wednesday, November 30^th from 9-10 PM CENTRAL Time.

The session is… Get Kids to Listen without Nagging, Reminding or Yelling and Amy McCready promises that we’ll walk away with concrete tools we can use the next day and see results. I know you'll be especially interested in learning the 5 R’s of Fair and Effective Consequences. You can view, hear, and interact with Amy similar to that of an on-site seminar. Participants are not required to have a webcam.

You'll love the way this webinar is structured. Amy is right there LIVE, a video image of her is in the upper left corner of your monitor the whole time. As she talks with you, you'll watch her PowerPoint presentation that is packed with valuable background, information, and examples. She'll also stop from time to time to ask all of us questions about difficulties and needs when it comes to getting our kids to listen. We'll respond in a poll, and she tailors the presentation based off our responses.

You will also have the option to write in specific questions and she’ll address them, right there for you.

All you have to do is RSVP and then kick back and learn the proven strategies to Get Kids to Listen without Nagging, Reminding or Yelling!

Webinar seating will be limited so learn more and RSVP now! I'll look forward to welcoming you.

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About Amy McCready

Parenting expert Amy McCready is the founder of Positive Parenting Solutions, which has empowered thousands of parents worldwide to correct their kids’ misbehavior without nagging, reminding or yelling.  Amy is a frequent guest on the TODAY show and has also appeared on Rachael Ray, CNN, Fox & Friends, MSNBC, and elsewhere.  A regular contributor to the TODAY Mom’s blog, Amy lives in Raleigh, North Carolina, with her husband and two teenage sons.

We hope you'll join us for this fantastic FREE webinar!