Print Issue: January 30, 2003

St. Jude Hosts 'Parenting By Heart' Video Series

ATLANTA-A video series and discussion on "Parenting by Heart" will be presented by Mary Cheryl Henderson, licensed professional counselor, on three Wednesdays in February at St. Jude the Apostle Church in Atlanta.

It will be held from 6:45-7:45 p.m. in room 12 of the parish school, located at 7171 Glenridge Drive, NE, Sandy Springs. The videos feature various professional speakers. Dr. Ross Campbell, whose book "How to Really Love Your Child" has sold over 1 million copies and continues to be an internationally acclaimed best seller, is an associate clinical professor at the University of Tennessee College of Medicine. Dr. Kevin Leman is an internationally known psychologist, author and radio and television personality whose bestsellers include "Becoming the Parent God Wants You to Be" and "Bringing Up Kids Without Tearing Them Down." Tim Smith is vice president of the National Association of Family Ministries and his books include "The Relaxed Parent" and "Family Traditions." Pam Johnson is a licensed clinical social worker with over 20 years of clinical experience in working with families. She has extensive expertise in effective communication skills, stress management and developing positive self-esteem.

On Wednesday, Feb. 12 the video "How to Really Love Your Child" will address the importance of parents conveying their unconditional love for their children rather than love based upon successful performance. The Feb. 19 video "The Key to Discipline" will address the importance of the parent-child relationship over rules and the five most effective ways for parents to break defiant behavior in their children. The Feb. 26 video "Power Struggles" will address helping children to express their anger in healthy ways, how parents can recognize reasons for the anger and practical ways to deal with a disobedient child.

To register and to order a workbook for three dollars, call or e-mail Vera Bifulco at St. Jude at (770) 394-4588, ext. 526 or Vera@stjudeatlanta.org.