Do you know the single best predictor of a child's academic success and ability to resist drug use is a common family activity that you can do every day? Do you know the simple key ingredients to common-sense parenting? Our fast-paced society tempts us to believe participating in many of the right activities and experiences will provide children all they need to become successful adults. However, that same pace pulls families away from the lifestyle that encourages respect and living with values. How do parents decide the best path to follow? Parenting rules are simple to learn, but they sure are not easy to follow. Parents need support and encouragement to establish a family culture that can stand fast to its identity under pressure to conform to social culture.

Come hear Clinical Psychologist Dr. Margaret Wehrenberg discuss the parenting practices that will help you raise respectful and responsible children. Dr. Wehrenberg previously presented at Maine Township on "The Over-Indulged Child" and "Discipline and the Developing Mind" and has been invited back by popular demand. She is an expert in psychotherapy with children and is a well-known speaker and author. In addition, Dr. Wehrenberg is the co-founder of the Reflex Delay Syndrome Research and Training Institute and has a private practice in Naperville.

• Tickets in advance are $3 for individuals and $5 for families.
• Tickets at the door are $7 for individuals and $8 for families (space permitting).
• Registration and payment must be received by 2/29/08 to qualify for advanced payment fee.
• Checks should be made payable to Maine Township.
• Some scholarships are available.
• The presention will be held at the Maine Township Town Hall, 1700 Ballard Road, Park Ridge.
• The doors will open at 6:30 PM.
• We cannot provide childcare at this event.

To register fill out a registration form and return it to us via email, postal mail, or drop it off in person. For more information please call Michelle Biondo at 847-297-2510 x271.