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Parenting Children with Health Issues with Foster Cline, MD


6/9/2012 9:00am - 3:00pm

A special presentation for parents, care givers and health care providers of children with diabetes.

This program will answer important questions such as:

  • How do I encourage my child to really love life?
  • How do I handle refusal to take medication?
  • How do I encourage my child’s concern for her illness without frightening her?
  • How can I best separate the "can’ts" from the "won’ts"?
  • How do I encourage responsibility without harping, nagging, or lecturing?
  • How do I communicate with my child about his/her illness in ways he/she will understand?

About the presenter: Foster Cline, MD, is co-founder of the Love and Logic Institute with Jim Fay. Dr. Cline has worked with parents and children for more than forty years & co-authored Parenting Children with Health Issues; Essential Tools, Tips and Tactics for Raising Kids with Chronic Illness, Medical Conditions and Special Healthcare Needs.

Fee of $10* includes lunch. *scholarships available, please call 253-697-5225 to inquire
Space is limited.

Childcare available for children 3 and older - space is limited.
Special activities offered by a Child Life Specialist during the morning session.

Click here for information on a TrialNet DIABETES RESEARCH opportunity.

Call 253.697.5225 or click here for registration form.
Registration deadline EXTENDED to Friday, June 1.

Sponsored by: MultiCare Mary Bridge Children’s Endocrine Program

COST

$10

Dates and Locations


6/9/2012 9:00am - 3:00pm
Jackson Hall Medical Center
314 Martin Luther King Jr. Way
Tacoma, WA 98405


Contact Info


253-697-5225