The goal of Speaking of Kids is to provide parents and caregivers with tools that can help them raise happy, healthy children. Each workshop is approximately two hours long with time allowed for audience questions.
The Speaking of Kids series is presented by Bradley Hospital and Hasbro Children’s Hospital.

Thursday, September 25, 2008; 6:30-8:30 p.m.
“Sticks and Stones: A Look at Bullying”
Retired Providence Police Lt. John Reis/Partnership to Address Violence Through Education
Bradley Hospital, Ruggles Gymnasium
1011 Veterans Memorial Parkway
East Providence, RI

Thursday, October 23, 2008
6:30-8:30 p.m.
“Managing Behavior in Preschool Classrooms”
Stephanie Shepard, PhD, and Christine Low, PhD
Bradley Hospital, Ruggles Gymnasium
1011 Veterans Memorial Parkway
East Providence, RI

Thursday, November 13, 2008
6:30-8:30 p.m.
“10 Ways to Help Special Needs Students Succeed in School”
Anne Walters, PhD
Bradley Hospital, Ruggles Gymnasium
1011 Veterans Memorial Parkway
East Providence, RI

Thursday, January 22, 2009
6:30-8:30 p.m.
“Teaching Children How to Problem-Solve”
Tracey Sutton, MSW
Bradley Hospital, Ruggles Gymnasium
1011 Veterans Memorial Parkway
East Providence, RI

Other:
Speaking of Kids programs are free and open to the public. All programs are handicapped accessible. To register, call the Lifespan Health Connection at 401-444-4800 or 1-800-927-1230.