The Family Center: Enrichment programs for families and professionals
Kroger Community Rewards Program Changes
Kroger's Community Rewards Program makes fundraising for The Family Center automatic every time you use your Kroger Plus Card.
For those of you who have chosen The Family Center of Grosse Pointe & Harper Woods as your non-profit organization on your Kroger Rewards Card, we are fast approaching the end of another great year of Kroger Community Rewards of Michigan. This program has been very beneficial for The Family Center, as a portion of your purchases at Kroger goes directly to The Family Center when enrolled as your non-profit of choice.
PLEASE NOTE: Re-Enrollment or New Enrollment can only happen online, by following the easy directions below.
Parenting: The Middle School Years
Ask the Experts by Scott Tily
Q: I'm the parent of an 11yr old boy, how do I help him and, to be honest, myself navigate the middle school years?
A: Attending middle school is an exciting and challenging time for both students and parents. With their rapid brain development, the onset of puberty and the subsequent rapid changes in their bodies, and the fluctuations of hormones in their system and the subsequent impact on their moods and impulse control, there is little wonder that at times adolescents may seem dazed and confused.
The Race to Nowhere: Film Presentation
Reel Link Films presents The Race to Nowhere, a film by Vicki Abeles about the dark side of America's Achievement culture.
Our special screening and Ask the Experts panel discussion on September 27th was fully booked, but we are planning a future screening.
To be added to our announcement list, please complete the following form:
Why do teens and adolescents rebel so much?
Ask the Experts by Georgia Michalopoulou, Ph.D
The teen years are a time of great change and intense growth, where many physical, cognitive and psychological changes are occurring. These changes often cause confusion and upheaval for both the parent and child. A parent, who is used to their younger child being cooperative and eager to please, may now be faced with an adolescent who opposes and asserts more independence. These behaviors are often part of normal development.
Slow = Fast: 5 Practices to Become More Focused
Ask the Experts by Christina Pitts
Q. My kids barely have time to enjoy one activity before moving on to the next. Any ideas about helping them to be more engaged in the "here and now"?
A: Appreciating the "here and now" is something we all benefit from; nature and horses are great teachers. In our work, we partner with horses in natural settings to provide learning experiences that enrich relationships and optimize experiences for anyone in any circumstance.
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