NEWSLETTER

Issue: October 2022

TGP Happenings

October Event Spotlight:

Suzanne Wood from TBCH HOPE program is leading fun expressive arts activities for kids aged 8-12 and their parents.

Click here to sign up!

After School Action Program (ASAP)

Registration is open for ASAP, an afterschool partnership program of Georgetown ISD, The Georgetown Project, and Georgetown Parks and Recreation. Click here for more information, activity descriptions, and to register online.

#TGP25for25

Help us celebrate our 25th anniversary and continue our work of building Developmental Assets in kids by sharing a photo of yourself reading with the kids in your life and sharing on social media with the hashtag #TGP25for25.

Developmental Asset 25: Young person reads for pleasure three or more hours per week

New Classes for Parents and Caregivers

With so many great upcoming parent and caregiver workshops, that we want to take the opportunity to highlight some of them. Click the workshop titles for more information and to register.

The Power of Trust

One of the foundations of strong families and friendships is the powerful word TRUST. Although we intuitively know when we don't trust someone, conversations around trust can go sideways quickly. Brene Brown, a four-time #1 New York best selling author has developed the acronym BRAVING to break down trust into seven elements.

Join us as Jen Mauldin, a certified professional coach and Brené Brown facilitator, breaks down this big gauzy word to help strengthen trust in our families and friendships.

Oct 5, 6:30-7:45 - The Power of Trust

Parenting Matters

We are thrilled to have Brent Laney, OTD-S, offering parenting workshops at Bridges to Growth this fall!

Brent has a bachelor's degree in psychology and is in his final semester of his doctorate in Occupational Therapy at Baylor University. He is completing his Capstone Project in parent education. Besides being a graduate student, Brent is a busy father of two kids, ages 1 and 3.

Oct 12, 6:30-8pm - Parenting Matters: Screen Time

Learn about the pros and cons of screen time and how to manage it for young kids.

Oct. 18, 12-1pm - Lunch Break Parenting: Diet, Sleep, and Physical Activity

Gain tips for handling picky eaters, how to develop a bedtime routine, and find out about the benefits of play time for your child.

Oct. 26, 6:30-8pm - Parenting Matters: Tantrums, Transitions, and Routines

Learn about toddler tantrums, how to help your child transition from one activity to another smoothly, and how to develop daily routines.

The Georgetown Project is excited to partner with the Georgetown ISD Council of PTAs to offer new parent groups in October.

Parent Cafe

Join us for coffee and casual conversation!

Parent Cafe meetings provide parents with a positive and safe environment to have honest, real conversations with other parents to discuss strategies they can use to strengthen their families.

Oct. 4, 9-10am - Effective Communication

Oct. 11, 9-10am - Handling Conflict

Oct. 18, 9-10am - Managing Stress

Oct. 25, 9-10am - Challenging Behavior

Click here to learn more and to sign up.

Hugging a Cactus

Don’t parent your cactus—er, teenager—alone!

Parenting teens can be a challenge. The developmental changes they're going through can make them sometimes feel prickly. Join these casual parenting groups to to learn new strategies, share ideas, and connect with other parents who are in the same stage.

Click here to learn more and to sign up.

TGP Celebrates 25 Years

To celebrate our 25th anniversary, we have a goal of raising $25,000. Help us reach our goal!

Donate here

The Buzz at Bridges to Growth

Upcoming Kids' Events

Click the links to register for these upcoming kids' events!

Upcoming Parent & Caregiver Workshop

Bridges to Growth is excited to offer both in-person and virtual parenting and childcare provider workshops. Click the links to register on Eventbrite.

Upcoming Bilingual Events for Adults

Fall ESL & Spanish Classes

Registration for fall ESL and Spanish classes is open!

Email Alondra Cabrera with questions.

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A community where no child is hungry, hurt, alone or rejected, and where all children and youth believe they are loved, respected and treated with dignity.

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