Parenting Expert Presents 3 Seminars

Parenting expert John Rosemond will present three free seminars in Fairmont on Sunday and Monday, Oct. 28 and 29, sponsored by the Watson Lecture Series, Fairmont State University, Fairmont State GEAR UP and the state Department of Health and Human Resources.

"Having an expert present to parents and teachers will hopefully give them new tools to work with children. One objective of the presentations is to modify discipline styles in order to change the behavior of children in a positive way 'having a more productive interaction for all,' said Pam Nolan, member of the Parenting Task Force.

The best-selling author, columnist, speaker and family psychologist will give three lectures:

* Three Keys to Effective Discipline, "Commanding Communication, Compelling Consequences, and Confirming Consistency," from 5-6:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 28, at First Presbyterian Church, Jackson and Jefferson streets, Fairmont. Free child care will be provided by reservation only (birth -fourth grade). To make a reservation, call (304) 366-2628. CEU's are available upon request.

* Working with Parents of Problem Students, "Motivating the Underachiever," from 4-5:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 29, at Fairmont State University in the Falcon Center Third Floor Conference Rooms. This lecture is limited to 40 participants, and reservations are required. To make a reservation, call (304) 366-2628. CEU's are available upon request. Free on-campus parking is available on the top deck of the parking garage.

* Bringing Out the Best in Your Child, "Fail-safe Prescription to Bringing Out the Best in Children," from 7-8:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 29, at Fairmont State University in the Falcon Center Third Floor Conference Rooms. CEU's are available upon request. No reservations are required for this lecture. Free on-campus parking is available on the top deck of the parking garage.

John Rosemond has worked with families, children and parents since 1971 in the field of family psychology. In 1971, he earned his master's degree in psychology from Western Illinois University and was elected to the Phi Kappa Phi National Honor Society. In 1999, his alma mater conferred upon him the Distinguished Alumni Award. From 1971-1979, he worked as a psychologist in Illinois and North Carolina and directed several mental-health programs for children. From 1980-1990, Rosemond was in full-time practice as a family psychologist with Piedmont Psychological Associates in Gastonia. Presently, his time is devoted to speaking and writing. His column is syndicated in approximately 225 newspapers nationwide. He has written 12 best-selling parenting books, nine of which are published in 16 different countries. He is also one of America's busiest and most popular speakers.

For more information about John Rosemond, visit www.rosemond.com.