Potty Training Lecture
by Dona Pence

Thursday, February 25, 2010, 07:30 pm - 09:30 pm

Reston Regional Library
11925 Bowman Towne Dr.
Reston, VA 20190

IMPORTANT NOTE: The library actually closes at 6pm on this night. We will be in the building after hours, so don't think no one is there if all the lights aren't on!

Donna Pence is a nurse practitioner at Kaiser Permanente, with more than 30 years experience in
pediatrics. She will provide us with guidance and tips on how to go about potty training - and how NOT to potty train. Please join us for an informative and fun discussion on what often turns out to be a perplexing task, potty training.

Potty Training Lecture
by Donna Pence

Thursday, January 29, 2009, 07:30 pm

Reston Regional Library
11925 Bowman Towne Dr.
Reston, VA 20190

Donna Pence is a nurse practitioner at Kaiser Permanente, with more than 30 years experience in
pediatrics. She will provide us with guidance and tips on how to go about potty training - and how NOT to potty train. Please join us for an informative and fun discussion on what often turns out to be a perplexing task, potty training.

Potty Training/Learning
by Donna Pence, Nurse Practitioner

Wednesday, January 16, 2008, 07:00 pm - 08:45 pm

Reston Regional Library
11925 Bowman Towne Drive
Reston VA 20190

Donna Pence is a nurse practitioner at Kaiser Permanente, with more than 30 years of experience in pediatrics. She will provide us with guidance and tips on how to go about potty training -- and how NOT to potty train. Please join us for an informative and fun discussion on what often turns out to be a perplexing task, potty training.

Jenny Corrado, Independent Certified Instructor of Baby Signs Programs
by Baby Signs Parent Workshops

Tuesday, November 13, 2007, 07:30 pm - 09:00 pm

Reston Library

Do you want to talk to your baby before your baby can talk? Plus have fun learning to use simple signs to communicate with your child. Do you want to meet BeeBoTM, the Baby Signs (R) Bear? Join us at the Reston Library on Tuesday November 13 at 7:30 pm to meet Jenny Corrado an Independent Certified Instructor of Baby Signs (R) Programs and learn more.

Questions & Answers with Fairfax County Child Protective Services
by Pam Carter, Senior Social Worker for Fairfax County Child Protective Services

Thursday, May 24, 2007, 07:00 pm - 09:00 pm

Pennino Building
Room 505
12011 Government Center Parkway
Fairfax, Virginia

How long should an infant be alone in the car? Have you seen a caretaker do something that bothered you? Was it abuse? What should you do? Come find out the answers to these questions and more.
Ms. Carter has worked in Child Abuse Investigations for over 21 years; most of that time has been spent in Fairfax County, as well as several years in Los Angeles County. She has spent the last 4 years assisting in the supervision of the Child Abuse Hotline for Fairfax County. To reserve your seat, email rsvp@mothersfirst.org.

Allergies and Children with Dr. Laurence Murphy - CANCELED
by Dr. Laurence Murphy

Monday, March 19, 2007, 07:30 pm - 09:00 pm

Kings Park Library
9000 Burke Lake Road
Burke, VA 22015

Dr. Laurence Murphy is a clinical faculty member of Georgetown University. He has been a pediatrician for 27 years and has a subspecialty in pediatric allergies. Dr. Murphy will provide an overview of the causes and treatment of allergies in children.

Nutrition: How to Make a Healthy Family
by Dr Susan Clark

Wednesday, February 7, 2007, 07:30 pm - 09:00 pm

Dolly Madison Library
1244 Oak Ridge Avenue
McLean VA 22101

Dr Susan Clark will present guidelines for children's health, breastfeeding moms, pregnant moms, and moms post partum and beyond. There will also be a discussion on good fats vs bad fats, as well as understanding vitamins and how to read a vitamin label.

Everything you ever wanted to know about Potty Training with Donna Pence,
by Donna Pence

Wednesday, January 10, 2007, 07:30 pm - 09:00 pm

Reston Regional Library
11925 Bowman Towne Drive
Reston VA 20190

Donna Pence is a nurse practitioner at Kaiser Permanente, with more than 30 years of experience in pediatrics. She will provide us with guidance and tips on how to go about potty training -- and how NOT to potty train. Please join us for an informative and fun discussion on what often turns out to be a perplexing task, potty training.

Preschool Panel Discussion

Thursday, November 9, 2006, 07:30 pm

Patrick Henry Library
101 E. Maple Ave.
Vienna, VA

Are you puzzled by the world of preschool? Are you already looking into preschools for your child? Are you unsure of what type of program your child would do best in? A panel of Mothers First members will discuss these questions and more.

Please note that the panelists will provide a mother-to-mother perspective and the benefits of their experiences. This discussion is not intended to offer "expert" advice, nor will specific preschools be discussed.

Professional Organizer
by Janet Schiesl

Tuesday, October 10, 2006, 07:30 pm

Centreville Regional Library
14200 St. Germaine Drive
Centreville, VA

Would you love to have more space, more time, less stress? Being organized means being able to find what you need, when you need it. Janet Schiesl is a professional organizer, who helps people control clutter and become more organized. She will be with us to discuss two common complaints:

1. How to organize your pantry to make for smoother and less expensive meal preparation.
2. How to make your child's room more independent.

Discpline and Behavioral Issues
by Donna Pence, Nurse Practioner

Tuesday, May 9, 2006, 07:30 pm - 09:00 pm

Patrick Henry Library
101 East Maple Ave
Vienna, VA

Summer is coming and kids are out of school Come and hear Donna, with over 30 years of Pediatric nursing experience, talk about Behavior Issues and effective ways to discipline your kids.

The Couples Relationship
by Dr. Elizabeth Hauck

Tuesday, March 14, 2006, 07:30 pm - 09:30 pm

Reston Regional Library
11925 Bowman Towne Drive
Reston, Va

Financing Options for College -- CANCELLED
by John L. Norris

Wednesday, February 15, 2006, 07:30 pm - 09:30 pm

Merrill Lynch Offices
Fairfax Square

Cancelled -- too few RSVP

Sibling Rivalry
by Frances L. Herron, L.P.C.

Tuesday, January 17, 2006, 07:30 pm

Dolley Madison Library
1244 Oak Ridge Ave.
McLean, VA 22101

Come hear Fran Herron, founder and managing director of Parenting Plus, an independent counseling practice which specializes in enhancing parenting skills. A specialist in parental counseling, Ms. Herron is a Licensed Professional Counselor recognized by the National Board for Certified Counselors and will be speaking on Sibling Rivalry.

Preschool Panel Discussion

Tuesday, October 18, 2005, 07:30 pm

Reston Regional Library
11925 Bowman Towne Drive
Reston, VA 20190-3311

Local preschool registrations take place in the fall and very early spring for the next school year. Are you wondering where your child would best fit in and be happiest - Montessori, Church or Synagogue-based, Coop or private pre-school? A panel of Mothers First members will talk about their experiences and answer your questions. This is a very popular lecture so please RSVP early.

Please note that panelists will provide a mother-to-mother perspective; the discussion is not intended to provide "expert" advice nor will specific preschools be discussed.