Farmington Schools Event Provides Support for Grandparents

Grandparents are invited to join the conversation as ' psychologists Suzanne Unger and Michael Forster discuss key points of Yardsticks, by Chip Wood, on Feb. 14, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Ten Mile Building in Farmington.

With warmth and humor, Yardsticks offers clear descriptions of children's development from early childhood through the teenage years. The discussion will mirror the book's user-friendly format, clear descriptions of each age, and easy-to-read charts, identifying developmental "guideposts" in areas of physical, social, language and cognitive growth.

Grandparents will have the opportunity to meet other grandparents and learn more about:

• The struggles and successes of grandparenting.

• Receiving and providing support.

• Tips for coping with changing family dynamics.

• Gathering information about available community resources.

• Understanding effective ways to collaborate with schools and outside service systems.

For more information, contact MaryBeth SiKora, Parent Community Coordinator, 248-426-4876 or marybeth.sikora@farmington.k12.mi.us; or Lasenia Jones, Parent Community Coordinator, 248-426-2633 or lasenia.jones@farmington.k12.mi.us.