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MPNA strives to offer a variety of programming for our members and friends.  From workshops to playdates, social events to conferences, field trips to parties, we aim to connect nannies to each other and area resources.  Unless otherwise noted, events are open to any nanny regardless of membership.  Certain events, as per MPNA event policy, are only open to paid MPNA members.  From time to time, we will also post events hosted by community groups and organizations.  Many of these events require pre-registration or RSVP, so please be sure to utilize the links provided in the event information. 

*Generally speaking, we meet on the third Thursday of the month for Coffee and Chat, locations vary. 

*Mark your calendars!*
We are very excited to announce that we have been working with Kimber Bishop-Yanke of Kids Empowered to host a workshop on bullying and social aggression.  Kimber is a nationally recognized expert on the topic, providing trainings to parents, schools, administrators, and children on how to identify, manage, and derail bullying situations.  She also provides private coaching to children who are being victimized by their peers.  Due to limited space and the high demand for Kimber's workshops, we expect this workshop to fill quickly.   Cost will be $25 per person, scheduled for 2-4pm on Sunday,  February 12, 2012 in downtown Birmingham.  See below for details.

 We hope you'll join us for...


Impact of Executive Function Deficits and AD/HD

Thursday, February 2, 2012

7:00 p.m.

Birmingham Covington School (BCS)

1525 Covington Road, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48301

Harriet Green, retired Birmingham teacher, author, tutor, and coach will be presenting strategies that take the sting out of work time with AD/HD students.  Ms. Green presents inspiring methods that will enable, engage, encourage, enrich, and empower the sometimes reluctant learner.  She will discuss activities that address the symptoms of Executive Function and AD/HD including working memory, organization, frustration, focus, and planning ahead.  The strategies and activities are creative, and harness AD/HD traits to make work time productive and tearless.  The suggestions are a result of Ms. Green's experiences teaching, tutoring, and working with students in a mental health clinic.

*Please note*  This is an event from Friends of Different Learners. 



Healthy Nannies Project
Group Workout
Saturday, February 11, 2012
10 am
Canton Planet Fitness

MPNA member Kristin Grau will take us on a cardio tour of the gym!  Kristin will explain how to use each machine as well as how to safely push yourself just a little bit harder each week to improve your stamina and endurance.  Not a Planet Fitness member?  No worries, for a small fee you can come as a guest.  Please contact Maria if you have any questions. 

Stop the Meanness, Spread the Kindness
Sunday, February 12, 2012
2-4pm
Kids Empowered Coaching and Counseling Center
640 N. Old Woodward Ste 102
Birmingham, MI

Presented by Kimber Bishop-Yanke
Learn the ABC's of relational aggression, bullying, and mean spirited behavior.  Participants will learn how to teach children to stand up for themselves.  Participants will learn how to bully-proof children and to build self-esteem and confidence.  $25 per person, and well worth every penny!  This workshop has been set up especially for MPNA and space is limited.  Pre-registration is required. 
****Registration instructions:  Please download the registration form.  Form can be emailed or snail mailed to the addresses on it.  Payment instructions are on the form, for your convenience we have the payment link here: Girls Empowered Online Store...choose "Purchase a Session" and enter the amount $25.00. 

Coffee and Chat
Thursday February 16, 2012
7pm-9pm
NEW LOCATION:  We will be meeting in the offices of Rapid Metals, located at
6346 Orchard Lake Road, Suite 102
West Bloomfield, MI
Located just north of Northwestern Highway.

Tell us all about it!  We need to hear from YOU what sort of workshop and discussion topics YOU want to hear about.  What kind of events would you like to see from us?  What kind of speakers?  Bring your nanny friends, too...the more, the merrier...and the more expansive our programming can be.   We will also be welcoming SPECIAL GUESTS Matt Haack and Michael Wright, founders of Domestic Estate Managers Association (DEMA), a locally based nationwide network of private service professionals, like us!  Come learn about what DEMA can offer you in your professional development and career path!