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Thursday 25 November 2010

Managing children's behaviour

How do you respond when your child wants everything? Parent Channel TV offers a few tips on managing your child's expectations:

Friday 19 November 2010

3rd Virtual Information Session

Stoke-on-Trent Family Information Service have delivered their 3rd Virtual Information Session via Facebook today!  Join us on Facebook, like our page at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Stoke-Family-Information-Service/269825651603 and check out our Information Sessions every Friday. 

This week we have provided lots of online parenting facts and tips. 

Thursday 18 November 2010

Visit Tunstall tomorrow!

There will be lots of activities taking place in Tunstall town centre tomorrow from 10am onwards, as part of Respect week. Head to Tunstall town centre to get involved!

Christmas light switch on!

The Christmas switch on will take place today in Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent!  There will be lots of fun, free activities until 9pm this evening.  Go to www.visitstoke.co.uk/lightnight.aspx for more details. 

Thursday 11 November 2010

Virtual Information Session Sucess!

Following the success of the Virtual Information Officer trial on Friday 5th November, Stoke FIS will offer a further Virtual Information Session on Facebook between 3pm and 4pm on Friday 12th November. You will need log onto Facebook, like our Facebook page then check out our helpful tips and ideas listed on our wall.

You can also become friends with Hazel Leese (one of our Information Officers) and receive advice via Facebook Chat.  To do this you will need to have your Chat Window open. 

We look forward to seeing you on Facebook between 3pm and 4pm on Friday 12th November!

Watch this space, Twitter and Facebook for more Virtual Information Sessions!

Friday 5 November 2010

Virtual Information Officer on Facebook

Stoke FIS will trial a Virtual Information Officer today on Facebook between 3pm and 4pm. You need log onto Facebook, like our Facebook page then check out our helpful tips and ideas. 

You can also send us an email at fis@stoke.gov.uk and ask questions via email.

We look forward to seeing you on Facebook today between 3pm and 4pm!

Stoke FIS will be offer a Virtual Information Officer on Facebook again next week.  Watch this space, Twitter and Facebook for more.

Thursday 4 November 2010

Website launch event!

Come and join us for the launch of the Stoke know how for children website and the Stoke Together for Transitions website.  The launch event will take place at Bethel City Church, Leek Road, Abbey Hulton on 27th November 2010 from 10.45am until 3pm. 

There will be lots of fun activities throughout the day including face painting, circus tricks, Santa's Grotto, arts and crafts.  There will also be a light buffet and Christmassy cupcakes. 

For more information and to attend the launch please contact nicola.beckett@stoke.gov.uk

Please note that places are limited.

More information about Stoke know how for children and Stoke Together for Transitions will be provided as it becomes available.  Watch this space!