Hamilton Parent Charter Kick-off

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2009

9:00 AM to 11:30 AM
LIUNA STATION
360 James Street North, Hamilton, Ontario

Keynote Speaker
Are you a parent? Do you work with parents?
Dana Robbins, Publisher, Hamilton Spectator
If so, we need your input to develop a citywide
Parent Charter. The Parent Charter will provide
a consistent message to parents about the value
of their parenting role and help support children,
youth and their families.

charter (noun): a formal document granting

Dana Robbins is an uncertain, often
tentative, frequently frightened father of
three teenagers who occasionally allow him
sufficient leave from parenting duties to
publish The Hamilton Spectator. Dana’s
previous, non-parenting roles have included
publisher of Grand River Media and editor-
in-chief of The Hamilton Spectator. During
his tenure as editor-in-chief, The Spectator
was the recipient of more journalistic
honours than at any other time in a
generation. More importantly, it gave Dana
a public platform from which to embarrass
his children, an indulgence he continues
to enjoy to present day. Come hear Dana’s
dynamic, personal account of the difficulties
of parenting and learn how no one – not
even the most successful professional – is
exempt from the difficulties posed by
raising children in the world today.
or demanding certain rights or privileges.
You can play a vital role in effective parenting in Hamilton.
33 Help to develop a draft Parent Charter
33 Discuss a tool box of strategies for parental input
33 Brainstorm how this benefits everyone
Help make Hamilton the best place to raise a child!
REGISTER BY FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23
Registration is being co-ordinated by Child Care Information Hamilton.
Please call or leave a message at 905-546-3200 ext. 4582 or email
lrussell@hpl.ca. Please indicate the number of people attending
and provide a contact name and phone number or email address.
Agencies and organizations are encouraged to send employees and
promote this event to parents.
No charge • Refreshments • French facilitation available
Child care available (please indicate with registration)

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