Classes offerred at CPC by Francine Ronis

Wednesday  March 17th, 7 -9 pm

How to Talk So Kids Will Listen

An overview of the principles and skills from the best-selling book:  How To Talk So Kids Will Listen.  Instruction, class activities, and class discussion gives a solid foundation for practicing the book’s key concepts in your home.  Topics covered include positive discipline, alternatives to punishment, emotional intelligence, engaging cooperation, resolving conflicts, increasing your children’s self-esteem, and creating a family atmosphere of love and respect.  Designed for parents who may not be able to commit to the six week class, or as a refresher for those who did.  For more info or to register, contact Francine Ronis, LPC, 703-903-9696 ext 203, francine.ronis@gmail.com,

Wednesday  March 24th, 7 -9 pm

Open Question and Answer Session

Do you wonder “what is normal? “Do other kids do this? “When will she “grow out of it?” This 2-hour question and answer session is open for any questions you have about your child’s development, emotional intelligence, discipline, and more. Come share your concerns and successes, and here what other parents are struggling with as well. Recommended for parents of children ages birth through ten.  For more info or to register, contact Francine Ronis, LPC, 703-903-9696, francine.ronis@gmail.com,

Wednesday  March 31st, 7 -9 pm

All About Attachment

What is attachment?  What does it mean for your child and for your family?  Why is a positive attachment so important for a child’s development.  Discover what the most current research shows about attachment and learn how you can create the bonds in your family that will lead to independence and better relationships. Find out why the first five years are so important.  This class is recommended for expecting parents and parents of children newborn to age 5.   For more info or to register, contact Francine Ronis, LPC, 703-903-9696 ext 203, francine.ronis@gmail.com,

Saturday March 27th, 10 – 1pm

How to Talk So Kids Will Listen

An overview of the principles and skills from the best-selling book:  How To Talk So Kids Will Listen.  Instruction, class activities, and class discussion gives a solid foundation for practicing the book’s key concepts in your home.  Topics covered include positive discipline, alternatives to punishment, emotional intelligence, engaging cooperation, resolving conflicts, increasing your children’s self-esteem, and creating a family atmosphere of love and respect.  Designed for parents who may not be able to commit to the six week class, or as a refresher for those who did.  For more info or to register, contact Francine Ronis, LPC, 571-213-9215, francine.ronis@gmail.com,

Monday,  April 5, 7 -9pm  Falls Church


Positive Parenting 101

Learn specific skills and strategies to having a happy family in the new year.  Put an end to fighting, nagging, tantrums, and whining and enjoy your children!  Join child/family therapist Francine Ronis, LPC as she explores some ways families interact that hinder the experience of peace and cooperation in the home. Topics covered include positive discipline, alternatives to punishment, emotional intelligence, attachment, engaging cooperation, resolving conflicts, increasing your child’s self-esteem, and creating a family atmosphere of love and respect  Leave with new knowledge and a renewed energy for a great year!  For more info or to register, contact Francine Ronis, LPC, 703-903-9696 ext 203   francine.ronis@gmail.com,

Monday,  April 12  7 -9 pm  Falls Church


Mindful Parenting

Do you “lose your cool” in sticky situations?  Find yourself reacting in ways you wish you wouldn’t?  Worry that your child will never grow out of “it”?  This introspective, experiential class explores new ways of handling ourselves and our emotions in relationship to our children and other loved ones.  Meditation, visioning and other experiential activities are used to help parents find more peace in themselves so they can be fully present with their children and enjoy family life to the fullest. For more info or to register, contact Francine Ronis, LPC, 703-903-9696 ext 203  francine.ronis@gmail.com,

Monday,  April 25, 7 -9 pm

How to Talk So Kids Will Listen

An overview of the principles and skills from the best-selling book:  How To Talk So Kids Will Listen.  Instruction, class activities, and class discussion gives a solid foundation for practicing the book’s key concepts in your home.  Topics covered include positive discipline, alternatives to punishment, emotional intelligence, engaging cooperation, resolving conflicts, increasing your children’s self-esteem, and creating a family atmosphere of love and respect.  Designed
for parents who may not be able to commit to the six week class, or as a refresher for those who did.  For more info or to register, contact
Francine Ronis, LPC, 703-903-9696 ext 203


Francine Ronis, LPC is a child/family therapist, parenting coach and educator.  Her classes are held in Falls Church and she sees clients in  Falls Church and McLean.