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Tim Ahlers, Director of Marketing and Community Relations
319-688-7340 or e-mail: tim.ahlers@mercyic.org
FREE PRESENTATION FOCUSES ON EARLY TEEN YEARS
September 10, 2007/Iowa City, IA: Early adolescence can be a challenging time for youth and parents alike. Mercy Iowa City is pleased to invite area parents to a free dinner and program to help address those challenges.
 Rick Zingher, professor of social work at Mt. Mercy College in Cedar Rapids, will present “Helping Your Child Through the Challenges of Early Adolescence” on Thursday, Sept. 27, at North Central Junior High in North Liberty. A complimentary dinner will be provided in the cafeteria beginning at 6 p.m., and the program will follow at 7 p.m. North Central Junior High is located at 180 E. Forevergreen Road.
In addition to teaching at Mt. Mercy, Rick Zingher is a psychotherapist, childbirth educator and father. He addresses the growing pains of young teens, the many influences on them and how parents can help with this transition.
To register for this free program, call Mercy On Call at 358-2767. Mercy On Call is available 7 a.m. to midnight, seven days a week.
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