PARENT EDUCATION
We are committed to helping parents with the development of their children. Being a trusted resource is our goal in our ever-changing world of information.
Through Parent Education presentations, our monthly Book Club and Parent Coffee, we are there for our parents with any questions or concerns they may have.
Parent Ed Events
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What can parents do to live well and be happy?
SEPTEMBER 12, 2023
As parents, we establish the critical foundation for what living well and being happy means for our children. Our mindset, connections, purpose and meaning are all factors in laying that foundation. Join Tamara and Michael as they discuss the science of well-being and happiness and explore different ways to enhance our daily lives.
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How can our children's strengths help our parenting?
OCTOBER 17, 2023
We all have many strengths and learning to leverage strengths promotes resilience, achievement, and improved overall health. A strengths perspective is a constructive approach that shifts our focus from being deficit minded to empowerment. Join Michael and Tamara as they discuss strengths-based parenting.
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How can we help our kids be motivated?
NOVEMBER 7, 2023
The good news is that our children are motivated, but the challenge occurs when motivation is needed for tasks that are undesirable or uncomfortable. Join Michael and Tamara as they discuss ways parents can be more effective in helping their children be more intrinsically driven.
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How would being mindful make me a better parent?
FEBRUARY 6, 2023
Research has shown that the practice of mindfulness has significant benefits for living well. Join Tamara and Michael as they discuss the science of mindfulness and the ways it could have a positive impact on your parenting.
9-10AM
Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 884 1001 3321
Passcode: 4VYuYA7-8PM
Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 882 0371 5954
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How can we help our children thrive?
MARCH 12, 2024
Thriving is maximizing our potential through our competencies and our character. Join Michael and Tamara as they discuss what it means to thrive.
9-10AM
Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 857 8560 3177
Passcode: 3pLnPB7-10PM
Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 864 8634 7458
Passcode: 4yGQHF -
What makes us good parents?
APRIL 4, 2024
Join Michael and Tamara for a candid discussion about good parenting.
9-10AM
Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 843 6751 6378
Passcode: 2JVgff7-10PM
Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 810 1677 3952
Passcode: 8vy5AH
Parent COFFEE
At 9am in the CV Library:
September 22
October 20
November 17
December 8
January 19
February 9
March 22
April 19
Parent Book Club
PreK - Grade 4
Chapters 1-5 | Sept. 26
Chapters 6-10 | Nov. 28
Chapters 11-18 | Jan. 23
Chapters 19-24 | Mar. 26
Wrap-Up | Apr. 23
Grades 5-8
Parts I & II | Oct. 24
Parts III & IV | Feb. 20