In Person: K-1 Kindergarten Parent Circle

A series of four, 90-minute conversations in which Kindergarten parents will have an opportunity to:

• Get up-to-date research and information on how to deal with your most difficult parenting challenges.
• Share experiences and strategies for promoting resilience and healthy psychosocial development.
• Build supportive relationships with other Kindergarten parents.

How they'll work: 

• Each circle limited to no more than 12 parents.
• Led by Doug Barile, LMFT, local family therapist and youth counselor.
• First 15 minutes: Doug will present on a topic highly relevant to effectively parenting your Kindergartner. See sample topics below.
• Remaining time: discussion and sharing.
• Circles encouraged to continue beyond the facilitated sessions.
• No charge! Sessions are co-sponsored by the Ridgefield Community Coalition, the Library and your school's PTA.

Sample Topics:

• Session 1: The Anxiety Epidemic & How You Can Insulate Your Child
• Session 2: The Price of Privilege & Keys to Raising Resilient Kids
• Session 3: Acrobatic Parenting: Staying Positive While Maintaining Limits 
• Session 4: Putting It All Together: Promoting Healthy Development

To register, email dougbarile@gmail.com