Program Type:
Classes & WorkshopsAge Group:
Adults
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Program Description
Description
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
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