When Bad Things Happen to Good Families: Talking with our Children about Transition, Crisis and Loss
Parents need to understand how their children might respond to stressful events, such as moving, separation/divorce, death, etc. In this workshop, parents will learn developmentally appropriate ways to prepare children for difficult changes and how to build resilience, as well as strategies for supporting them in the midst of these types of stressors. Presented by Larry Berkowitz and Joanna Hooper, both of Riverside Trauma Center. FREE.
Tuesday, April 24, 2012, 7:00-8:30 pm. Freedman Center, 225 Nevada St., 02460
Talking to Your Child About Sexual Assault: What to Say, What Not to Say and How You Can Empower Your Child (for parents of elementary age children)
As a parent, do you know what to say – or not to say – to your child about sexual assault? How do we teach our kids about appropriate and inappropriate touching and, ultimately, how do we empower them to behave when they feel uncomfortable? This workshop is geared for parents of elementary age children and will be presented by Gail Sommer, ExecutiveDirector, Child Assault Prevention Program. Note that a similar workshop will be taking place at Brown Middle School on the same evening for parents of teens. FREE.
Tuesday, May 1, 2012, 7:00-8:30 p.m. Mason Rice Elementary School Auditorium
Talking to Your Child About Sexual Assault: What to Say, What Not to Say and How You Can Empower Your Child (for parents of teens)
Sexual assault is a difficult, but important topic, especially with teens. Learn how to talk to your child and how we, as parents can help our teens to establish appropriate boundaries with peers and others. Presented by Meg Bossong,Community Mobilization Project Manager at the Boston Area Rape Crisis Center (BARCC). Note that a similar workshop will be taking place at Mason Rice School on the same evening for parents of elementarty school students. FREE.
Tuesday, May 1, 2012, 7:00-8:30 p.m. Brown Middle School Library
Beyond a Bigger Backpack: Preparing for the Transition to Kindergarten
Whether it’s your first or last child to go off to kindergarten, going to a new school and being in a bigger class with other changes can present challenges. Join this interactive workshop to share and learn practical tips and fun tools to help make the transition to kindergarten easier for everyone. Presented by Janet Lucey and Beverly Mobilia, Early Childhood Specialists with The Newton Partnership. FREE.
Thursday, May 3, 2012, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Education Center, Room 304, 100 Walnut Street
The Autism Revolution: Whole Body Strategies for Making Life All it Can Be
After years of treating patients and analyzing scientific data, prominent Harvard researcher and clinician, Dr. Martha Herbert offers a revolutionary new view of autism and a transformative strategy for dealing with it. Autism is not a hardwired impairment programmed into a child’s genes and destined to remain fixed forever, as we’re often told. Instead, it is the result of a cascade of events, many seemingly minor: perhaps a genetic mutation, some toxic exposures, a stressful birth, a vitamin deficiency, or a series of infections. FREE event. A book signing will follow the presentation. Books will be available for purchase.
Wednesday, May 9, 2012, 7:00-8:30 P.M. Newton South High School
School-Age Siblings: Moving from Rivalry to Revelry
Dr. Deborah Weinstock-Savoy, psychologist and parent of three, discusses the dynamics of sibling relationships and how to create a harmonious family environment. FREE.
Thursday, May 17, 2012, 7:00-8:30 p.m. Bowen Elementary School
For more information go to www.thenewtonpartnership.org/attend-an-event/
