Mark your calendars NOW for the LEAD Parent
Education programs! Our goal is to heighten parent AWARENESS on the
many issues - social, educational, health and safety, to name a few -
that affect families today. Jump right in with us by attending our
programs! We are eager to learn about the topics that you would like to
see covered in future programs.
-- Free -- For parents of children in grades K-8 Keeping Your Family Grounded
and
Connected in a Privileged World
The issues facing families in high income areas can be difficult. In
this fun and interactive workshop, Parenting Perspectives will
provide practical and easy-to-implement tips and creative approaches to
help parents navigate through some of the toughest challenges of
parenting in today’s privileged world. You will learn how to encourage
your child to construct healthy “inner” homes.
Monday, May 5, 2008
9:45 - 11:30 am
Gorton Community Center, 1861 Room
Parent
Networking
More events coming soon.
Special
Events
-- Free --
For parents of 8th grade students Trading Spaces: A Successful
Transition to High School The challenges of moving on to high school can
be overwhelming. Come hear a discussion of the issues and situations
your children will face as they “trade spaces” from middle school to
high school. Our panel will include representatives from LFHS, CROYA,
and LEAD. Parents from all local schools are welcome. Sponsored by Lake
Forest District 67 Parent Awareness, Lake Bluff PTO, LFHS APT and LEAD.
Monday, May 12, 2008
7:00-9:00 pm
Lake Forest High School, David Miller Theatre
No registration required
Parent
Education Programs Free to the Public
(unless otherwise noted)
For
parents of children in
grades K-5 Love
& Logic For Elementary School Children
This five-week program will help shape thoughtful, caring and
responsible children. Participants will receive practical, easy-to-use
techniques that they can put to work immediately. The Love & Logic
program allows children to grow through their mistakes and to live with
the consequences of their choices. Parents will study shared control,
shared thinking and decision making, consequences, and ways to maintain
children’s self-confidence. Taught by Lynn
Weitz, District 65 School Counselor, and Jan Perlis-Glassman, District 65
Social Worker.
Please call Lynn
Weitz at (847) 234-9403 or Jan Perlis-Glassman at (847) 234-9405 to
register.
This Love & Logic Parent presentation has been generously
underwritten by Lake Bluff School District 65. 5
sessions (Tuesdays) April 15, 22, 29, May 6 and 13, 2008
9:00-10:30 am
Lake Bluff District 65 East Elementary School
121 E. Sheridan Place, Lake Bluff
$15.00 per person (charge covers materials costs)
Comments from past participants:
“The class gave lots of info and I’ll continue
to seek out more!”
“Excellent class, I feel empowered. Thank you
for your time and knowledge!”
"The class taught me not to respond to anger with anger. When I am at
my wit’s end, I remove myself from the situation and it really works!”
“I plan to come to the next session!”
For information regarding our
programs, you can contact Karen Cunningham, Program
Director, LEAD, by phone 847-295-9075, fax 847-295-9076, email us at LEAD9075@aol.com.
