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Tuesday, November 2, 7-8:30 pm
LFHS Raymond Miller Auditorium

For Student Athletes, Parents, and Coaches -- Grades 7-12

John Underwood, Executive Director of the American Athletic Institute, former NCAA All American, Olympic coach, and sports physiologist will highlight personal qualities and behaviors key to reaching peak athletic performance. His research-based presentation outlines the physical, behavioral and psychosocial consequences of social drinking and drug use on athletic performance as well as the impact of nutrition and sleep choices. Underwood challenges and inspires teens to make healthy, responsible choices and take a leadership role in encouraging their teammates to do the same. Parents and coaches will leave with a clear understanding of how best to support our teens as athletes and leaders.

Sponsored by The Grandy Fund, Speak Up! Prevention Coalition, and Lake Forest High School

Speaker: Michael Brandwein

For parents of children in pre-school through 8th grade, co-sponsored by Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital

Tuesday, October 26, 7:30 to 9 PM
Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital
Health Education Center, Room A
660 Westmoreland, Lake Forest
$10 per person/ $15 per couple
Register Here

Looking for ways to deal with tantrums, talking back, and other disrespectful behavior? Want to keep your cool? Then this program is for you! Michael Brandwein will provide specific tips that you can use now to increase positive communication in your home, while developing warm and supportive relationships with your children!

Michael Brandwein is an author, writer and dad. He's received an Emmy for his programs, Parenting Puzzle. Learn more about How to Have Great Communication with Your Kids Program. Learn more about Michael Brandwein.

Parents gave excellent reviews to keynote speaker Barbara Coloroso, and the many local experts that lead interactive workshops at Parent University 2010. These wonderful speakers and parents made the day a success! We want to continue to share the event's expert information to support and empower parents! Simply click on a topic below to access the video highlights and additional resources.

KEYNOTE PRESENTATION:

Barbara Coloroso, Just Because It's Not Wrong, Doesn't Make It Right, for all grades.

WORKSHOPS:

Resources for Parents of Children in Grades 5-8

About 75 parents attended each of these three sessions in Jan and early Feb. If you missed it, want to share it with a friend or spouse, or simply want more information, you'll find it here.

Session Notes, Video, Additional Resources, and Facilitator BLOGs are available! Click on the topic below.

• Resilience: Develop and Nurture Your Child's Inner Self
• Connecting with Your Teen: Simple Strategies
• Family Values: Relationships and Discipline

This series was sponsored by The Buchanan Fund of United Way. Hosted by School Districts 65 & 67.

Parents and their high school teens get "Street Smart" on legal issues related to drinking, driving, and the internet.

Don't miss the 2010 program!

Thursday, November 11, 7 to 8:30 PM
Lake Forest High School, David Miller Auditorium
For parents and high school students
Students from all schools welcome (public and private)

To learn more, view the VIDEO below of the November 2009 panel discussion with a Lake County judge, prosecutor, personnel from Lake Forest High School, LFHS APT, parents, and students.

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