Parent University: Middle School Series Begins in January!

This year, LEAD's Parent University is here for you ALL YEAR LONG! Parent University has been transformed into a YEARLONG series of workshops hosted by LEAD at no cost, for parents of children from preschool through high school. We encourage you to register early. Space is limited! CLICK ON THE READ MORE TAB TO REGISTER FOR ONE, TWO or ALL THREE!

Our Middle School Series: The Blessing of Raising Teenagers begins in January. This FREE series offers strategies for all parents to help children cope with life’s pressures and develop skills that contribute to a well-rounded and productive adult life.

You will discover new ways to appreciate your child, and celebrate the many gifts they have to offer! School Districts 65 & 67, Lake Forest Country Day School and School of St. Mary sponsor this series.

January 25: "Make Your Mark"--
Dealing with teenagers can often be a mystery to parents. Micah Jacobson, co-founder of the Boomerang Project (www.boomerangproject.com/about) has years of experience working with youth and will help parents understand where their child is in the development process, what to expect next and how to support their child during these transition years. He will show parents how to help their child focus on who they want to be and how to bring out their best! 7-8:30 p.m., Deerpath Middle School Auditorium, 95 West Deerpath, Lake Forest.
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February 6: "Modern Family: Maintaining Values in a World of Change"-- Kids and teens are bombarded with media messages at every turn - tv, music, movies, social networking sites, etc. Sometimes these messages, purposefully or inadvertently, promote drinking, sex, and other risky behavior. How can we foster our family values and help our teens build moral character, respectful relationships, and a strong sense of self? How can we influence them at a time when peer pressure and "fitting in" is so important? Pat Garrity, LCSW, will describe the challenges they face, their perspective on life, and what they are really doing. She will show us ways to help them stay true to themselves with ideas to keep the communication open during this time that they need us most.7-8:30 p.m., Lake Forest Country Day School, 145 S. Green Bay Road, Lake Forest.
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February 13: "Success & Happiness — A Teen’s Perspective""Why are some teens more "successful" than others? How can parents help their children find the secrets to success? CROYA Manager, Todd Nahigian, and local teens will show parents how to best support their teen to be their best, without going overboard. Learn what matters to our kids and get tools to connect with your teen! 7-8:30 p.m., CROYA, Lake Forest.
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For more details, our Parent University Brochure is available in PDF format.

LEAD is grateful to this year's Parent University sponsors: Buchanan Family Fund, The Village of Lake Bluff, Lake Forest Library, Spirit of 67 Foundation,The Reichert Foundation, Lake Forest Country Day School,Lake Forest High School APT, Lake Forest District 67 APT, Lake Forest School District 67, Lake Bluff School District 65, and Speak Up! Prevention Coalition.