Past Workshop Info

LEAD and Lake Forest Books Welcome

Dr. Meg Meeker Nationally bestselling author of Strong Fathers, Strong Daughters

THE TEN HABITS OF HAPPY MOTHERS ~Reclaiming Our Passion, Purpose, and Sanity~

Wednesday, March 16th
Gorton Community Center Community Room
7:00 – 8:30 pm

Do you or someone you know learn differently?

Come meet Jonathan Mooney author of "Learning Outside the Lines"

Wednesday, February 23, 2011
7-9 PM
Gorton Community Center Auditorium
400 East Illinois Road, Lake Forest

Register for this free event. Space is limited.

Join fellow parents, students, and educators to learn about overcoming learning differences and achieving academic success.

Over 500 student athletes, parents, and coaches came to LEAD's Nov 2nd program at Lake Forest High School to hear John Underwood – NCAA All American, Olympic coach, sports physiologist and founder/co-president American Athletic Institute - outline what it takes for athletes to perform at their best.

CLICK HERE for the presentation video

CLICK HERE for the presentation PPT SLIDES. This is a large file that takes approximately 1 minute to download from dropbox.com.

Underwood discussed attitude, nutrition, sleep, effects of alcohol, drugs, caffeine, and more. He challenged and inspired teens to make healthy, responsible choices and take a leadership role in encouraging their teammates to do the same. Parents and coaches left with a clear understanding of how best to support our teens.

For additional information, visit AmericanAthleticInstitute.org.

Author Dr. Eitan Schwarz Speaks at LEAD Program

October 4, 2010
9:30-11 AM
Lake Forest Library, Children's Activity Room
Free
For Parents of Children Preschool to Grade 4

For more programs see the calendar below. Also, visit our resources page with videos, blogs, articles, websites, recommended "reads" and more! CLICK HERE or on the Resources tab above.

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!

Dr. Jenny Wojcik, Parent University 2010 Workshop Facilitator

For all grades

Improve your child's sense of physical, social, and mental well-being both in school and daily life. Gain an understanding of "mindfulness", key related brain research, samples of contemplative practices, and resources for parents and children.

Diane Busch, Parent University 2010 Workshop Facilitator

For grades 8-12

Parents face difficulty setting rules and limits, especially when many of their teenager's peers seem to have no limits at all. Diane Busch explains how and why you should set family rules about alcohol, drugs, and other risky behavior. You'll gain practical strategies for effective consequences in dealing with your teen.

Barbara Coloroso, Keynote Speaker Parent University 2010

For all grades

Internationally recognized speaker and bestselling author, Barbara Coloroso, shared with parents highlights and insight from her book Just Because It's Not Wrong, Doesn't Make It Right: From Toddlers to Teens, Teaching Kids to Think and Act Ethically.