How to Raise An Adult

SOLD OUT! COLLECTING WAITING LISTBreak Free of the Overparenting Trap & Prepare Your Kid for Success:       A community conversation with best-selling author Julie Lythcott-Haims 7:00 p.m. – Lythcott-Haims presentation, immediately followed by Q&A/discussion 8:30 p.m. – Books available for purchase/book signing; refreshments 8:30-9:45 p.m. – Space available for parent groups and book […]

Guiding our Children to a Mathematical Future

A 3-PART WORKSHOP specifically designed for parents ofELEMENTARY AGE children THIS WORKSHOP WILL INCLUDE: OCT 30 - SESSION 1: Come join us for an interactive evening to learn about how current research into the development of mathematical thinking impacts how we teach math to our students, in particular how we teach computation. Participants will leave […]

Opioid Awareness: Speaking From the Heart and Soul of Addiction

Join us for this free event to learn more about opioids and their impact on youth and familiesWhat's going on in Boulder County? What's different and dangerous about opiates? What can you do or say to support families and loved ones? Get the facts and engage in facilitated discussions around the use of opioids. Learn […]

High Performance Parenting

for Parents of 6-8th Grade Children with David Auday LMS counselor, teacher, coachThis dynamic presentation covers the skills for becoming a High-Performance Parent in our fast-paced world: Positive Parenting techniques and Applications Myth of Control Support vs. Enablement Parent/School/Activities Partnership’s Creating a Community of Parents as Partners Creating a High-Performance Parent GoalWith David Auday, counselor […]

Making a Living and a Life: A New View of “Environmental Careers”

Are you a young person who wants to make the world a better place through your life’s work, but don’t know, yet, quite how to proceed?  Are you a parent whose son or daughter is soon to make their way in the world and wants to make a difference?  This interactive program brings new energy and concepts […]

Puzzled About How to Talk to Your Kids Regarding Drugs and Alcohol

Let's Sort Out the Pieces Together!iThrive will lead a discussion on the current drug trends, brain chemistry of substance, and tools needed for teen drug prevention. In addition, Platt's SRO (School Resource Officer), Jeanette Cunning, will be providing additional details and examples of what she is seeing at Platt Middle School & CHOICE Program as […]

PEN Program Training-POSTPONED!

PEN's 3rd Interactive Course: POSTPONED!1.30.18 Parent 360 (Mentor) Program: 11:30 - 1:30 PM This program connects seasoned parents with incoming parents, offering support and assistance as they transition into a school community and is a complement to BVSD's Student 360 Program. This training provides the basics and materials necessary to start a program. PEN has enhancements […]

Angst: Raising Awareness Around Anxiety

Co-hosted by Casey Middle School, Centennial Middle and Crest View Elementary HELD AT Casey Middle School This intimate and honest documentary and virtual reality experience looks at anxiety, its causes and effects, and what we can do about it.  Featuring interviews with kids, young adults, experts and researchers. Q & A will follow the screening.  […]

Natural Highs

Alternatives to Drugs and AlcoholAn Interactive Conversation with Parents & Teens A Panel of Natural Highs Youth Participants and Avani G. Dilger, LPC, CACIII Learn more about: Brain chemistry basics about sobriety, drug & alcohol use and recovery How to support your teen with healthy alternatives Local resources Parents & Teens are Welcome
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Insider Perspectives on Autism

The Insider Panel Group and Jon Garson, LCSW, along with sponsors BVSD and PEN invite you toBring your curiosity and desire to learn to: INSIDER PERSPECTIVES ON AUTISM Six young adults on the Autism Spectrum will answer your questions and talk about their life experiences. This presentation is FREE but donations are appreciated. DONATE HERE. Entrance: […]