PEN’s 16th Annual Kick-Off

Please join PEN in kicking off our theme for the year, "A Year of Strength". Keynote speaker, Dr. Elizabeth Olson, is a licensed Psychologist and Clinical Director of The Collective For Psychological Wellness. She will cover how we can transform fears into strengths by - Coping with fear - Building internal resources - Understanding brain […]

Connecting B4 Correcting

An Interactive presentation led by Jessica Dancingheart of Open to PossibilitiesAre you tired of correcting and having power struggles with your kids?  In this presentation, you will learn how the brain processes information so you can be present to yourself and your child in a biologically respectful and effective way.  Learn how to maintain positive […]

Celebrating Bird Migration

Explore the wonderful world of birds in a beautiful place! See a live falcon and other birds of prey up close and view birds in the wild through spotting scopes and binoculars. Learn about migration, marshes and the role avian friends play in our lives. Enjoy games, art projects and a scavenger hunt. These and […]

HillTopics Dyslexia Awareness Events

October is Dyslexia Awareness MonthHillside School will be hosting events to bring more awareness to dyslexia and learning. 10/10 at 12:15-1:45pm: Dyslexia and Learning Part I at Boulder JCC, 6007 Oreg Ave, Boulder 11/14 from 12:15-1:45pm: Dyslexia and Learning Part II at Boulder JCC, 6007 Oreg Ave, Boulder For more information visit: HillTopics

Dyslexia Awareness Coffee Talk

Join the conversation on the Complexities of Raising Dyslexic Kids!Parents supporting parents with guidance from a panel of experts can be a safe place to explore whatever is coming up for ur child as they move through Middle and High School. Panelists include: Kathy Sherman, Hillside School; Anna Stewart, BVSD Special Education; Wendi Kirkpatrick, parent, […]

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 […]