SCREENAGERS: GROWING UP IN THE DIGITAL AGEAward-winning SCREENAGERS probes into the vulnerable corners of family life, including the director's own, and depicts messy struggles, over social media, video games, academics, and internet addiction. Through surprising insights from authors and brain scientists solutions emerge on how we can empower kids to best navigate the digital world. […]
An Outdoor Storytelling Celebration for Families (kids 8 and up)Saturday, Sept. 16, 1:00 p.m. Outdoor Classroom Open Space Amphitheater 111 W Baseline Rd, Lafayette (near Lafayette Rec Center) Enjoy indigenous tales in the great outdoors! Our featured storyteller is Dr. Bailey Phelps, a member of the Cherokee Nation a professional storyteller and Native flute player […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]