Parent Engagement Network

Enough As She Is at Fairview High School
2018-03-12 18:30 - 20:30 UTC
How to Help Girls Move Beyond Impossible Standards of Success to Live Healthy, Happy, and Fulfilling Lives
A Book Tour and Presentation with Rachel Simmons, Author of Odd Girl Out and Curse of the Good Girl.
PEN is partnering with Rosalind Wiseman, author of the book that inspired the movie MEAN GIRLS, and her organization, Cultures of Dignity, to bring you this event!! You don’t want to miss this amazing opportunity to learn how we all contribute to a culture of girls that believe THEY ARE ENOUGH!

REGISTER HERE for event, book and/or exclusive “meet-and-greet” with Rachel!
PEN PALs receive Discount Tickets Contact Paula at paula.nelson@penbv.org

Angst Documentary: Raising Awareness Around Anxiety at Louisville Middle School
2018-03-08 18:30 - 20:30
Hosted by PEN at Louisville 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. The film is subtitled in Spanish and interpretation will be available for the after discussion.
Tickets $10/Adult, $3/youth PURCHASE TIX
NOTE: A limited number of scholarship tix are available – please submit your request by completing this form: Scholarship Ticket
The Angst project is an IndieFlix Original, documentary designed to raise awareness around anxiety with an emphasis on youth and families. The film includes interviews with kids, teens, experts, and parents. Our goal specifically is to help people identify and understand the symptoms of anxiety and encourage them to reach out for help. Angst will be screened in schools, communities, and theaters around the world. The film and corresponding materials provide tools, resources, and hope. AngstMovie.com
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Body Matters: Understanding Eating Disorders and the Jorrney to Recovery at Platt Middle
2018-03-01 18:00 - 20:00
Body Matters: Understanding Eating Disorders and the Journey to Recovery
Join our panel of experts in breaking the silence to remove the stigma of eating disorders. This presentation will cover:

Education about Eating Disorders
Warning Signs and Symptoms
How to talk about eating disorders
Steps to recovery

Thank you to our presenters:

Wendy Miller: Wendy has been a compulsive overeater her entire life. She has been in recovery from this disease for 16 years. She’s here to carry a message of hope as she shares her story of struggle as a compulsive overeater and how she found recovery from this disease. She is also a parent at Platt Middle School and will be commenting on eating disorders from a parent perspective.
Lize Britton: Lize was a four-time Colorado state cross country and track champion and twice qualified for the Kinney National Championships, placing seventh as a senior after winning the regional meet in Wisconsin. She also won and set the record at the grueling Pikes Peak Ascent. As a freshman in college, she placed second at The Athletics Congress Junior Cross-Country Championships and continued to set records in mountain races around Colorado, all while struggling with an eating disorder. Committed to her recovery, Lize now works as a writer and is an advocate for eating disorder recovery. She’s also the manager at SmithKlein Gallery downtown.
Dana L. McDowell, MA, LPC, CEDS: a licensed Psychotherapist & Certified Eating Disorder Specialist (CEDS)
She is the former President & Founder of the Denver Metro Int’l Association of Eating Disorder Professionals Chapter (iaedp)
and the founder of New Beginnings Psychotherapy, LLC Her passion is holistic healing with a commitment to helping clients reach optimal wellness naturally.

Special thanks to Jackson Miller, a student at Platt Middle School, whose passion to bring light to this subject made this event possible. Seeing the need for more education and support for youth around eating disorders, Jackson contacted PEN to assist him in creating this program as part of his Mitzvah project. Thank you, Jackson.
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Motivational Interviewing for Parents of Teens
2018-02-27 18:30 - 20:30
At Fairview High School
Communication consultant Karen Alonge will teach us a few communication skills from Motivational Interviewing — a collaborative conversation style that helps enhance motivation and commitment to change. You’ll come away with several strategies for facilitating productive conversations with your teens about creating positive changes in their own lives. You’ll also learn how to minimize your likelihood of triggering resistance and defensiveness.

“Change is exhilarating when done by us, and exasperating when done to us.” – Rosabeth Moss Kanter. We can leave this out if necessary
“Quite often, when we respectfully invite people to articulate their own reasons and plans for making a change, they will talk themselves into changing.” – Karen Alonge
About Karen Alonge: As an interpersonal communication consultant and trainer, Karen’s specialty is communication strategies for reducing resistance and defensiveness. She’s a member of the Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers and has trained and coached thousands of Motivational Interviewing learners over the past decade. She designs and delivers customized communication workshops and retreats for professionals in a variety of fields, including conflict resolution, criminal justice, education, healthcare, and social service agencies, and also provides individual consultations to people who find themselves embroiled in contentious communication situations at home or in the workplace. In her free time, when Karen isn’t hiking or falling into internet search rabbit holes, she is writing. She recently published her first book: Just Two Words: Tiny Mantras for a Satisfying Life. Karen’s book will be for sale at the event.
This event is free but RSVPs are appreciated. REGISTER HERE
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Raising Resilient Girls
2018-02-20 18:30 - 20:00
With Simone Marean at Southern Hills Middle School
PARENT EDUCATION TALK FOR PARENTS, TEACHERS, AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS
Raising Resilient Girls is a 1-hour talk followed by a 30 minute Q&A session for parents, teachers, and community members

Girls Leadership speaks to parents and teachers across the country about the challenges girls face today, the reasons why we see girls struggling, and what we can do to help them. In this acclaimed 1-hour talk (followed by a 30 minute Q&A), we share how to help girls practice assertive self-expression, emotional intelligence, and healthy relationships, preparing them for a life of personal and social leadership. This engaging presentation covers the development of girl dynamics beginning in preschool through high school.
As written up in Parents Magazine, this talk concentrates on practical advice that can be executed in a real-life setting, such as:

Talking about your own not-so-happy feelings;
Sharing your mistakes;
Helping your daughter to solve her own problems;
The Good Girl Phenomenon and conflict as an opportunity for positive change

This presentation is for adults only.
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Free- "Natural Highs" Evening - Healthy Alternatives to Drugs and Alcohol
2018-02-20 17:30 - 19:30
An interactive Conversation with Parents & Teens
A Panel of Natural Highs Youth Participants
and Avani G. Dilger, LPC, CACIII
Tuesday, February 20, 2017
5:30 pm-7:30 pm
Casey Middle School
Parents & Teens are Welcome
Learn more about:

Brain chemistry basics about sobriety, drug & alcohol use and recovery
How to support your teen with healthy alternatives
Local resources

-You are welcome to bring your questions to the discussion –
For more information: Jenny Burnsed at 303-882-8819 or gigijack@aol.com
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Smart Parenting in a World with Sexting at Angevine Middle School
2018-02-15 18:00 - 20:00
Sexting has become a common form of sexual expression and, unfortunately, it is also a tool for manipulation, exploitation and sexual assault. We know that middle and high school students are some of the most enthusiastic and vulnerable participants in this sexting environment.
To give you the tools to support your children in maintaining healthy and empowering relationships, Angevine Middle School is partnering Zonta Foothills Club of Boulder County to present “Smart Parenting in a World With Sexting”.
Join us for this informative panel and workshop designed to help you help your children, navigate the challenges of healthy relationships and interactions (sexual and otherwise). We will discuss the legal guidelines of consent with sexting and the related ramifications, and empower you with bystander intervention tools.
The evening will be co-facilitated by Prevention Educators at MESA (Moving to End Sexual Assault) and SPAN (Safehouse Progressive Alliance for Nonviolence) and the Boulder District Attorney’s Office.
WE RECOMMEND THAT YOUR CHILDREN NOT ATTEND THIS SESSION.
RSVPs, while not required, are greatly appreciated. RSVP HERE
Special thanks to Zonta Foothills for organizing this important event for our community. For more information about Zonta visit: https://www.zontafoothills.org/contact-us/

Parenting the Love and Logic Way: A Class for Parents of Pre-Teens and Teens - Feb 8th - March 15th
2018-02-08 18:30 - 21:30
Taught by Stephanie Bryan, LCSW, CACIIIOne session presented on Natural Highs, presented by Avani Dilger
Sponsored by the Parent Engagement Network, Boulder County Healthy Youth Alliance and New Vista High School
Teenager running your life? Maintain and/or restore harmony to your household with this class. You will learn to parent with a smile. Your child will learn to accept responsibility for their actions
Dates: Thursdays, February 8th – March 15th, 2018
Class on March 8th on Natural Highs taught by Avani Dilger
Time: 6:30 – 9:30pm
Location: Congregation Har HaShem, 3950 Baseline Rd Boulder 80303
Natural Highs Class on March 8th held at New Vista High School, 700 20th St. Boulder
Cost: $150.00 / individual
Call Stephanie for scholarships or ask questions about the class (303) 875 – 7294
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Smart Parenting In A World with Sexting at Boulder High School
2018-02-08 18:30 - 20:00
Sexting has become a common form of sexual expression and, unfortunately, it is also a tool for manipulation, exploitation and sexual assault. We know that middle and high school students are some of the most enthusiastic and vulnerable participants in this sexting environment.
To give you the tools to support your children in maintaining healthy and empowering relationships, Boulder High School is partnering Zonta Foothills Club of Boulder County to present “Smart Parenting in a World With Sexting”.
Join us for this informative panel and workshop designed to help you help your children, navigate the challenges of healthy relationships and interactions (sexual and otherwise). We will discuss the legal guidelines of consent with sexting and the related ramifications, and empower you with bystander intervention tools.
The evening will be co-facilitated by Prevention Educators at MESA (Moving to End Sexual Assault) and SPAN (Safehouse Progressive Alliance for Nonviolence) and the Boulder District Attorney’s Office.
WE RECOMMEND THAT YOUR CHILDREN NOT ATTEND THIS SESSION.
RSVPs, while not required, are greatly appreciated REGISTER HERE

Making a Living and a Life - A New View of “Environmental Careers”
2018-02-07 19:00 - 20:30
Are you a parent whose son or daughter is soon to make their way in the world and wants to make a difference? Are you a young person who wants to make the world a better place through your life’s work and sees that leadership is needed to make a difference? This interactive program brings new energy and concepts to envisioning and creating a sustainable world based on “environmental literacy.” Explore how our livelihoods can nourish us and the living systems upon which we depend. Learn ways that environmental principles can inform and guide ALL careers, not just those we normally think of as “environmental careers.” Educators, members of the business community and others are also invited to help co-envision and co-create ways to make these connections.
PEN Partners with Martin Ogle, because looking at how environmental literacy fits with career choices is a great example of the types of programs we do to prepare children for young adulthood. This presentation will include a talk by Martin Ogle, founder of Entrepreneurial Earth LLC and interactive discussions to help our community “Make a Living and a Life” – especially through the talent, energy and optimism of young people! This program will take place at the Broomfield Library on Wednesday, February 7, 7:00 p.m. For more information,contact Martin Ogle at Martin@EntrepreneurialEarth.com or 720-612-0506.
* “Making a Living and a Life” is adapted from a section title in the book, The Nature Principle, and is used by permission from the author, Richard Louv.
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Love and Logic Early Childhood Parenting Made Fun! Sessions run Feb 5 - March 5
2018-02-05 18:30 - 21:00
Put the FUN Back into Your Parenting!A class from the Love and Logic Institute for parents of kids
pre-birth to age 6
Taught by Stephanie Bryan
Sponsored by The Parent Engagement Network and Boulder county Healthy Youth Alliance
Raise your child to think and problem-solve from a very young age!
This class provides parents with specific skills to use and a mind-set that allows them to be present with their children, meet their needs, develop a loving relationship from an infant’s first day, and set developmentally appropriate limits and boundaries. It is empowering to both parents and children. Taking the class when you child is an infant will give you a way to think about parenting and your role as a parent.
Dates: Feb. 5 – March 5, 2018 from 6:30-9:00
Note: there is NO CLASS on Feb. 19th
Location: Congregation Har HaShem
3950 Baseline Road
Boulder CO 80303
Cost: $150.00/individual
Contact Stephanie with question or for information about scholarships (303) 875-7294
REGISTER HERE

2nd Annual Stress & Anxiety Symposium
2018-01-27 08:00 - 16:00
Do you feel overwhelmed by the pervasive stress and anxiety that permeates our families, schools, and communities? PEN recognizes that every parent must at some point wrestle with the battle for time, energy and balance. And, every parent worries that their children will do the same. If you are tired of being negatively impacted by stress and anxiety, PEN can help! We have put together more than 30 experts and thought leaders to support you in understanding and managing stress & anxiety. Throughout the day, you will get breakfast, lunch and cutting-edge information and strategies to take care of yourself and teach your children to do the same. Don’t be a victim! Join us for the day and learn to Rethink, Reset, and Refresh your relationship to stress & anxiety!

Date: January 27, 2018
Time: 8:00am – 4:00pm
Location: Boulder Valley Christian Church: 7100 S. Boulder Rd. Boulder Co 80303
Cost: Adults – $50.00 / Youth – $10.00

The symposium is open to youth of all ages. All content is appropriate, however you will want to select workshops that your child can understand. Child care is available for children who are potty trained – 9 years old.

Click Here for Scholarship Tickets – Money for scholarship tickets provided by The Hope Coalition

Your ticket includes breakfast & lunch provided by Premier Members Credit Union, as well as entrance in to 1 workshop in the morning and 2 workshops in the afternoon. Resource tables will also be available throughout the day.
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Please fill out one form / person so that you can select your preferred workshops.
The purpose of the symposium is to:

Increase understanding of stress and anxiety.
Provide education about the types of stress, causes, signs & symptoms, impacts, healthy vs. unhealthy coping strategies and stress management techniques.
Rethink perceptions and impacts of stress on youth, families, and schools.
Provide practical tips, tools, and resources that help people take control of their stress!

Schedule for the Day:

Check-In & Breakfast: 8-9:00am
Keynote: 9-10:00am
Dr. Benjamin Mullin, Ph.D. | Assistant Professor | Department of Psychiatry
University of Colorado School of Medicine | Children’s Hospital Colorado
Morning Workshop: 10:15-11:45
Lunch: 11:45-12:30
Afternoon Workshop 1: 12:30-1:30pm
Afternoon Workshop 2: 1:45-2:45pm
Debrief & Closing: 3-4:00pm

Click here for a detailed description of the Available Workshops
Do you want to be one of our sponsors, or know someone who would be interested in supporting this event? Click here for our sponsorship package. Contact Shelly Mahon at shelly.mahon@penbv.org / 608-770-1342 to get more information about PEN, the event, or sponsorship opportunities.
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Featured Keynote

Insider Perspectives on Autism
2018-01-25 18:00 - 20:00
￼The Insider Panel Group and Jon Garson, LCSW, along with sponsors BVSD and PEN invite you to
Bring 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: Please use the After Hours security entrance which is tucked behind the Board Room on the east side. In the evening, you can park in in reserved spaces.
RSVPs appreciated but not required. SIGN UP HERE

For more information, please contact Anna Stewart, BVSD Parent Liaison at 720.561.5918 or anna.stewart@bvsd.org

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Natural Highs
2018-01-18 18:30 - 20:30
Alternatives to Drugs and Alcohol
An 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 . Bring your questions to the discussion.
FREE – $5.00 donation welcomed
For more information: Allison O’Neall, Avani Dilger at 303-859-5778 or avani@ naropa.edu Facebook: “Natural Highs Community” www.naturalhighs.org
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Angst: Raising Awareness Around Anxiety
2018-01-16 18:30 - 20:30
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. The film is subtitled in Spanish and interpretation will be available for the after discussion.
Tickets $8/Adult, $2/youth PURCHASE TIX
NOTE: A limited number of scholarship tix are available – please submit your request by completing this form: Scholarship Ticket
The Angst project is an IndieFlix Original documentary designed to raise awareness around anxiety with an emphasis on youth and families. Our goal specifically is to help people identify and understand the symptoms of anxiety and encourage them to reach out for help. Angst will be screened in schools, communities, and theaters around the world. The film and corresponding materials provide tools, resources, and hope.
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PEN Program Training-POSTPONED!
2018-01-12 11:30 - 13:30
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 for central aspects of the program as well as a training kit to support implementation that is customizable to fit the needs of your school.

Puzzled About How to Talk to Your Kids Regarding Drugs and Alcohol
2017-11-14 18:00 - 20:00
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 well as other BVSD Middle Schools.
Questions? Contact Victoria at vboydston@gmail.com
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Making a Living and a Life: A New View of “Environmental Careers"
2017-11-08 19:00 - 21:00
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 to envisioning and creating a sustainable world based on “environmental literacy.” Explore how our livelihoods and even our hobbies can nourish us and the living systems upon which we depend. Learn ways that environmental principles can inform and guide ALL careers, not just those we normally think of as “environmental careers.”
This program will include a talk, reflections by local business people who purposefully address sustainability in a wide variety of work and creative discussions to enable students to consider how they will “Make a Living and a Life.
Join Martin Ogle, founder of Entrepreneurial Earth LLC and education program coordinator for Lafayette Open Space for a program for middle-high school students and their parents and teachers. Come early for a light dinner or drinks! To RSVP and for more information, contact Martin Ogle at Martin@EntrepreneurialEarth.com or 720-612-0506.
Click HERE to see the event flier

High Performance Parenting
2017-11-07 18:00 - 20:00
for Parents of 6-8th Grade Children with David Auday LMS counselor, teacher, coach
This 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 at LMS, teacher, and coach

Contact Lisa Nibarger with questions lisa@nibarger.org

Opioid Awareness: Speaking From the Heart and Soul of Addiction
2017-11-06 18:30 - 20:30
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 some of the signs, symptoms, and strategies for avoiding their damaging impact on our youth and families. Hear first-hand accounts and personal stories of addiction, including young adults and parents.
Expert speakers:

Jamie Feld, MPH, Epidemiologist, Bo. Co. Public Health
Denise Vincioni, LPC, CACIII, Denver Recovery Group
Douglas Jowdy, PhD., University of CO Hospital

Interpretation and childcare available upon request.
For more information contact:

Trina Faatz of BHS PEN trinafaatz@gmail.com
Debbie Brinley of FHS PEN debbie.brinley@penbv.org
Richele Mein of FHS PEN FHSLessStress@gmail.com

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Guiding our Children to a Mathematical Future
2017-10-30 17:30 - 2017-11-09 19:30
A 3-PART WORKSHOP specifically designed for parents of
ELEMENTARY 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 with an understanding of math development from preschool years up through the elementary years, why our teaching strategies might look different than when you were in school, and tools we can use as parents to help our kids strengthen their math learning including games that YOU will make and take home with you.
NOV 6 – SESSION 2: In Part 2 of our series, we will build upon learning from session #1 as we explore research that focuses on multi-digit computation and we’ll extend our understanding from number sense and math facts (session 1) to place value understanding as it relates to computation. We will explore how this understanding develops from a very young age, long before we would expect our children to be computing with larger quantities. Parents will leave with a better understanding of current practices as well as tools to support their students and games to play at home.
NOV 13 – SESSION 3: In the last class of our series we will pull together and apply our learning from the first two sessions to further develop and build upon our understanding of how young children develop mathematical understanding. During this class, we will explore a wide variety of commercially available games to become critical consumers and value the role of game play in developing math skills. Come ready to PLAY! We will also make games for everyone to take home and you will leave with a long list of games to add to your shopping wish lists and thrift store look-fors!
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Limited childcare available for $5/child/night (select when registering

How to Raise An Adult
2017-10-24 19:00 - 21:30
SOLD OUT! COLLECTING WAITING LIST
Break 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 clubs to meet and discuss

In How to Raise an Adult, Julie Lythcott-Haims draws on research, on conversations with admissions officers, educators, and employers, and on her own insights as a mother and as a student dean to highlight the ways in which overparenting harms children, their stressed- out parents, and society at large. While empathizing with the parental hopes and, especially, fears that lead to over helping, Lythcott-Haims offers practical alternative strategies that underline the importance of allowing children to make their own mistakes and develop the resilience, resourcefulness, and inner determination necessary for success. Relevant to parents of toddlers as well as of twentysomethings— and of special value to parents of teens.

Special thanks to Dawson school for hosting this FREE event for the public. REGISTER HERE is necessary to reserve your spot.
PEN Book Group Coordinator, Fawnda Hathaway, will be on hand to help organize groups based on Lythcott-Haims book. A book signing will follow the presentation.
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Dyslexia Awareness Coffee Talk
2017-10-16 09:30 - 11:00
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, teacher and member of BVKID;
Marie, parent advocate from YES! CO Learning Allys;
Sue Hirsh, advocate and parent of college-aged dyslexic kids;
Robin McEvoy Ph.D., author Child Decoded.

Potential topics to explore:

Navigating 7 classes, 7 teachers, and Homework;
When to advocate and when to coach to build self-efficacy;
Assistive technology, tips, and tools for school success;
Social-emotional ups and downs;
Celebrating the strengths of a mighty “dyslexian”.

Hillside School is hosting other dyslexia awareness events throughout the month visit: Hilltopics
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HillTopics Dyslexia Awareness Events
2017-10-10 00:00 - 2017-11-14 23:59
October is Dyslexia Awareness Month
Hillside 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

Celebrating Bird Migration
2017-10-08 13:00 - 15:00
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 other activities will be featured at the 4rd Annual “Celebrating Bird Migration” at Lafayette’s Waneka Lake and Greenlee Wildlife Preserve Open Space.
The 1/3 mile walking path between the parking area and Greenlee Wildlife Preserve will feature several local organizations with great activities and displays to offer! In addition to Lafayette Open Space, the following groups will be on hand to entertain and educate: Environment for the Americas (home of International Migratory Bird Day), Wild Wings Environmental Education, the Lafayette Rec Center, the Lafayette Historical Society, Boulder County Audubon Society, Thorne Nature Experience, the American Birding Association Lafayette Youth Advisory Committee, Empowerment Center of East County, JAX Outdoor Gear and Broomfield Open Space (with the Broomfield Bird Club). The Parent Engagement Network is also a co-sponsor. This free, public event is suitable for all ages and will also feature an array of fine door prizes.
This program begins at the Waneka Lake East parking lot, where Emma St. ends at Caria Drive in Lafayette. For more information, contact Martin Ogle at Martin@EntrepreneurialEarth.com or 720-612-0506.
This event was rescheduled to October 8th due to weather forecast on September 24th.

Connecting B4 Correcting
2017-10-04 17:30 - 19:30
An Interactive presentation led by Jessica Dancingheart of Open to Possibilities
Are 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 relationships with your kids no matter how they act.

Gain tools to address the needs and emotions of yourself and your children
Be inspired to take care of yourself during your quest to parent

5:30-6:00pm – FREE Dinner 6:00-7:30pm Presentation
RSVP to Ann Sherman by October 1st! ann@teensinc.org or 720-561-4861
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PEN's 16th Annual Kick-Off
2017-09-19 18:30 - 20:30
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 and nervous system responses – Rewiring negative patterns. Hear two personal stories and receive resources and tools to effectively cope with fears. Come hungry! Premier Members Credit Union will be providing snacks.

Dr. Olson will cover how we can transform fears into strengths by
Coping with fear – Building internal resources
Understanding brain and nervous system responses
Rewiring negative patterns.

Hear two personal stories and receive resources and tools to effectively cope with fears.
Come hungry! Premier Members Credit Union will be providing snacks.
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Stories of the Land
2017-09-16 13:00 - 16:00
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 for over 50 years! He was the featured storyteller for the Native American village at Cheyenne Frontier Days in Wyoming for 5 years and has been a featured teller at two annual Rocky Mountain Storytelling events. Dr. Phelps has performed at numerous libraries, schools, and museums, including Princeton University. Also, volunteer storytellers from the Broomfield and Longmont Library chapters of Spellbinders will also share a story or two.
For more info, contact Martin Ogle at Martin@EntrepreneurialEarth.com Please note: seating is “stadium seating” –without backs. Feel free to bring a stadium seat. Limited room for folding chairs or wheelchairs also available; NO RSVP required

Screenagers at Broomfield High School
2017-09-14 18:30 - 20:30
SCREENAGERS: GROWING UP IN THE DIGITAL AGE
Award-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.
https://www.screenagersmovie.com/
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PEN PAL Jump Start
2017-08-29 18:30 - 20:00
If you plan on being a PEN PAL this year, we ask that you please join us for the annual kick-off! It is important that we have some time to learn what is new, prepare for the year, and meet together in Community!
Location: Paula’s House 210 Eighth Street, Superior CO 80027
RSVP
Contact Paula Nelson @ paula.nelson@penbv.org 303-880-6030
We look forward to seeing you!
