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GPS Parent Series in Spanish to help families enhance relationships
B-PAC: Glenbard Bilingual Parent Advisory Council and the GPS Parent Series in Spanish will present Strategies to Help Healthy Families and Teens Thrive with psychologist Ferney Ramirez. This program will be presented at 6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 19, at Glenbard North. It will be presented in Spanish only. A holiday celebration will follow the presentation. For further information, contact Luz Luna at [email protected] or 630-942-7447.
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To be placed on a reminder list for GPS events or submit a question in advance, contact Gilda Ross, Glenbard District 87 student and community projects coordinator, at [email protected] or 630-942-7668.
The rate of physical, social, intellectual, emotional and neurological growth during adolescence can fuel mood swings, feelings of insecurity, arguments and stress. Ramirez will offer knowledge and communication skills that families can use to create a secure foundation for young people. Participants will learn how to enhance communication, build deeply committed relationships and foster mutual respect with their teens. Ramirez will also offer tips to provide age-appropriate structure.
Ramírez coordinates programs for families in Chicago and various Illinois school districts and is the author of 10 mental health publications. He is president of the Family First Organization and has extensive experience in clinical psychology, couples therapy and family counseling.
GPS is generously sponsored by the Emmy Gaffey Foundation, Cebrin Goodman Center, Prevention Leadership Team of the DuPage County Health Department, Duly Health and Care, Glenbard Early Childhood Collaborative, Cooperative Association for Special Education (CASE), College of DuPage, KidsMatter, Endeavor Health, Community Consolidated School District 93 Birth to 5 Coalition, DuPage Regional Office of Education, and Webb-Hutter Family Fund of DuPage Foundation.
Takeaway from GPS program on responsible, respectful youth
Recently, the GPS Parent Series hosted science journalist Melinda Wenner Moyer in a program titled How to Raise Teens You Want to Spend Time With: Science-based Strategies for Responsible, Respectful Kids.
View the entire program for a limited time, or you can visit Moyer’s speaker page under past programs on the GPS website to view the Q&A from her presentation. NOTE: The full presentation will be available until Jan. 10, and the Q&A will remain on the GPS website.
Hinsdale High School District 86 Superintendent Dr. Michael Lach hosted the event and shared the following takeaway:
“Ms. Moyer shared some thoughtful thinking and coping strategies to raise resilient and kind young people. Tapping into both her experiences as a parent and also as an award-winning science journalist, she explained how important it is to validate children’s discomfort and big emotions. Feelings are a feature—not a bug—for all of us, but especially for children. When kids feel heard they are more likely to be compassionate to themselves and others. Moyer advised us to show interest in what kids have to say, as it’s often more important and effective to demonstrate empathy and curiosity than provide answers or make decisions for kids. And, perhaps most saliently, every time we “save” our children from a challenge, we send a clear message to them that they are incompetent, incapable, and unworthy of our trust. Remember, it’s Ok to let them make mistakes. Failure is a powerful teacher. Help kids reframe failure as part of the path to success.”
Fund-raiser to support Association of Music Parents at West
The Association of Music Parents (AMP) at Glenbard West will host a fund-raiser at Raising Canes, 499 Roosevelt Rd in Glen Ellyn on Tuesday, December 10, from 12-8pm. Mention the flier at checkout and 15% of sales will benefit AMP.
Gratitude Day tradition continues
Thanks to the school staff, students and parent volunteers who worked to bring Gratitude Day to the Glenbard schools recently. Giving thanks can make us happier and healthier. Gratitude enables us to be more present and grounded and approach challenges with a positive mindset.
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