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Practicing Good Media Health: How TV and Video & Computer Games Affect our Children's Brains |
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In this seminar we will explain the brain chemistry behind video and computer games, the effects of media on brain development, discuss guidelines for using all forms of media safely, and provide information and tools that parents can use to protect their children in today's media- |
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The Power & Promise of Girls : Helping Parents Raise Confident & Courageous Girls |
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This workshop will look at some of the newest research studies on the female brain and the effect of hormones on brain development, as well as other psychological & physiological aspects of growing up female. We will talk about what we can do as parents to create family and school environments in which girls can find their most authentic selves. |
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How Girls and Boys Learn Differently |
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Gender plays an extremely important role in the growth and development of our kids' brains. This seminar will explain the differences and provide practical advice for putting this information to work for you and your kids. |
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Understanding the Minds of Boys: Helping Parents Develop Boy - |
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This workshop will look at the latest research on boy's brain development and how this influences their learning, motivation, character, and sense of responsibility to themselves and others. We will discuss boys unique needs, strengths, weaknesses, and how parents can best support boys throughout their childhood & adolescent years. |
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Crazy by Design: Understanding the Brains of Our Pre- |
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In this seminar we will attempt to demystify the pre- |
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Love & Logic: Fun and Empowering Parenting Techniques |
4 x 1½ Hour |
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We will learn and review Love & Logic concepts designed by Fay & Cline. Participants will be given specific tools and strategies for working with kids of all ages through videos, handouts, and small group discussion. Come learn how to have more fun with your children and feel more in control! |
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Solutions for the Focused Challenged Child: Helping Parents Develop Successful Strategies for the ADD/ADHD & Impulsive Learner |
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This workshop will look at the amazing NEW brain research and biology of focused challenged children as well as discussing practical solutions and strategies for parents to use at home and with teachers in the school environment. |
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The Parent Survival Guide to the Wild World of Teens on the Internet |
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An Introduction to Love & Logic: Fun & Empowering Parenting Techniques |
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We will introduce Love & Logic concepts designed by Fay & Cline. Participants will be given specific tools and strategies for working with kids of all ages. Come learn how to have more fun with your children & feel more in control! |
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Did you know that teens are sculpting a brand new brain during adolescence? Did you know that adolescents and adults use their brains to solve problems in very different ways? So it shouldn’t be surprising that parents and teens often don’t see eye to eye on important issues. This is a fast-
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There’s more to Love & Logic than you may have learned in your first course. Join us for 5 weeks of advanced Love & Logic! |
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Do you want to reinforce a healthier parenting style? Do you want to strengthen your existing Love and Logic knowledge? Do you want to personalize Love and Logic techniques to your child’s personality? Do you want to have more fun parenting with fewer struggles and confrontations? Come join a 5-
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Love and Logic
Do you want to add some new parenting techniques to your toolbox? 
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Brain- How Neuroscience Can Improve Parenting |
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In this 1½ hour workshop we discuss the latest research in neuroscience and how it helps us understand how issues with nutrition, exercise, stress, and sleep affect your child’s developing brain. We also talk about “Brain Smart” tips for helping your children learn smarter. |
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Did you know that exercise improves attention, working memory, and builds new brain cells? Did you know that bullying, poor peer relationships, over- Did you know that even 2 hours less sleep at night can affect your child’s academic performance? In this fast- Date and Time
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Did you know that eating protein in the morning can improve your child’s memory and attention at school?|
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How Understanding the Tween/Teen Brain Can Improve Your Parenting |
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Did you know that teens are sculpting a brand new brain during adolescence? Did you know that adolescents and adults use their brains to solve problems in very different ways? So it shouldn’t be surprising that parents and teens often don’t see eye to eye on important issues. |
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Upcoming Workshop & Seminar Schedule
The following Seminars and Workshops are currently scheduled. See below for more upcoming groups.
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Ever wonder what happens to the brain on Video Games? If you have a child obsessed with technology, or who engages in technology multi-
Learn some practical tips for guiding your child through this Digital Age and help your child make more informed choices about engaging with technology on a day to day basis. Date and Time
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| Reading List - Boys |
| Reading List - Girls |