2021
The start of a new school year is a great time to take stock of our and our children’s screen time and set thoughtful parameters! Nina Schroder is back this year to help us navigate the ever-changing world of digital media. As a mental health therapist who has studied the effects of high screen use on mental health, emotional resilience and overall well-being, Nina is uniquely qualified to help parents put appropriate limits on screen use while embracing the benefits of the digital age.
How to Raise an Adult: Preparing Your Kids for Success in LifeDr. Matt Bitsko, Ph.D., Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Founder and Director of Summit Emotional Health
Wednesday, November 17
8:30am – 9:30am
ZOOM LINK:
https://stcva.zoom.us/j/98261543436
In 2015, former dean of freshmen at Stanford University, Julie Lythcott-Haims, published the parenting manifesto How to Raise an Adult: Break Free of the Overparenting Trap and Prepare Your Kid for Success. She noticed that each year, more and more students arrived on campus with “an impressive list of accomplishments but no sense of independence.”
Dr. Bitsko will use this book as a jumping off point to discuss how we, as parents, can help our children to become strong, resilient adults by allowing them to make their own choices, solve their own problems and even fail every now and then. This is easier said than done, but Dr. Bitsko will provide simple, actionable steps to help us get out of our kids’ way and allow them to develop the skills they need to become healthy adults.
Courtney Page Ferrell (‘92) is back to fill us up with a little joy, energy and inspiration with stories meant to surprise and delight. This year, we will talk about fighting the forces of negativity, cynicism, pessimism and fear. Join this dynamic conversation meant to uplift so that you can have a moment to think, laugh, and get excited about the world we are all creating for our children.
Questions?
Please contact your Parent Enrichment Representative: Cheryl Slokker, Chair, Cheryls1@me.com