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How can adolescents cope with anxiety to thrive personally and academically? With perceived expectations to be valedictorian, varsity athlete, editor of the newspaper, best friend and beloved family member, balance seems unattainable for many students. Teens must learn to juggle myriad responsibilities and avoid pitfalls at a young age. Join the experts as they delineate how students can set reasonable limits and effective expectations to reduce stress and promote personal wellness. Imbibe strategies for striking a healthy balance.
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The Tire Rack Street Survival School will be held on April 21 at the Gwinnett County Fairgrounds.
If you have a licensed or permitted driver age 15-21 in your household, or know someone who does, please pass this link on to them: http://tinyurl.com/72u2xzh. This is a great program for young drivers, and $75 well spent.
For more information on the program you can visit www.streetsurvival.org.
Dr. Jayne E Smith
As parents we all have the highest hopes for our teens, not only for them as independent, happy, successful persons but also for a positive relationship with them as parents and within the family. The challenges to that goal are sometimes small and sometimes quite daunting. Today, we’ll address what impacts or drives teen behavior, decision making and their ability to cope with the stresses of today’s world. Areas that will be presented will include developmental goals of teens, teen brain development, how temperament drives their behaviors, and what we can do as supportive parents and adults to maintain positive relationships and still mentor them. Jayne E. Smith is a licensed professional counselor. Career experience includes school counseling and private practice focusing on children and adolescents. Her more expansive and intense training includes attachment disorder, childhood trauma and the skills of play therapist, EMDR and brainspotting. And yes, she has been a parent of teenagers!
Teens text and tweet with fingers fast and furious. What are they really sharing? How does the surge in technology influence the social and academic growth of young adults? When students have a penchant for digital interactions over face-to-face encounters, navigating the teen relationship culture becomes exceedingly enigmatic. Our experts outline quality correspondence in a world defined by quantity. Understand how to foster mature communication in adolescents to avoid haunting photos, wanton statements and embarrassing lingo slip ups.
The registration deadline has been extended until Friday, March 16th. Luncheon is $20.00. Make checks payable to “Woodward Academy Parent Programming.” Registrations may be mailed c/o Parent Community, Woodward Academy, 1662 Rugby Avenue, College Park 30337 or dropped off at Woodward North outside the main office. Questions can be emailed to parentprogramming@gmail.com.
The event will be held Wednesday, March 21st at The Lodge at Peachtree Presbyterian Church from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM. The address is 3417 Roswell Rd. Atlanta, GA 30305.
In recognition of Woodward Academy’s upcoming Week of Understanding, Parent Programming welcomes Dr. Beverly Tatum to speak to Woodward Academy parents about the psychology of inclusion and the positive effects on academics and character development. In discussing the question, “How can we inspire the next generation to be more inclusive than exclusive?” Dr. Tatum will focus on the “ABC’s” of inclusion – “Affirmation,” “Building Community,” and “Cultivating Leadership.” Dr. Tatum will share her research findings and expertise on the positive impacts of inclusive environments on all students. Dr. Tatum is a psychologist and serves as the President of Spelman College. Please join us for this special Academy-wide event in celebration of the Week of Understanding.
Do correlations exist between competitiveness on the field and the propensity to push the safety barrier? Do drugs and extreme behaviors stimulate the same areas of the brain activated during athletic activity? Scientists are beginning to uncover how related activities excite equivalent neural transmitters and brain regions in young adults. Join our panel as they share current data and highlight trends on athletes, drug use and risky behaviors. Help student athletes make sound decisions and resist impulsive urges.
Regardless of nationality, as soon as a student completes the 8th grade, the clock starts ticking. From that very moment the child has approximately...Two Million Minutes until high school graduation...Two Million Minutes to build their intellectual foundation...Two Million Minutes to prepare for college and ultimately career...Two Million Minutes to go from a teenager to an adult. How a student spends their Two Million Minutes - in class, at home studying, playing sports, working, sleeping, socializing or just goofing off -- will affect their economic prospects for the rest of their lives. How do most American high school students spend this time? What about students in the rest of the world? How do family, friends and society influence a student's choices for time allocation? What implications do their choices have on their future and on a country's economic future? This documentary takes a deeper look at how the three superpowers of the 21st Century - China, India and the United States - are preparing their students for the future. Follow two students - a boy and a girl - from each of these countries, a global snapshot of education, from the viewpoint of kids preparing for their future. The goal is to tell the broader story of the universal importance of education today, and address what many are calling a crisis for U.S. schools regarding chronically low scores in math and science indicators. A facilitated discussion will follow.
How do pesticides affect our health? What foods do adolescents need to thrive? Selecting the most salubrious food items from the plethora of choices can be arduous. Supermarkets are rife with the unhealthiest options. Busy schedules and unclear labels force us to purchase packaged dinners. Discover what research indicates about the foods that benefit teen wellness in an age of chemical enhancements. Our experts impart a didactic schema for discerning the nourishing from the virulent with skill and ease. This session is the panacea for your meal-planning woes.
Jessica Hood, CHC, AADP & Jessica Carroll, CHC, AADP
Join Jessica Hood and Jessica Carroll, Certified Health Coaches and co-founders of Healthy Habits Clubs, for a free educational seminar on how to stop the sugar in your household while still keeping the sweets that you and your family love. Jessica and Jessica will inform parents on the dangers of processed sugar, teach parents to identify the hidden sugars in everyday products, provide guidance on making healthy and delicious choices for your family, and give tips to encourage your children to love eating healthy! The program includes information handouts on sugar and sweet recipe demonstration. Parents who are interested in learning more will have the opportunity to sign up their students for a fun, hands on after school program promoting health and receive further coaching benefiting the whole family.
Effectively responding to the bully, the bullied and the bystander to appropriately sanction, curtail and educate is a challenge. Does the concept of innocent bystander exist? Can students be held accountable for what they share or not share with an adult? In this session, we examine how peer relationships are shaped and their influence on those who witness bullying. Our panel explains the fundamentals of proactive prevention strategies. Garner helpful tips to teach teens to intervene with confidence. Bystanders can assume the important role that will end this pervasive practice.
To share or not to share? Tag or no tag? The Internet is an open canvas with infinite potential. Who influences and accesses our cyber identity? How can adults facilitate healthy decision-making? Dexterous teens easily conceal their digital footprints, rendering the task of instilling responsibility seemingly formidable. Learn how digital dossiers are created and their potential implications. Acquire pointers to mitigate negative repercussions and accentuate the positive. Ensure students are responsible net users and leave impeccable impressions with every login.
It’s never too early or too late to learn good organizational and study skills. Join Dr. Shari Obrentz, Assistant Dean and Learning Specialist at Emory University, as she shares strategies for students to help keep them on track even after a long day at school. Topics include study, test-taking and time management skills to help students become efficient and effective independent learners. Two special sessions have been scheduled to address developmentally appropriate strategies for students of all ages.
Traditionally, men are touted as more adept at interpreting math, science and spatial relations; while women are said to excel at responding to philosophical, emotional and sensory data. What is the truth behind these notions? Are their implications universal or an aberration? Research suggests that male and female brains are physically distinct. Join the experts as they discuss current findings and impart tactics to assist teens with crossing true gender barriers. Understand neural development and gain adaptation skills that accord with the natural biology of the brain.
The author, Neil White, will speak to Woodward Academy parents about his memoir, “Sanctuary of the Outcasts” which has been described as “powerful, deeply moving, and inspiring.” Mr. White will speak about the value of simplicity, friendship and gratitude reminding us all what matters most. Mr. White speaks to student and parent groups regarding his experiences and shares his insights into the true meaning of happiness. A delicious breakfast will be served prior to Mr. White’s presentation.
All parents are asked to kindly pre-register for this event by October 7th.
Registration is $15 per person in advance (no registration at the door, please!). Checks can dropped off at Woodward North in the Parent Programming Box or mailed to Main Campus c/o Parent Programming, Woodward Academy, 1662 Rugby Ave., College Park, GA 30337-2199.
Join other Woodward North parents on Wednesday, October 5th and get an early start on understanding how to protect yourself and your student from information/identity theft and other internet security issues. Mr. Silvers is a Woodward parent and professional “hacker” who recently presented to MS and US parents with excellent feedback. He also addressed the Upper School students and demonstrated how easy it is to hack into a person’s phone as he spoke. This is an opportunity to become more aware of the risks and take proactive action.
Connie White will help us to recognize Internet Safety Week by speaking on how to enable our children to use technology critical for their success and also keep them protected. This topic will cover multiple technologies and age groups. Ms. White is an educator, technologist, and serves as Lakewood Academy’s Media Director.
What are the long-term psychological and physiological ramifications of adolescent alcohol use? How can one accurately assess the current teen drinking climate? In this session, top scientific and medical experts delve deep into the adolescent brain, illustrating motivations and circumstances that put them most at risk. Our panel expounds the consequences of alcohol consumption for students through the latest images of damaged brains and cells, providing a clear picture of the negative effects. Leave armed with the tools needed to intervene on personal and communal levels.
Social Media and Teens (MS and US parents) Desiree Scales, Speaker
Do you “tweet”? Have you been “friended”? How much do you know about social media? Social media are increasingly part of how our students communicate and present themselves to others. Employers and universities are increasing their use of social media to communicate to and evaluate potential candidates. Join Desiree Scales, recognized social media consultant, in a discussion of the trends, opportunities, and challenges students face in a future dominated by social media communications. An emphasis will be placed on what parents can do to become knowledgeable and support appropriate usage of social media in the teens and young adults.
Please take note of the revised speaker for this event!
Dr. Adrienne Berry - Transitioning from Elementary to Middle to High School: Managing and Maneuvering Amidst the Mayhem covers a plethora of information for parents that includes developmental stages and milestones to include: social, behavioral, and academic development for students; typical parent concerns at the elementary, middle, and high school level; high stakes testing and its implication upon the student’s future; and the importance of effective time management and organization to minimize stress in the home.
2012 Teens & Stress
2010 Internet Safety Week
2009-10 SOS Programs
For more info about Parent Programming, please contact:
Mira Moss Chairmmoss@theashtreegroup.com
Nina Valastro Vice-Chairnvalastro@comcast.net
Meenaxi Dave Secretary/Treasurermmdave2006@yahoo.com