PARENT WORKSHOPS VIA ZOOM
Our Parent Workshops help schools support the home-school connection. Designed to be enjoyable, informative and motivating, they offer opportunities for parents to share their own ideas, experiences, best practices and questions. They offer expert advice on parenting from Heather Miller, author of the acclaimed parenting book, Prime Time Parenting. Schools can opt to purchase copies of the book for their parents. While these workshops can be delivered in person, we have delivered them via ZOOM throughout COVID with great results. Parents report feeling more relaxed participating in the workshop from home after having had dinner. So while we will be happy to provide these workshops in person “post COVID”, we will continue to offer these via ZOOM for the time being. Click here to learn how to bring these workshops to your school.
Parenting During COVID
Learn how to support your child’s success during the challenges of the COVID pandemic. We’ll cover the academic, social, intellectual and physical needs of growing children and how these have been impacted by COVID-19. Then, we’ll discuss how parents can help provide structure, security and positivity during what we all hope is the final phase of COVID.
RAISING A READER IN THE DIGITAL AGE
It’s never been harder—-or more important— for children to become strong readers. Learn how to support your child’s love of reading and improve their reading skills! We’ll discuss the impact of reading on the developing brain and the long term rewards of being a lover of books. We’ll present a range of techniques for encouraging a love of reading in the home.
THE PARENT’s ROLE IN HOMEWORK
What exactly is the parent’s role in homework? Where is the line between helping a child with her homework and doing the homework? And how do you support a child who routinely “forgets” to Brin their homework home with them? We’ll clarify what schools need parents to do on the homework front. You’ll learn how to motivate, monitor and help your child organize their homework—-creating lifelong skills in the process!
BALANCING SCREEN TIME AND REAL TIME
Children love video games and social media, but how can we ensure that they spend as much time “in real life” as they do in front of screens? Learn techniques for helping your family strike a healthy balance between screen time and real time.
PLANNING A SUMMER OF READING AND LEARNING
Summer gives children a chance to spread their wings, relax, have fun and learn anything they want. Learn how to provide a wonderful summer of learning and reading right here in New York City. We’ll discuss how you can find opportunities that are just right for your unique child.
7th GRADE HIGH SCHOOL READINESS WORKSHOP
If your child is in 7th grade, it’s time to start thinking about high schools. In this workshop, you and your child will learn about the vast array of excellent high schools in New York City: from SHSAT schools, to screened public schools, to Catholic schools, to independent and boarding schools and more. You’ll also learn how to set your child up for success in the admissions process.
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