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Guest Speaker Leslie Andrew Beating the Odds Lesley Andrews has spoken across North America about 'Beating the Odds - taking the responsibility for personal change and growth, overcoming obstacles, facing fears and attaining goals.' A mixture of stories, poignant memories, humour, lessons to be learned and inspiration; Lesley's talks have been extremely well received by groups of all ages. Topics of Discussion include: Multiple intelligence, Gifted learning disabled, Handicap of giftedness, The gifts of being learning disabled, Finding Joy, Importance of art, Creative problem solving, Critical thinking skills, Use of humour, Finding and being a hero. Agenda
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Saturday, October 20, 2007 Registration 7:45 AM - 8:30 AM Directions |
| 1. Busy Bodies - Eating and Playing Well Wendy Adams, Public Health Dietitian Early Childhood is the optimal time for young children to develop healthy eating and active living habits for life. At this workshop, discover the most recent recommendations for young children (0 to 6 years) and engage in activities that promote healthy eating and active living in a fun way. 2. Separation and Divorce: How Parents Can Help Santino Carbone, School Social Worker Divorce is rarely clean and simple. It rearranges all the members of
the family including the extended family. How parents support their children
prior to, during and afterwards can make a huge difference in how well
their children will adapt. This workshop explores the myths about parental
divorce, addresses the do's and don't's, and delves into children's reactions
and what to expect. Participants will be provided with practical strategies
and information on community and school-based resources. 3. Strategies to Connect and Communicate with Your Teen Diane Baulch, B.Sc., R.S.W. Are you tired of hearing - "You just don't understand me."
- "Why would I want to talk to you, you'll just tell me that I'm
wrong." As parents, how we communicate with our teens will greatly
affect how they communicated back to us. During this session, we will
be sharing with you "five" strategies that will promote healthy
communication with your teen. The desire to be understood is not just
a teen issue, but rather it is present in every person! 4. Disordered Eating: When to Worry Cheryl Webb, M.S.W., R.S.W. The presenter will discuss the spectrum of normal to disordered eating. Focus will be on common indications that a child or teenager has shifted from disordered eating to an eating disorder. What to watch for and how to intervene in an effective manner will be discussed. Case examples will draw on parental participation. Time alloted for informal and formal discussion of parental concerns. |
5. Children of Character: Teach them values, strengthen their spirit, and promote success! Teresa Hartnett, Program Director, Office for Family Ministry Our children and youth do not develop their characteristics or their
moral strength (or lack of) in isolation. They are influenced by everyone
and everything that crosses the paths of their lives. They will form their
values based on what they see, hear and experience. Their moral character
and spiritual center needs a role model and mentor; how will you fill
that role? 6. Giving Effective Praise and Encouragement Laura Laverty, Public Health Nurse Explore the importance and benefits of effective praise and encouragement
for children. Research has shown that banking positive feelings and experiences
with your child builds a lasting relationship that can be helpful during
times of conflict. Most importantly, praise and encouragement is essential
in promoting your child's learning and sense of self-worth. 7. Taking the moment: Stretching Bedtime Stories Evette Sauriol, Early Literacy Specialist Children need 1000 books read aloud to them before they begin to read
on their own. This workshop discusses how to make bedtime stories a valuable
and playful learning time for JK, SK and Grade one children. |
8. Family Thyme Fun: The Reasons Why Teens Need Family Dinners Lynn Campanella, President, Lettuce Makes Thyme Inc. Statistics show that eating frequent family dinners decreases abuse in teens and increases their communication skills and grades. Sounds simple, doesn't it? It is! We will discuss the benefits of Family Dinners and how to get them by using this new tool - The Family Thyme Table Cloth. 9. The Internet and our Children Detective Constable Douglas Rees The internet is a very powerful tool but few parents understand their
kids and the internet culture. Come find out about the more complex issues
of interactivity, privacy, ethical and easy access to unlimited and often
unreliable information. 10. Supporting Transition for Students Colleen McPhee, Special Assignment Teacher Will your child have the literacy and numeracy skills needed to succeed
in global ecomony? Where will the jobs be and who will fill these jobs?
Planning for a successful transition to grade 9 and post-secondary is
critical to your child's success. Joanna Pagliari, Department Head, Special Education The presentation will focus on learning disabilities specific to sendoary programming. The following topics will be covered: What is a Learning Disabilitiy? Accomodations versus Modifications. Transition from elementary to secondary school. Secondary programs: Academic, Applied and Locally Developed. What's next? (Transition into adulthood). |
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As a member
of the Catholic Faith Community you are invited to attend this year's
15th Annual Parent Conference. Come & share in a Eucharistic Celebration
with Bishop Tonnos, exhibits, guest speaker, workshops & lunch.