The PTA is pleased to offer a Parent Workshop series to the Del Mar Heights school community. Topics are determined by current trends and the interests of our parents. Childcare is provided to make it easier for parents to attend. We are currently seeking someone to chair and plan these valuable workshops... please reach out to Jenn Hasselmann if you are interested!
A new addition this year is the district-sponsored parent lecture series! These presentation are provided by the district (not the PTA) and are open to all parents of DMUSD students. Please contact the district office for more information and childcare signups.
A new addition this year is the district-sponsored parent lecture series! These presentation are provided by the district (not the PTA) and are open to all parents of DMUSD students. Please contact the district office for more information and childcare signups.
2018 - 2019 PTA Parent Workshop Series
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Fostering Healthy Peer Relationships for Your Child
Wednesday, February 27, 2019 6:30-8:00pm in the MUR Every parent hopes to raise happy, healthy and resilient children. But often times parental worry and over involvement can interfere with their growth. This is especially hard when it comes to our children's friendships and social connections. Come to a lively workshop presented by Dr. Adria O'Donnell to learn how to better foster social and emotional resiliency in your children. |
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Dr. Adria O'Donnell is a licensed clinical psychologist, mom and summer daycamp director. She brings eighteen years of practical skills, clinical insights, and relatable experience to her workshops. Her use of warm humor helps parents feel comfortable and balanced as they learn specific ways to improve their parenting.
Grit and Growth Mindset
Thursday, October 11, 2018 8:15-9:15am in the MUR
Thursday, October 11, 2018 8:15-9:15am in the MUR
Parenting doesn't come with a manual. We all want our kids to be successful in life, but how can we help our kids persevere when things don’t go their way? What gives them the grit to persist?
Studies show that learning to work hard is as important to academic success as intelligence. Research tells us that the non-cognitive skill of grit - passion and perseverance for long term goals - is just as important to achievement as is talent. A growth mindset fosters grit and has shown to improve academic achievement. Learn tools that will enable you to foster this in your children.
Studies show that learning to work hard is as important to academic success as intelligence. Research tells us that the non-cognitive skill of grit - passion and perseverance for long term goals - is just as important to achievement as is talent. A growth mindset fosters grit and has shown to improve academic achievement. Learn tools that will enable you to foster this in your children.
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About the Speaker
Dr. Susan Wais takes happiness and well-being very seriously. Her passion for increasing happiness led her to undertake a masters in Applied Positive Psychology at the University of Pennsylvania. Since completing her degree in 2009, she has taught hundreds of parents and teachers in both public and private schools throughout San Diego. Prior to her work in positive psychology, Dr. Wais dedicated her professional life to teaching parenting skills. She taught parenting, communication, and assertiveness training workshops for over 25 years. In addition to her Master’s degree in Positive Psychology, Dr. Wais holds a Ph.D. in Psychology and a Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy. |
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Thank you to all who attended our first Parent Workshop of the Year! We hope you found the workshop useful and learned some information that will help you to foster in your children the non-cognitive skills that are essential for success.
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2017 - 2018 Parent Workshop Series
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Childhood Anxiety
Monday, October 16th, 6:15-7:45 pm, in the MUR Anxiety is a common issue within the household, not only for parents, but for children as well. Dealing with it can be tricky, especially since anxious parents create anxious kids and vice versa. Taking measures to manage anxiety levels in developing children is crucial to physical and mental health in the future. To learn about ways your family can deal with anxiety, join us for an interactive presentation of "Bravery & The Worry Bully" with Dr. Adria O'Donnell, clinical and consulting psychologist. She will teach strategies for coping with anxiety and fears. This 90-minute presentation will provide practical applications and resources you won't want to miss!
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2016 - 2017 Parent Workshop Series
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How to Talk to Your Kids About Money
Tuesday, March 14th, 6-7:30 pm, in the MUR Spend an evening with parent educator and consultant Allison Gardenswartz discussing the importance of talking to kids about money and the specifics of what to say. This talk will cover ideas for:
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The Developing Brain
Wednesday, Janurary 4th, 6-7 pm, in the MUR Have you ever wondered how you might thoughtfully handle the challenges your family faces in our increasingly complex and tech-saturated world? Divya Kakaiya, an integrative psychologist and neuroscientist, will speak to Del Mar Heights parents about the brain and how parents can support their children's brain health. This talk complements a workshop Dr. Kakaiya will hold for Sixth Graders as part of the Heights' Understanding Differences program about the anatomy of the brain and the role it plays in happiness, emotions, brain health, addiction, social media, and stress during the teen years.
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Introduction to the Student Mindfulness Program
Tuesday, October 25th, 6-7 pm, in the MUR
Tuesday, October 25th, 6-7 pm, in the MUR
In our first Parent Workshop of the 2016-17 school year, you will learn how our children and teachers are leveraging mindfulness techniques to improve their focus, stay calm, and make the right choices.
Discover:
- How mindfulness is being taught in the classroom
- The physiology of mindfulness
- What "Taking a Time In" means
- How to improve focus using the "Flashlight of Attention"
- How students are using the upstairs/downstairs brain house analogy to choose their behavior
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Shauna Langford-Piscitello is a licensed occupational therapist and trained mindfulness teacher. She has been facilitating wellness programs for companies, schools and in healthcare facilities for over 20 years. As a parent and mother of two, she has a particular interest in schools. With support from the Del Mar Heights PTA, Shauna has been providing mindfulness education sessions for students and staff at Del Mar Heights. |