programs for D181 Parents
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Helping Your Child Improve Executive Functioning Skills
Start Smart: Tools for Helping Your Elementary School Child Organize, Plan & Regulate
Wednesday, September 10, 2025 (Register)
If your child is constantly forgetting their backpack, melting down over simple tasks, or getting overwhelmed by transitions, you're likely seeing signs of executive functioning struggles. In this workshop designed for parents of elementary-aged kids, we’ll break down what executive functioning really means—and why it plays such a huge role in everything from emotions to independence. You’ll learn simple, compassionate strategies to help your child build routines, manage frustration, and become more confident in handling daily challenges. This isn’t about expecting perfection—it’s about planting the seeds for lifelong skills, one step at a time.
Independence in Progress: Helping Your Middle School Child Strengthen Executive Skills
Tuesday, September 16, 2025 (Register)
Does it feel like your middle schooler is always scrambling at the last minute, losing track of time, or overwhelmed by everyday demands? Executive functioning challenges can make adolescence even more complicated—for teens and for parents. In this workshop, we'll dive into why executive functioning matters more than ever in middle school and how you can guide your teen toward greater independence without constant conflict. You’ll leave with practical tools to support planning, organization, motivation, and emotional regulation—plus a deeper understanding of how to be your teen’s partner, not just their manager.
What does AI mean for our children’s education? What should parents know?
Education and parenting seems to get a little more complicated with each passing year. Recently artificial intelligence (or AI) has oozed into our lives, dominated the headlines and raised concerns. How are parents supposed to keep informed and proactive when technology seems to change overnight?
Join international educational author, long-time educator, and parent – Myron Dueck – for an interesting and informative session that explores change, AI, learning, and screen time.