Parenting the Gifted Blog Tour, 2013!
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Literature Resources for Parenting Gifted Youth
BOOKS: 1.) Living With Intensity: Understanding the Sensitivity, Excitability, and the Emotional Development of Gifted Children, Adolescents, and Adults by Susan Daniels and Michael M. Piechowski 2.) Some of My […]
Connections Conference–January 29th, Redmond High School
Northwest Gifted Child Association and Lake Washington Gifted Education Advisory Council are sponsoring The CONNECTIONS conference on Saturday, January 29th from 8:00 to 12:30 p.m. at Redmond High School.
CONNECTIONS is a symposium for parents of gifted children, providing information and sharing opportunities on the unique issues they face. Listen to and talk with experts on gifted children and meet other local parents who may be dealing with the same issues or have stories of what has worked for their families. See the graphic below for details on presenters and location.
People who register at www.nwgca.org using PayPal before January 25th can get the discounted registration fee. Registration fees include a one-year membership in Northwest Gifted Child Association for those who do not have a current membership.
The CONNECTIONS Conference is sponsored by Northwest Gifted Child Association and Lake Washington Gifted Education Advisory Council.
“Eleven Key Parenting Issues”, Presented by Dr. James Webb–July 27th at 7:00 p.m.
The Northwest Gifted Child Association and SENG (Supporting the Emotional Needs of the Gifted) are hosting a free presentation: Eleven Key Parenting Issues with Dr. James Webb in the Lake Washington School District this summer. Dr. Webb, author of A Parent’s Guide to Gifted Children and other books, will be in town preparing for next year’s SENG Annual Symposium in Seattle in July 2011.
Eleven Key Parenting Issues Presented by Dr. James Webb Tuesday, July 27, 2010 7:00pm – 9:00pm Redmond High School Performing Arts Center 17272 N.E. 104th Avenue, RedmondThis is a FREE EVENT — there is no RSVP required!!
Parent Coffee Chat on Sunday, June 13th
Please join us for this school year’s final Parent Coffee Chat on Sunday, June 13th at 2:00 p.m. at Urban City Coffee, located at the corner of 44th Avenue West and 212th Street in Mountlake Terrace. This is a casual gathering and opportunity to discuss issues unique to parenting gifted children. Come share your questions, ideas, feedback, and a beverage with other parents. Members of the CPA board will also be in attendance. We look forward to seeing you there.
Please note that there will be NO gathering at Walnut Street Coffee in Edmonds on Saturday, May 29th.
Guest Speakers at May General Meeting–Tuesday, May 18th, 2010
Please plan to attend the final general meeting of the school year on Tuesday, May 18th. The meeting will convene at 6:30 p.m. and will include a membership vote on […]
Community Lectures/Parent Meetings
The Lake Washington PTSA Council has organized some lectures and events which may be of interest to parents. Please visit the www.challengeparents.org website for more information.
Wednesday, April 28 at 7 p.m. at Eastside Catholic School – Rosalind Wiseman Presentation
Admission: $10 per individual/couple
Proactive Prevention Parenting Strategies for Today’s World
Presenters: Kim Estes & Sabrina Sessa of P.E.A.C.E of Mind
Strategies for Summer Safety
Presenters: Kim Estes & Sabrina Sessa of P.E.A.C.E of Mind
Parenting the Highly Capable Adolescent
Presenter: Lisa Geraud
Staying Close While Standing Back: The Art & Science of Parenting Your Increasingly Independent Adolescent
Presenter: Julie Metzger, RN
Steven Curtis, Ph.D. Webinar–April 15th, 2010
SENG (Supporting Emotional Needs of the Gifted) presents a webinar with Dr. Steven Curtis this Thursday, April 15th at 7:00 p.m. Pacific Daylight Time. To participate in this webinar, please visit the SENG website and follow the links for webinar participation. There is a $40 fee per computer connection to the webinar.
Parent Coffee Chat on Sunday, April 18th
Please plan to join members of the CPA board and your fellow parents at our third monthly Coffee Chat on Sunday, April 18th at 2:00 p.m. at the Caffe Ladro in the Five Corners neighborhood of Edmonds at 8403 Main Street, next to the Mieko’s Fitness. This is an informal opportunity to discuss any challenges and issues of concern for parents of gifted students. Parents of gifted students who do not attend Terrace Park are welcome as well. Come share your questions, concerns, ideas, and observations.
“Love and Logic” Parenting Classes Offered at Cedar Valley
Is your child’s behavior giving you headaches and hassles? Feeling baffled, unsure of what tactic to try next? Do you struggle to get your kids ready for school on time? Get them to do their chores? Get them to turn off the computer/TV/electronic game and come to dinner? Stop fighting in the car? Would you like to teach your kids more responsible behavior?
Then, please consider attending Becoming a Love and Logic Parent classes beginning on Tuesday, April 6th from 6:30-8:30 PM in the Cedar Valley Community School Library. Free childcare will be provided. Classes will continue on Tuesdays – April 13th, 20th, 27th, May 4th, 11th and 18th). This class is offered in English.