2011:
January 20, 2011: "Bullying, Cyber Bullying and Teen Depression", John Halligan, father of a 13yr. old son who completed suicide *coordinated with middle school presentation
February 7, 2011: "Adolescent Psychology: The Parent Version", Joani Geltman, LICSW
March 7, 2011: "The Fatal Attraction of Drugs: Straight Talk for Parents", Charles (Poncho) Brown, Recovering Addict, Drug Educator
2010:
January 4, 2010: Webinar on "Teens in Cyberspace", partnered with Campus Outreach Services. Special focus: "Linking Concepts of Edgework, Risk-Taking and Teen Behaviors."
January 25, 2010: Carol Plotkin, Director of Behavioral Health Services, Hallmark Health. "The Talk: Navigating Through Your Child's Sexual Development, Grades 4-7."
February 2, 2010: Rick Irving, LICSW. "From Vulnerability to Maturity: Ideas on How to Raise Safe and Healthy Adolescents."
March 3, 2010: Nancy Hurley, MD; Laura Goodman, MSHC; Rhys Wyman, MS, RD; Carole Bailey and Kerry Bailey; Eating Disorder Panel
October 27, 2010: "Collaborative Problem Solving: An Innovative Approach to Parenting" J. Stuart Ablon, Ph. D. - co-sponsored with Andover SEPAC
November 10, 2010: " When Your Kids Push Your Buttons, and What Else You Can Do About It" , Bonnie Harris, M. ED.
December 8, 2010: "Sibling Rivalry and the Influence of Birth Order", Jack Agati, M.A.
2009:
January 7, 2009: Joani Geltman, M.S.W., "Adolescent Psychology: The Parent Version. "
January 21, 2009: Carol Plotkin, L.I.C.S.W., "The Talk: Navigating Through Your Child's Sexual Development."
March 19, 2009: Susan Alexander, Dean of Students, Wheaton College; "Are You a Helicopter Parent?"
October 15, 2009: Sarah Ward, M.S., CCP/SLP; "Getting it Done: Promoting the Development of Executive Function Skills at Home and at School"
October 27, 2009: Panel Presentation; "Teen Suicide and Self-Injury Prevention: An Exploration of the Risk Factors and Early Warning Signs"
November 4, 2009: Dr. Paul Foxman, Founder and Director of the Center for Anxiety Disorders, Burlington, Vermont; "Anxiety in Children: How to Recognize it and How to Help"
December 1, 2009: Bonnie Harris, MS.Ed., Director, Connective Parenting; "When Your Kids Push Your Buttons, and What You Can Do About It"
2008:
January 17, 2008: Dr. Michael Thompson "Raising Cain: Exploring Underachievement in Boys"
January 30, 2008: Carol Plotkin, LICSW "The Talk: Navigating Through Your Child's Sexual Development Grades 4-7 (Please note this talk was canceled due to unforeseen circumstances.)
October 7, 2008: Anthony E. Wolf, Ph.D., I Never Would Have Talked to My Parents That Way
October 22, 2008: Michael J. Bradley, Ed.D., Yes, Your Teens and Their Parents are Crazy
November 6, 2008: Sarah Ward, M.S., CCC/SLP (Speech and Language Pathologist), Getting it Done: Promoting the Development of Executive Function Skills at Home and at School
December 9, 2008: Jack Agati, M.A., Birth Order: How Your Place in the Family Affects Your View of the World.
2007:
January 9, 2007: Carol Plotkin, LICSW "Talking with your Kids about Sexuality."
January 17, 2007: Dr. Ann Helmus "Supporting the Child with Non-Verbal Learning Disorder and Weak Executive Functioning."
March 1, 2007: Janice Goldstein and Kate Goldfield "Anxiety in School-Aged Children."
October 4, 2007: Dr. Jean Kilbourne "Deadly Persuasion: What Advertisers Really Sell Our Kids"
October 17, 2007: Sports Panel: "Whose Game is it Anyway?"
November 14, 2007: Jonathan Mooney "Outside the Lines: Empowering and Embracing Students with ADHD and Learning Disabilities"
December 6, 2007: Rick Irving, LICSW "Building Blocks: Developing Social Competency and Resilience."
2006:
January 19, 2006: Carol Plotkin, LICSW "Talking with your Kids about Sexuality."
January 24, 2006: Janice Goldstein and Kate Goldfield "College options for Students on IEPs."
February 5, 2006: Lanie Peterson, Psy D. "It Takes a Village...the Perils and Privileges of Raising a Child in Andover."
October 17, 2006: Dr. Robert Brooks "Raising Resilient Children."
October 25, 2006: Spencer Joyner "Internet Security and Child Safety."
November 6, 2006: Dr. Michael Bradley "Yes, Teens and Their Parents are Crazy."
December 6, 2006: "Risky Business Panel."
2005:
January 18, 2005: Carol Plotkin, LICSW "Talking with your Kids about Sexuality."
January 19, 2005: Jefferson Prince, MD and Jeff Bostic, MD "Kids + Stress = Streesed Out Parents."
February 1, 2005: Jack Agati, Ma, Counselor, Presenter and Author "Raising Responsible Children."
February 10, 2005: "Spin the Bottle" Film Series
October 19, 2005: Ann Helmus, PhD "Executive Functioning" Co-sponsored by SEPAC
November 3, 2005: Anthony E. Wolf, PhD "Raising Responsible Teenagers."
December 14, 2005: Rick Irving, LICSW "Bullying -- How it Happens and How to Help."
2004:
October 20, 2004: Tim Sindelar, Attorney "Understanding the Basic Legal Rights of Children with Disabilities." Co-sponsored by SEPAC
October 21, 2004: Deborah Weinstock-Savoy, PhD "Moodiness and Attitude -- What are your kids saying when they are not talking to us?"
October 27, 2004: Sue Blaney, Author, Certified Professional Behavior Analyst "How Parents of Teenagers can Smooth out the Ride."
November 17, 2004: Lisa Davis, Health and Lifestyle Coach "The Benefits of a Whole Food Lifestyle for your Family."
December 2, 2004: Michael Thompson, Consultant, Author, Child Psychologist "Raising Cain: Protecting the Emotional Life of Boys."
October 5 2010: "Just Let the Kids Play: Addressing the Latet Trends in Youth Sports" Bob Bigelow, Coach, Author, former NBA Player - co-sponsored with ASA, AHA, AYS, DCS & Pumas Volleyball Wood Hill Middle SchoolSpecial focus: Linking Concepts of Edgework, Risk-Taking and Teen Behaviors