Hello Keating community! We hope you've had a fantastic spring break.
Below are a few upcoming learning/information sessions and other offerings that may be of interest to you.
1) Gen AI Parent Information Evening - Thursday May 8th 6:30-9pm - hosted by COPACS You can join this meeting directly here. We'll send out more information when we receive it.
2) Recording of "Reclaiming Childhood: Smart Strategies for Managing Screentime" available on the COPACS website.
3) Sidestepping the Power Struggle Course with Dr. Alisoon Rees Dr. Alison Rees is pleased to present a special offer for school district 63 families to attend Sidestepping the Power Struggle - a course for parents of kids from toddlers to teenagers! Learn about temperament boundaries discipline and side stepping power struggles with your children.
What: Sidestepping the Power Struggle: A parenting course for parents with kids of all ages from tots to teens that looks at temperament, understanding development, regulation, boundaries, discipline and dealing with patterns of behaviour to foster effective relationships in families. Led by a well known and loved Victoria-based practitioner, Dr. Allison Rees has been sharing strategies and information with local families for years.
When: Tuesdays: April 1 to April 22 - 7:00 to 8:30 PM. Online over Zoom.
Cost: $50 for SD63 school families with subsidies available (contact Dr. Rees to arrange)
To register please email: allisonrees@shaw.ca
4) Boys & Girls Club - (BGC) Parents Together Program (13-19yrs) Sometimes parenting challenges can feel overwhelming. This program for parents of teens provides ongoing support. A manual and materials are provided to participants. Parents may stay in the group as long as they feel they need support and help in their daily parenting. Cost: Free
Topics include:Communication Boundaries, and turning over responsibility as appropriateAdolescent mental healthSubstance use and teens
Date: Tuesdays, Ongoing & Online - Daytime 12-1:30PM or Evening 6:30-8PM
Register: https://bgcsvi.org/programs/parenting/
5) Saanich Neighbourhood Place Workshops:
(a) Emotional Regulation in Parenting: Learn Tools to manage stress and reactions in difficult moments. Childcare is available.
Time & Date: 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm , Wednesday April 30th To register, contact tanya@snplace.org