1/24- Birds and the Bees Connection- Peri-Menopause & Menopause: A Frank and Funny examination of Both -A fun and interactive course covering the latest information on peri-menopause/menopause and the confusing surrounding both. Come learn about the myths and truths pertaining to female issues. Leslie Dixon, founder of Birds & Bees Connection has been a nurse and expert in the field of sexual health for over twenty five years. For more information and to register go to www.birdsnbeesconnection.com
2/1,2/8,2/15,2/29- Birds and Bees Connection- 4Teens & Parents Grades 8,9,10- This four-week course creates a strong foundation and improves communication skills between parent and teen. This course develop’s the teen’s critical thinking skills leading to better life choices in the future. Topics such as high risk behaviors, relationships, teen brain, peer pressure, social media, and much more will be discussed. For more information and to register go to www.birdsnbeesconnection.com
2/28- Birds and Bees Connection- Bodies and Motion- For Parents of children Birth-7yrs- This unique course addresses the physical, psychological and emotional development of young children and how early development affects their sexuality and self-esteem in later years. Topics such as building self-esteem, raising children in the Technological age, healthy sexuality, and much more will be discussed. For more information and to register go to www.birdsnbeesconnection.com
3/13- Birds and Bees Connection- Puber-Tea Grades 4&5 Mother-Daughter- An engaging course for mothers and daughters which covers the basic physical and emotional changes associated with the onset of puberty. Topics such as puberty, hygiene, menstruation, physical and emotional changes, hormones, and much more will be discussed. For more information and to register go to www.birdsnbeesconnection.com
3/7,3/14,3/21,3/28- Birds and Bees Connection- Rights of Passage Grades 6,7- A four week interactive course that prepares tweens for adolescence by generating an open dialogue in a fun and engaging environment. This course gives parents and children the foundation and necessary tools to communicate their personal values and beliefs. It also creates a close bond between parent and tween that will last for the future. Topics such as puberty, hygiene, nutrition, reproduction, hormones, social media, peer pressure, and much more will be discussed. For more information and to register go to www.birdsnbeesconnection.com
4/24- Birds and Bees Connection- Guy Talk Grades 4&5 Fathers and Sons- This course covers the basic physical and emotional changes that occur during puberty and helps establish good hygiene habits. This information is presented to fathers and sons in a fun and engaging manner. Topics such as puberty, physical changes, emotional changes, male reproduction, hygiene, and much more will be discussed. For more information and to register go to www.birdsnbeesconnection.com
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Friday, January 20 (9:00-10:30 am) Location Chapel – Parent viewing of the movie, “Finding Kind”, a documentary produced by two Pepperdine students Lauren Parsekian and Molly Thompson, who went across country interviewing women and girls about their personal experiences with bullying. In addition there are interviews with respected experts and authors in the fields of psychology, education, and the inter-relationships of women and girls. A must see!! http://www.kindcampaign.com/documentary/
Friday, January 27 ( 9:00-10:30 am)- Location Chapel- Come meet Lauren Parsekian and Molly Thompson the filmmakers of the documentary “ Finding Kind” for a discussion about today’s girl bullying culture.
Wednesday, February 15th (8:15-10:00 am)- Location Tartan Center- Our guest speaker Dr. Jerry Weichman, a licensed psychologist and adolescent specialist and author of How to Deal, a book for parents of teenagers, will talk about what parents need in their Tool Belt of coping mechanisms, life interventions, and practical solutions for raising children in today’s world. http://drjerryweichman.com/
Wednesday, March 14th (8:15-10:00 am)- Location Tartan Center- Our guest speaker Dr. Darrell Burnett, a clinical family and sports psychologist and author, will talk about the role of parents in kids’ positive sports career and how sports plays a part in building self-esteem.. http://www.djburnett.com/credits.htm
April – TBD
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