Keynote Session: 9:00 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.

Parenting: Are We Having Fun Yet?

Charlotte Wenc

 Do you feel exhausted from dealing with your children all day? Do you worry if you are parenting correctly? Do you often ask yourself, “Now what do I do?” Are your children the only ones having fun in your home? If you answered “yes” to these questions, this presentation is for you. Through a series or personal stories and examples, you will learn some valuable ideas which will enable you to enjoy this lifetime profession called parenting. Experience the energy and magnetism of this award-winning educator. Enjoy and grow from her stirring program that gives you step-by-step the ability to substantially improve in your parenting. Ms. Wenc will have books available for purchase during the break.

Breakout Session One: 10:45 – 12:00

Homework Hassles

Michael Cortina

 This presentation will discuss how to implement a more effective homework study program for your children.  Mike will demonstrate ways to eliminate reactive power struggles and promote a proactive response to poor study habits and/or motivation.  This program is designed for parents NOT the student.  This information is appropriate for parents of students of any age.

Breakout Session Two: 10:45 – 12:00

Food For Thought:

How to Choose Food to Properly Fuel Your Brain and Body.

Janet Triner 

In this presentation, parents will look at how food choices impact their children’s brain, behavior, and health.  Parents will learn easy tips to guide their family in making healthy choices.  A variety of helpful resources will be provided.

Breakout Session Three: 10:45 – 12:00

Stress and Achievement: How Much is Enough?

Dr. Michael Maniacci

 One our most popular speakers, Dr. Michael Maniacci will bring his insight and expertise to a presentation on stress and achievement. Have you ever asked yourself if you should be pushing your child more or have you ever wondered if your child is too stressed? A licensed clinical psychologist, published author, and former graduate school professor, Dr. Maniacci has previously spoken about birth order and its role in parenting. Now, he will explore the role of stress in your child’s life and help you answer the question—How much is enough?

Breakout Session Four: 10:45 – 12:00

Emotional Literacy:  The Gift of our Feelings

Laura Lewis-Barr

 What are emotions? How can I help children handle feelings in a healthy way?  In this fun and thought-provoking workshop, you will learn about Emotional Literacy (EL) – the foundation of emotional intelligence.  You’ll gather: exercises you can use to increase emotional intelligence, new insight into the meaning of feelings, a powerful process for managing emotional outbursts. Most of all, you will learn about using your emotions as a positive, helpful source of energy and information. Since emotional intelligence increases health, success, and strong relationships, EL develops skills every educator or parent can use!