Senior Parent Meeting
Wednesday, August 25, 2021
Temple Family Theater
Part 2 of 2
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Monday, August 30, 2021
Sunday, August 29, 2021
College Counseling - Senior Parent Meeting - Part 1 of 2
Senior Parent Meeting
Wednesday, August 25, 2021
Temple Family Theater
Part 1 of 2
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Wednesday, August 25, 2021
Temple Family Theater
Part 1 of 2
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Monday, October 5, 2020
Teens and Screens
Teens and Screens
Our lives are increasingly enmeshed with technology. Although there are certainly many benefits of technology, its seductive lure disconnects us from what is most important in life – each other and the world around us. To be both successful and happy in life, we must learn to navigate these often treacherous waters and assist our children develop healthy relationships. In this presentation, psychologists Dr. Mike Brooks and Dr. Jon Lasser will discuss why technologies such as texting and social media have such a grip on us, what effects technology is having on our brains, how images in media are affecting behavior, and how to use our Tech Happy Life model to help you and your family use technology in a more balanced way. Their book, tentatively titled Tech Happy Life: Effective Parenting in a Digital World will be published by Oxford University Press in late 2017 or early 2018. Information about the book and this topic can be found at www.techhappylife.com.
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Our lives are increasingly enmeshed with technology. Although there are certainly many benefits of technology, its seductive lure disconnects us from what is most important in life – each other and the world around us. To be both successful and happy in life, we must learn to navigate these often treacherous waters and assist our children develop healthy relationships. In this presentation, psychologists Dr. Mike Brooks and Dr. Jon Lasser will discuss why technologies such as texting and social media have such a grip on us, what effects technology is having on our brains, how images in media are affecting behavior, and how to use our Tech Happy Life model to help you and your family use technology in a more balanced way. Their book, tentatively titled Tech Happy Life: Effective Parenting in a Digital World will be published by Oxford University Press in late 2017 or early 2018. Information about the book and this topic can be found at www.techhappylife.com.
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Friday, February 7, 2020
The Science of High-Risk Behavior
The Science of High-Risk Behavior
This talk is given by Crystal Collier, Ph.D., LPC-S, an engaging and experienced speaker. The goal of her talk is to help parents understand how high-risk behaviors affect and interact with the developing adolescent brain. She also discusses techniques for preventing high-risk behaviors and increasing executive functioning skills. Crystal Collier is an expert in adolescent development. She presents to schools, parents, and human service agencies.
A PDF file of slides shown during the presentation are available for download.
More information regarding Crystal Collier at www.drcrystalcollier.com. She has also shared her slides from the talk here.
Download the MP3 file
This talk is given by Crystal Collier, Ph.D., LPC-S, an engaging and experienced speaker. The goal of her talk is to help parents understand how high-risk behaviors affect and interact with the developing adolescent brain. She also discusses techniques for preventing high-risk behaviors and increasing executive functioning skills. Crystal Collier is an expert in adolescent development. She presents to schools, parents, and human service agencies.
A PDF file of slides shown during the presentation are available for download.
More information regarding Crystal Collier at www.drcrystalcollier.com. She has also shared her slides from the talk here.
Download the MP3 file
Consent and the Law Around Sexual Matters
Consent and the Law Around Sexual Matters
This talk explores the legal, ethical and practical aspects of consent. It is facilitated by a team of criminal attorneys. Founding partners of Sumpter & Gonzalez, Corinne Sumpter, J.D., L.L.M, and David Gonzalez, J.D., have spoken to teenagers about their legal risks and rights for more than 20 years. During the seminar, parents learn the laws pertaining to consent and understand the complexities of these matters in a variety of situations, including explicit digital written consent but in-person changes of mind, alcohol and controlled substances, sexting and child pornography laws, and ages in the juvenile and criminal justice systems. This session includes real cases from teenagers and hypothetical scenarios to help you talk with your child about the legal issues that may arise in sexual relationships.
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This talk explores the legal, ethical and practical aspects of consent. It is facilitated by a team of criminal attorneys. Founding partners of Sumpter & Gonzalez, Corinne Sumpter, J.D., L.L.M, and David Gonzalez, J.D., have spoken to teenagers about their legal risks and rights for more than 20 years. During the seminar, parents learn the laws pertaining to consent and understand the complexities of these matters in a variety of situations, including explicit digital written consent but in-person changes of mind, alcohol and controlled substances, sexting and child pornography laws, and ages in the juvenile and criminal justice systems. This session includes real cases from teenagers and hypothetical scenarios to help you talk with your child about the legal issues that may arise in sexual relationships.
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Wednesday, February 5, 2020
Coffee Under the Trees - 8th Grade Big Bend trip
Coffee Unter The Trees on Friday, January 31.
Miriam Murtuza and Charlton Perry talk about the 8th-grade Big Bend field trip with parents.
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Miriam Murtuza and Charlton Perry talk about the 8th-grade Big Bend field trip with parents.
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Tuesday, January 21, 2020
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