Parenting Lecture Tonight At Villa Academy

Tonight from 7-9pm Villa Academy (5001 NE 50th Street) is holding another free lecture open to the public and for parents with children of all ages, titled "Resisting Raising Children Who Feel Entitled."

The information says:

In affluent communities, it is easy for children to acquire an attitude of entitlement. How do parents teach responsibility and accountability instead? It’s tough but worthwhile because the children will learn to delay gratification and have better long-term outcomes.

Jan Faull, the well-known educator, author and former Seattle Times columnist, will help us avoid the pitfalls of entitlement.  How do parents teach responsibility and accountability instead? It's tough but worthwhile because children will learn to delay gratification and have better long-term outcomes.

 

"Boys And School" Lecture Tomorow At Villa Academyoct 11 - villa lecture

Villa Academy (5001 NE 50th Street) is holding another free lecture, open to the public, tomorrow night called "Boys and

School: Common Problems and Solutions" from 7-9pm in the Parlor for parents of boys in 5^th through 8^th grade.

The lecture decscription says:

Is your son disorganized? Distracted? Unmotivated? Not completing assignments or turning in sloppy work? These are common parent concerns of both boys and girls, but Ken will focus this talk on some of the reasons why boys struggle with these problems and solutions that work for boys.

Ken Wong, Director of Teen Programs for the City of Redmond, has over 20 years of experience working with youth. He is an expert in parent-teen relationships and communication and how to handle the highs and lows of adolescence.

Parenting Lecture Tomorrow Night At Villa Academy

Villa Academy (5001 NE 50th Street) is having their last parent education lecture, called "Keep the Connection Alive!",  tomorrow night from 7-9pm.

Here is the information:

Keeping the Connection Alive! with Lori Gradinger of Courageous Communications

How to talk with your Middle Schooler (even when they don’t want to talk with you!)

Just when their lives get more complicated, 11-14 year-olds often stop going to their parents for advice and support. How do parents respond? What new skills are helpful? Lori Gradinger of Courageous Communications will help middle school parents, and any other parents who might want to prepare for what is to come, learn tools and tips for their new job as the parent of a pre-teen.

Lori is a communication coach and a parent who understands what you are going through. She has helped countless parents navigate through these interesting times. You will leave this evening with tools and tips that will help you know what to say and how to say it so it will be heard. There will also be time for questions and discussion.

photo courtesy of Courageous Communications website)