"Raising Resilient Children & Adolescents in a Str

[doctorwho]

Gee- I don't see the 204 philosophy being taught here : you know - "take one for the team " - " all kids are resilient and adapt to new surroundings- it's the parents fault " ? I wonder if we'll get a 204 guest speaker to explain those philosophies after ones SD has screwed them over.

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This came in the Hill Newsletter:

The Neuqua Valley High School PTSA and the NVHS Guidance Department will host Dr. Robert Brooks ( Harvard Medical School ) and his presentation "Raising Resilient Children & Adolescents in a Stress-filled World" on Wednesday, October 14, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. in the Main Campus Auditorium. Admission is free. All are cordially invited.

Description: Many children and adolescents experience much stress and pressure. In his presentation Dr. Brooks will discuss factors that help children to deal more effectively with stress and become more resilient. He will highlight (a) the importance of empathy in understanding and responding to youngsters, (b) why some children from birth have a more difficult time developing confidence than others, (c) the need to identify and reinforce each youngster’s “islands of competence,” and (d) specific strategies that parents and other adults can apply to nurture learning, self-discipline, self-esteem, responsibility, and resilience in children and adolescents. Additional information about Dr. Brooks can be found on his Web site www.drrobertbrooks.com

[southsidesignmaker]

Doc,

I do understand your position, though based on personal experience I have learned much from my children. This is especially true when their father was was going through tough times on the job. Listening to my kids and taking note of their uncanny ability to roll with the punches have helped in molding me into a better person. I think the trait came from their mother's side as I would be "Pleased as Punch" to have the nineties back.

With major input from parents along with a positive learning environment many of our students have a competitive edge, along with a happier more fulfilling childhood.

[doctorwho]

Sept 21, 2009 8:25:10 GMT -6 southsidesignmaker said:

Doc,

I do understand your position, though based on personal experience I have learned much from my children. This is especially true when their father was was going through tough times on the job. Listening to my kids and taking note of their uncanny ability to roll with the punches have helped in molding me into a better person. I think the trait came from their mother's side as I would be "Pleased as Punch" to have the nineties back.

With major input from parents along with a positive learning environment many of our students have a competitive edge, along with a happier more fulfilling childhood.

Don't get me wrong SSSM - I think the session they are providing here is excellent - and you're right together many kids and parents can get thru things-- I am referring as you are likely aware- to the 'blanket' type statements made by some of our admin ( including one no longer here) - and some SB members that it's all the parents issue----the kids have issue with nothing that has happened --and that is of course very false.

Separating siblings comes to mind immediately