Events
Melissa Orkin: Effective Solutions for Motivating Struggling Students
Engaging struggling students can be a challenging and frustrating endeavor for parents and teachers alike. Join us, to hear Dr. Melissa Orkin present practical, research-based strategies that foster engagement, persistence and intrinsic motivation among elementary, middle and high school students.  Certificates of Attendance will be available. If you would like one, please submit your request HERE. Presenter: Melissa Orkin, Ph.D. is a Developmental Psychologist who specializes in learning disabilities and achievement motivation. Dr. Orkin has broad experience in directing specialized literacy programs at Tufts and Northeastern University; working as a reading teacher in the classroom, and managing assessments in clinical settings. Dr. Orkin instructs on learning disabilities at Tufts University and has also lectured on reading disabilities at the Harvard Graduate School of Education. She contributes to publications on a variety of educational topics including literacy development and executive function skills. Dr. Orkin regularly provides professional development workshops and consults with public and private schools on best practices for students with learning disabilities. Currently, Dr. Orkin is an educational consultant with Crafting Minds, craftingmindsgroup.com  |
Lynn Lyons
 Anxious Kids, Anxious Parents: Strategies to Interrupt the Worry Cycle Tuesday, March 27, 2018 at 7:00 pm Galvin Middle School Auditorium 525 Main St, Wakefield, MA Please join us as Lynn Lyons, LICSW, presents, "Anxious Kids, Anxious Parents: Strategies to Interrupt the Worry Cycle." Lynn is a globally recognized speaker, trainer, and author, who will provide us with insights and practical strategies to address anxiety with kids and adults at home and at school. Lynn is a licensed clinical social worker and psychotherapist in Concord, NH. In private practice for 28 years, she specializes in the treatment of anxiety disorders in adults and children. Learn more about Lynn at www.lynnlyonsnh.com/ - This event is free. - Ms. Lyon’s encourages parents to bring their anxious children (age 13 +) to this presentation. - Her books/DVDs will be available for purchase. - Have a question or want more information, email wakefieldpp@gmail.com - Limited parking available in lot; on-street parking available Certificates of Attendance will be available. If you would like one, please submit your request HERE. Tanya Snyder from William James College’s Interface Mental Health Referral Service will be kicking off this talk and be available to answer questions following this event. |
Growing A Grownup
 with Vicki Hoefle Tuesday, April 25, 2017 7:00 – 8:30 pm (doors at 6:30 pm) Savings Bank Theater Wakefield High School 60 Farm Street, Wakefield, MA In this upbeat, informational presentation, parents will be pleasantly surprised by the reasons to “zip-it” and will find comfort and confidence in their ability to parent their children, all while preparing them for the world outside their home. Vicki provides insight as to why all the over parenting, nagging, hovering, and helicopter parenting is not working out for you or your child and identifies five of the biggest parenting obstacles and how you can “clear away the clutter” and create clarity that will guide your family for years. We know parents play a huge role in the dynamics of the family and you will learn how to:
Cost: $5 at the door Online Registration is encouraged For Questions or Certificates of Attendance email: jennifer@vickihoefle.com Books Available for Sale! Duct Tape Parenting $19.95 The Straight Talk on Parenting $16.95 About Vicki Vicki Hoefle, author of Duct Tape Parenting and The Straight Talk on Parenting, leads parent education programs nationwide. Her informative and highly engaging presentation style keeps her in demand as a speaker, facilitator and educator. |
4th Annual Wakefield Parent University
Saturday, March 11, 2017 8:00 - 12:15 p.m.  Benefit from the knowledge and advice of
community experts through a variety of
FREE workshops, focusing on your child’s
educational experience and well-being. FREE Childcare provided by Wakefield Academy.
Kid Camp will be a morning of fun activities for children ages
4-13. Children will be grouped by age and cycle through
activities led by the staff at: Kids’ Test Kitchen, Pedro’s Judo
Center, SportsZone, Kidcasso, and Wakefield Recreation. Parents must register children for Kid Camp when registering
for Parent University. Kid Camp registration closes March 3rd. |
Screenagers: Growing Up in the Digital Age
 Sponsored by the Wakefield SE Parent Advisory Council, Wakefield Parent Partnership, Wakefield Unified Prevention Coalition (Wake-Up), Galvin Middle School PTO, Boys & Girls Club of Stoneham & Wakefield, and the Lucius Beebe Memorial Library |
Will My Kid Grow Out of It?
 Wednesday, November 18, 7:30 - 9:00 p.m.
The Savings Bank Theater
Wakefield Memorial High School
60 Farm Street
Child expert, Dr. Bonny Forrest is coming to Wakefield! Author of, Will My Kid Grow Out of It? Dr. Forrest will share her expertise in helping parents determine whether their child’s behavior is typical for the age or, possibly, a sign of some-thing more serious they should look into. Using lay terms and concrete examples her book aids adults in establishing if their child may have a commonly diagnosed issue such as ADHD, depression, a learning disability, and others; where to go to get help; how to get support from schools and the medical community; and what questions to ask along the way.
Refreshments, raffles, book sales & book signing!
General admission : $5
Admission with Certificate of Attendance: $10
Book: $15
Wakefield teachers free with school ID!
About Dr. Forrest: A leader in the field of child development, Dr. Bonny Forrest has been an advocate for children for over twenty years. As a practicing attorney and a child psychologist, with specialized training in pediatric neuropsychology, she has vast experience in working with children in a variety of settings. She has been a researcher and clinician in academic and medical settings such as the Yale Child Study Center, has directed clinics serving low-income populations, and has conducted a private practice focusing on the assessment of cognitive and other developmental issues in children. For much of her career, she has worked with parents, clinicians, and schools to advocate for children, especially those with special needs. Dr. Forrest leads Project SKIP: Screening Kids for Intervention and Prevention, which is screening children for social-emotional, cognitive, and developmental issues. http://www.projectskip.com/about/dr-forrest
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The Language of Babies - Book Signing
 The Savings Bank Theater Wakefield High School, 60 Farm St. Wakefield Parent Partnership, Canterbury Children's Center, and North Suburban Child & Family Resource Network are pleased to host Dr. Kevin Nugent, an international expert on infant-parent communication, to present on "The Language of Babies." Dr. Nugent is a child psychologist and the director of the Brazelton Institute at Children's Hospital Boston. He is also co-author of the book Your Baby is Speaking to You: A Visual Guide to the Amazing Behaviors of Your Newborn and Growing Baby with photographer Abelardo Morell. Dr. Nugent will discuss the history of how research involving babies has developed and changed over the last 50 years. He will talk about the importance of using tools, such as the Neonatal Behavioral Observation Scale, to help professionals and caretakers better understand babies' strengths and needs, facilitate communication, and promote bonding between babies and caretakers. He will also discuss strategies that can help caretakers and parents cue into babies' temperaments, levels of alertness, and nonverbal cues, which in turn can help strengthen the bonds between babies and caretakers. Online registration is closed, but walk-ins are welcomed. |
Wakefield Parent University
Saturday, March 21st, 2015, 8:30am-12:00pm, Galvin Middle School (525 Main St.)  Sponsored by Wakefield Public Schools, Wakefield Parent Partnership, and Wake-Up Coalition |
Sexting, Selfies, and Snapchat: What Parents Need to Know About Teens Online
Wednesday, November 12th, 7:00-8:30 p.m., Galvin Middle School  Boston University Professor Sophie Godley will give an overview of the most popular social networks being used today, including Twitter, Snapchat, and Instagram. - Discussion on the dangers lurking in cyberspace - Tips for parents to guide their children through confusing and potentially dangerous situations - Q & A with student leaders This event is FREE thanks to: Wakefield Unified Prevention Coalition, Wakefield Parent Partnership, Galvin PTO, Wakefield Alliance Against Violence, & Wakefield Public Schools. Wednesday, November 12th, 7:00 p.m. -8:30 p.m. (doors open at 6:30), Galvin Middle School Cafe (Use Community Entrance), Refreshments will be served |
Touchpoints: Birth to Age 6 with Dr. Jayne Singer
Wednesday, October 22nd at 7:00 pm at the Savings Bank Theater, Wakefield High School.  Dr. Jayne Singer will be speaking on Touchpoints: Birth-6. The presentation will be directed towards parents and educators who have or work with children ages birth-6. Dr. Singer is a clinical psychologist for the Brazelton Touchpoints Center at Children's Hospital and the Clinical Director of the Child and Parent Program in the Developmental Medicine Center at Children’s Hospital.According to Dr. T. Berry Brazelton, pediatrician emeritus and founder of the Touchpoints Center, "Touchpoints" are defined as predictable times in early childhood, when a child's behavior regresses and temporarily falls apart before a new spurt in cognitive, motor, or emotional development allows the child to reorganize himself at a higher level of complexity. During these times, the child may become difficult to understand, and the family may become confused by the child's behavior. These are perfect opportunities for educators and parents to get to understand the child at a deeper level, help parents predict their children's future patterns and emerging skills, help parents understand how those skills may impact children's daily routines, and help parents think about potential solutions in advance so that they will be able to respond to their children's new patterns accordingly. Doors will open at 6:15 and the lecture will run from 7:00 - 8:30. Wakefield Public School Teachers will be admitted free of charge if they present their Teacher ID. Sponsors for this event include Wakefield Parent Partnership, Wakefield Public Schools, Canterbury Children’s Center, Wakefield Rotary, The Family Resource Network (NSSFN), and the Wakefield Unified Prevention Coalition. Books on related subject matter will be on sale at the event. |
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