Sept 26

  2012

  Mon.

The Parents We Mean to Be:  Raising Happy and Successful Children of Character. 

Dr. Weissboard will describe some concrete practices at the heart of  being an effective moral mentor.  He will provide ideas on how we can guide our children to develop empathy, nurture meaningful relationships, and take pride in accomplishment.

McCall School Auditorium

7:30-9PM

  Oct 13

   2011

  Thurs.

Book Group

"Are We Too Attached", Atlantic Monthly Article, by Lori Gottlieb

                   *please note location change*

*Ambrose  Library*

7-9PM

 Jan 19

   2012

 Thurs.

Book Group

The Way of Boys: Raising Healthy Boys in a Challenging and Complex World, by Dr. Anthony Rao

Winchester Public Library

7-8:30PM

  Jan 23

  2012

  Mon.

Evening with the Superintendent 

Superintendent William McAlduff provides an informal and interactive forum for parents on a wide range of topics and issues in the schools.

McCall Middle School Library

7-8:30 PM

  Feb 9

  2012

 Thurs.

Talking to Your Child About Body Image and Nutrition

Psychologist Jodi R. Galin and nutrition therapist Amy Aubertin will help you talk to your son or daughter about body image, counteract the idealized images in the media, and emphasize healthy food without going overboard. This panel discussion will bring to life key protective factors that parents and caregivers need to know in order to help their growing children develop healthy eating and exercise habits. Learn warning signs of childhood obesity and eating disorders that may signal a need for professional attention.

Appropriate for parents of children of all ages, especially late elementary school and middle school. Questions for the panelists may be submitted ahead of time by emailing info@parenttoparentwinchester.org and at the talk.

Next Door Theatre

40 Cross St.

7:30-9:00PM

Mar 5

2012

Mon.

Successful Transitions to High School

Parents and Guardians of Current 8th Grade Students have an opportunity to meet with and ask questions of Current WHS Students. Immediately Following Curriculum Night.

Winchester High School Students

and Parents/Guardians

Winchester High School

Auditorium

8:00 PM

 Mar 27

   2012

  Tues.

The Childhood Roots of Adult Happiness:  Five Steps to Create and Sustain Lifelong Joy.  Dr. Hallowell, father of three, author, and clinical psychiatrist, will outline a five-step plan for promoting successful learning and lifelong joy that parents can use to give their children the gift of lifetime happiness. These five fundamental concepts - Connect, Play, Practice, Mastery and Recognition - hold the key to raising children with healthy self-esteem, moral awareness and spiritual values. Based on current research, as well as his own experiences as a parent, teacher, and child psychiatrist, Dr. Hallowell will outline how one step leads to the next and how the cycle is self-perpetuated. He will explain how these five key qualities can greatly increase a child's chances of leading a joyful and meaningful life.

McCall Middle School Auditorium

7:30-9:00PM

Panel for Incoming 6th Grade Parents

5th Grade Parents have an opportunity to ask questions of current  McCall parents about middle school.

McCall Middle School Library

TBA

 April 30

   2012

   Mon.

Book Group

Queen Bees and Wanna Bees,

by Rosalind Wiseman

Winchester Public Library

7-8:30PM