The pandemic has put a spotlight on mental health like nothing else has in a generation—it is crucial that we care for our psychological well-being during this difficult time. Join us for a summit on mental health and wellness in the COVID-19 era featuring top psychologists, doctors, authors, and experts on the latest ideas and […]
This virtual presentation from NAMI Westchester will focus on how to prepare you and your child for returning to school in the “new normal.” Presentation will be held via Zoom. Q&A will follow. Speakers are: Andrew Ecker, Ed.D., Coordinator, Guidance & Child Study Center, Putnam | Northern Westchester BOCES Marion Walsh, Esq., Special Education Dept. […]
If there's one thing that this year's COVID-19 crisis has made clear, it's that digital media and technology play a huge role in adolescents' lives. Right now, as schools, peer networks, and communities have been pushed entirely online, the stakes couldn't be higher for creating a digital ecosystem that supports all kids and families. As we […]
Living in a world that’s increasingly unpredictable, today’s kids, especially alternative learners, are more anxious than ever before. Dr. Sharon Saline, veteran psychologist and author of What your ADHD Child Wishes You Knew: Working Together to Empower Kids for Success in School and Life, and The ADHD Solution Card Deck will discuss how anxiety works […]
Media has a huge impact on how kids perceive themselves and the world around them. And while the movement to challenge stereotypes and make kids' media more inclusive and diverse has been gaining momentum, many children still don't see themselves reflected on-screen. Today, as racial and social injustice in our country reaches a fever pitch, […]
This virtual presentation by Operation Parent will address current trends and misconceptions in body image, eating disorders, and self-esteem among tweens and teens. Register now.
Dr. Robert DuPont and his colleagues will share the latest research on the impact of drug use on the developing brain, and the ways that parents and other caring adults can promote the powerful trend across the country of youth making One Choice to be substance-free. Register now.
This virtual presentation by Operation Parent will help you to ensure social-emotional development skills don't fall by the wayside, as much emphasis is currently on lost academic time. Register now.
Operation Parent hosts MADD's National President Helen Witty, a parent and victim of drunk and drugged driving, lost her precious daughter Helen Marie when a teen who had been drinking tequila and smoking marijuana made the terrible choice to get behind the wheel and drive. Helen believes it is stories like hers and sadly many […]
Unchecked anxiety and depression can lead to teen self-medication, drug abuse, and addiction. “Emotional honesty” can be a powerful healer and safeguard against mental illness and drug use. Join us for a conversation with Dr. Stephen Van Schoyck, Psychologist, and Karen Lawrence, the Founder of Camp Hi-Ho near Louisville, Kentucky, and mother of three: Ben […]