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The Parent Engagement Network (PEN) is a Boulder Valley parent-based organization, created to bring our community together via interactive gatherings that address a variety of parenting issues. The purpose of these gatherings is to help educate parents on topics involving our youth and encourage relationship-building so we can create a caring and safe community for our youth inside and outside of the school environment. PEN engages parents and the community in fostering youth resiliency and developing solutions to high-risk behaviors.

PEN Resources

Douglass Contacts for PEN

Michelle Hamernik
Lena Michels




* LOVE AND LOGIC - NATIONAL SPEAKER - WHO'S IN CHARGE? *
Effective Parenting Skills and Successful Kids

A presentation by Charles Fay, Ph.D.
Love and Logic Institute www.loveandlogic.com

Tuesday, March 18th
7:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Monarch High School
329 Campus Drive, Louisville

In this fast-paced session, learn parenting tips that will put the fun back into parenting. Charles will share strategies on how to cope with the changes in your child and ideas on how to handle anger, homework, respect, use of computers, and more. Come armed with your best questions.


Feb 20, 08 | 11:49 am | | E-mail This Article



* HOW TO TALK TO OUR KIDS ABOUT HEALTH TOPICS *
Thursday, March 6, 2008
9:00am Networking
9:30-11:00am Presentation
Boulder Recycling Center, 1901 63rd Street, Boulder

Thoughts and behaviors are strongly influenced by values, beliefs, and attitudes about topics like sexuality, drugs, and alcohol. Before talking with the children in your life it is useful to examine where you stand on these subjects.

Parents and caregivers have a tremendous influence on a child’s decisions. Knowing what youth are hearing and doing when it comes to these high-risk behaviors will assist you in guiding them in a positive way.

Katy Fleming, BVSD Health Education Coordinator and Chet Chavez, LPC, LAC will provide information and resources to help guide you in these discussions. Identify what beliefs and attitudes you hold to prepare yourself to have meaningful conversations with the children in your life. A question and answer session will follow the presentation.

Feb 20, 08 | 11:47 am | | E-mail This Article



* TEACHING HEART *
Social and Emotional Intelligence
The key to a child's success
Presented by Tom McSheely, MSW, LSW
www.teachingheart.com

Thursday February 14th
9-11 AM
Recycling Center, 1901 63rd Street, Boulder

Research is showing that children with high social and emotional intelligence are more successful in academics, relationships, and life in general. Tom McSheely will teach what social and emotional intelligence is, why it is so important, and what parents can do to nurture it.

Jan 20, 08 | 6:07 pm | | E-mail This Article



* HOW TO STAY CONNECTED WITH YOUR KIDS *
Through Elementary, Middle, High School and Beyond
Jim Thomas, President, National Institute for Change, is an interactive, humerous expert who will provide hands-on tools and tips to enhance our ever changing relationships with our kids. Jim is a master present and returns to PEN by popular request.

THURSDAY JANUARY 17th, 2008
9-11 AM
Recycling Center, 1901 63rd St., Boulder

Jan 17, 08 | 8:39 am | | E-mail This Article



** 40 ASSETS IN ACTION **
Tools to Enhance Positive Youth Development for All Kids

Corey Jones, Assets for Colorao Yourth Trainier, is well-known on the front range for his creative, interactive presentations. Using the 40 Developmental Assets, he will provide take-away tools concerning what kids really need to grow up healthy, happy, and hopeful. Gain practical communication tips and learn how to get the desired results out of your parenting techniques. Together we will share our successes, worries, and hopes.

Tuesday, December 4, 2007
9-11 AM
BVSD Ed Center, 6500 Arapahoe, Boulder

Hope to see you there!

Nov 28, 07 | 10:51 am | | E-mail This Article



** BRIDGING CULTURES, BUILDING FUTURES **
A team of experts will train and coach participants in cultural competency and uniting with diverse populations. This session will address some of the health disparities found in the Boulder County Youth Risk Behavior Survey and provide tools that can help all adults make a difference on behalf of the safety and well being of all youth.

Tuesday November 6th
9 AM - 1 PM
Boulder Recycling Center, 1901 63rd St., Boulder

Oct 11, 07 | 8:28 am | | E-mail This Article



** RESILIENCY IN ACTION **
PEN NATIONAL SPEAKER NAN HENDERSON

The Parent Engagement Network is pleased to announce our National Speaker, Nan Henderson, President of Resiliency In Action. Join us for this interactive gathering that covers practical ideas for overcoming risks and building strengths in our youth, families, and communities.

If you're not familiar with Nan's work on specific, practical research-based strategies on how to bounce back from stress, crises, trauma, grief and other difficulties...including how to move children, youth, families, and communities "from risk to resilient," check out her website at http://www.resiliency.com/

Nan Henderson, will be offering two presentations to the community on
WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 3RD
10 AM to 1 PM Lafayette Public Library, 775 W. Baseline Road and
7 - 9 PM at Fairview High School, 1515 Greenbriar, Boulder.
Both presentations are free and open to the public.

We hop you will join us!

Here's what others have had to say about Nan's presentations:

* "The most positive, practical training I have attended in 24 years
of practice" - Mark Beseinger, LCSW, Harrisburg, PA
* "I came anticipating increasing my effectiveness as a professional
and came away more effective as a human being."- Xenia Becher, Central NY Council on Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention
* "Brilliant, in all definitions of the word... Not only did I leave
feeling good, I was equipped to meet the [demands] of my job." - Marcia Hendrichs, Middle School Prevention/Intervention Specialist, San Diego, CA
* "It will change your perspective on life." - Arlene McGill, M.D.,
Jamaica Dept. of Health

Sep 24, 07 | 11:20 am | | E-mail This Article



** HOW ARE ALL THE CHILDREN? **
The 6th Annual PEN Kick-Off
Parents, Prevention, and the Community Response
Remarks and presentaion on "How are Boulder Valley Youth?"

Tuesday September 11th
9-11 AM
BVSD Education Center, 6500 Arapahoe Rd., Boulder

Sep 10, 07 | 11:50 am | | E-mail This Article



** PARENTING TOOLS FOR A FAST-PACED SOCIETY **
Taking what we've learned into action
Presented by: Jim Thomas, L.M.F.T., President of the National Institute for Change

In this dynamic and entertaining presentation, Jim focuses on the challenges and opportunities facing kids and their parents and the importance of increasing adult involvement in the lives of our youth and communities.

Thursday, April 12th, 2007
8:30-9:30 AM Networking
9:30-11:00 AM Presentation
BVSD Education Center, 6500 Arapahoe Rd., Boulder

Please join us!!

Mar 21, 07 | 3:42 pm | | E-mail This Article



** HOPE - HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED **
The *HOPE - Successfully Navigating Depression* event has been rescheduled for
Monday April 16th
7-9 PM
at Monarch High School
For details, see posting right below.

Mar 19, 07 | 8:10 am | | E-mail This Article



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