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Learn easy to implement systems and routines that will put an end to the nightly homework battle while at the same time developing your child¡¯s confidence and independence. Common issues that will be addressed include heavy reliance on parental assistance, homework frustration and meltdowns, rushed and careless work, and homework avoidance and procrastination.

Establishing open lines of respectful and honest communication with your child's teachers is essential to your child's success in school, yet many parents are at a loss on how best to do this. Participants will explore how much involvement is too much or too little, the best ways to approach teachers about difficult issues, and ways to help our children become their own advocates.

Technology seems to have infiltrated every aspect of our lives, but at what cost? This workshop will explore the most recent research on the positive and negative effects of technology on children. Participants will be challenged to consider how their own family values align or conflict with the technology use in their homes. Finally, we will explore simple ideas and procedures for implementing change regarding technology use that make our children partners in our efforts.

Today¡¯s world of hectic schedules, information overload, and high expectations demands that our children be masters at time management, organization, planning, and flexibility. Recent research has shown just how crucial these executive function skills are to future academic, career, and life success. This workshop will present parents with an overview of executive function skills and explore strategies parents can use at home to support their development.