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A Parent and Family Guide to Childhood Trauma
A Parent and Family Guide to Childhood Trauma
October 12 @ 7pm via ZOOM
Missed the event? You can watch the recording below!
Missed the event? You can watch the recording below!
with Elizabeth Milovidov, Digital Parenting Coach
with Elizabeth Milovidov, Digital Parenting Coach
Wednesday, May 11 Via Zoom
Wednesday, May 11 Via Zoom
Missed the event? You can watch the recording below!
Missed the event? You can watch the recording below!
Click here for Healthy Tech recommended resources for PARENTS
Click here for Healthy Tech recommended resources for PARENTS
Prevention Starts With All
Prevention Starts With All
Presented by UCFSD and Kennett Area School Districts
Presented by UCFSD and Kennett Area School Districts
April 27, 2022 * Kennett High School Auditorium
April 27, 2022 * Kennett High School Auditorium
Suicide Awareness and Prevention
Suicide Awareness and Prevention
February 24, 2022 @ 7pm online
February 24, 2022 @ 7pm online
Missed the event? Watch it below.
Missed the event? Watch it below.
"Mental health challenges in children, adolescents, and young adults are real and widespread. Even before the pandemic an alarming number of young people struggled with feelings of helplessness, depression, and thoughts of suicide - and rates have increased over the past decade...among youth ages 10-24 in the US by 57%." -- Surgeon General Vivek Murthy, Advisory on Youth Mental Health Crisis Further Exposed By Covid-19 Pandemic
November 18, 2021 @ 7:00pm ONLINE
November 18, 2021 @ 7:00pm ONLINE
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Missed the event? Watch it below!
May 11, 2021 @ 7:00pm
May 11, 2021 @ 7:00pm
Four Skills Our Kids Need to Thrive Post-Pandemic
Four Skills Our Kids Need to Thrive Post-Pandemic
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Missed the event? Watch it here!
April 13, 2021 @ 7:00pm
April 13, 2021 @ 7:00pm
What's the L in SEL? #Aren'twebornwiththeseskills
What's the L in SEL? #Aren'twebornwiththeseskills
Missed the event? Watch it here!
Missed the event? Watch it here!
Missed the event? Watch it below!
Missed the event? Watch it below!
February 9, 2021 @ 7:00pm
February 9, 2021 @ 7:00pm
Risky Business: What Are Our Kids Up To and How Do They Feel About It?
Risky Business: What Are Our Kids Up To and How Do They Feel About It?
FOCUS partnered with the UCF Administration to present the results of the 2019 PAYS survey which shares perspectives on what these numbers tell us about our children's risky behaviors and their social/emotional health.
Helping Children Strengthen Executive Skills to Reach Their Full Potential
Helping Children Strengthen Executive Skills to Reach Their Full Potential
Presented by author, Dr. Peg Dawson
Presented by author, Dr. Peg Dawson
on January 7, 2021
Dr. Peg Dawson, co-author of the books, "Smart but Scattered" and "Smart but Scattered Teens", shared how executive skills develop throughout childhood and suggested strategies for helping children acquire critical skills for success.
Peg Dawson, Ed.D., is a school psychologist by training with an expertise in the assessment of learning and attention disorders. To learn more and access valuable resources, visit the 'Smart but Scattered Kids' website.
Missed the event? View the Smart but Scattered Kids webinar and the accompanying slides below!
Missed the event? View the Smart but Scattered Kids webinar and the accompanying slides below!
2021-01-07_FOCUS_-_U-PRISE_Presentation_by_Dr_Peg_Dawson.pdfOCTOBER Literature Circle Event
OCTOBER Literature Circle Event
Topic: Diversity & Inclusion
Topic: Diversity & Inclusion
Community Discussion on October 27, 2020 @ 7PM
Consent for TEENS
Consent for KIDS
Healthy Relationships: Boundaries, Redirecting, Consent, & Coercion
Healthy Relationships: Boundaries, Redirecting, Consent, & Coercion
presented on September 30, 2020 @ 7PM
Zoom presentation with Diana Suchodolski, Project Coordinator at the Delaware Human Trafficking Interagency Coordinating Council and Executive Director of Meet Me at the Well Foundation.
Zoom presentation with Diana Suchodolski, Project Coordinator at the Delaware Human Trafficking Interagency Coordinating Council and Executive Director of Meet Me at the Well Foundation.
Recorded Presentation
Recorded Presentation
September 30, 2020
September 30, 2020
Coping with the Challenges of COVID-19
Coping with the Challenges of COVID-19
A two-part series presented by FOCUS & Dr. Al Freedman
A two-part series presented by FOCUS & Dr. Al Freedman
Missed the event? Recordings of each session are below!
Dr. Al Freedman, a licensed psychologist, has provided individual, couples, and family psychotherapy, as well as consultation to schools and health care organizations, for over 20 years with Freedman Counseling Associates. He specializes in working with children, adolescents, adults, and families.
Dr. Al Freedman, a licensed psychologist, has provided individual, couples, and family psychotherapy, as well as consultation to schools and health care organizations, for over 20 years with Freedman Counseling Associates. He specializes in working with children, adolescents, adults, and families.
Managing Your Child's Anxiety -- and Yours
Managing Your Child's Anxiety -- and Yours
SESSION 1 - April 29, 2020
Coping with Grief, Loss, & Isolation
Coping with Grief, Loss, & Isolation
SESSION 2 - May 7, 2020
Missed the event? Watch it below!
The Dangers of Vaping: What Every Parent Needs to Know
The Dangers of Vaping: What Every Parent Needs to Know
Wednesday, November 6th
Wednesday, November 6th
In response to growing concerns from our community about the dangers and addictive nature of vaping and electronic cigarettes, FOCUS partnered with the UCFSD Administration as well as a variety of local health and substance abuse professionals to deliver an informational panel presentation and discussion for community parents. Recorded event and slideshow below!
For additional Vaping related resources, visit our Resources page.
Missed the program?
Missed the program?
Watch The Dangers of Vaping presentation below:
Watch The Dangers of Vaping presentation below:
Promoting Emotional Resilience Through Authoritative Parenting
Promoting Emotional Resilience Through Authoritative Parenting
Effective Alternatives to Limiting Screens That Don’t Punish You Too!
Wednesday, October 16, 2019
Wednesday, October 16, 2019
and Tuesday, February 14, 2020
and Tuesday, February 14, 2020
Tara Dickinson, a licensed clinical social worker at the Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, led this interesting and informative presentation.
Sept 23, 2019
Sept 23, 2019
Changing the Game
Changing the Game
A Parents Guide to Raising Happy, High-Performing Athletes and Giving Youth Sports Back to Our Kids
A Parents Guide to Raising Happy, High-Performing Athletes and Giving Youth Sports Back to Our Kids
March 20, 2019
March 20, 2019
What Made Maddy Run?
What Made Maddy Run?
Perfectionism, Pressures, and Depression in Today's Youth. Maddy's sister shared her story.
Perfectionism, Pressures, and Depression in Today's Youth. Maddy's sister shared her story.
Feb 27, 2019
Feb 27, 2019
Find out what our kids are up to these days. What are the protective factors and what can we do to help?
Missed it?
Missed it?
Jan 23, 2019
Jan 23, 2019
Safe2Say Something Program with Sandy Hook Promise & the anonymous reporting APP release
Safe2Say Something Program with Sandy Hook Promise & the anonymous reporting APP release
Missed it?
Missed it?
The program teaches youth and adults how to recognize warning signs and signals, especially within social media, from individuals who may be a threat to themselves or others and to “say something” BEFORE it is too late.
2017-2018
2017-2018
March 2018: Tools For Positive Sports Parenting
Feb. 2018: When a Child Talks About Suicide
Nov. 2017: Teen Substance Use and Abuse
Oct. 2017: Minding Your Mind -- Teen Wellness & 13 Reasons Why
Oct. 2017: Teen Sleep Needs and How Parents Can Help
2016-2017
2016-2017
May 2017: Hang Up and Drive - Speaker event with SADD
Feb. 2017: How To Raise An Adult – Author presentations to parents & students
Jan. 2017: How To Raise An Adult - Community book discussion
2015-2016
2015-2016
April 2016: 5th Grade Transition Night at CFPMS – Parent to parent info table
Feb. 2016: Minding Your Mind – A Discussion about Stress, Anxiety, Depression, & Bullying
Oct. 2015: Conscious Parenting 4-Week Workshop (4 Tuesdays in October)
2014-2015
2014-2015
April 2015: 5th Grade Transition Night at CFPMS – Parent to parent info table
Feb. 2015: Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month – Awareness activities at UHS
Oct. 2014: NOPE (Narcotics Overdose Prevention & Education) – Parent presentation; high school and middle school assemblies
2013-2014
2013-2014
May 2014: Brooks Gibbs (Youth motivational speaker and anti-bullying expert) - parent presentation and middle school student assemblies
March 2014: Spring Health and Wellness Expo
Jan. 2014: Kacie's Cause- Heroin Epidemic and Addiction- speaker and discussion
Nov. 2013: Social Media Awareness - Your Child in the Digital World - speaker and panel discussion
2012-2013
2012-2013
April 2013: Risky Business: PAYS results and roundtable discussion (re: Substance Abuse, Mental Health, Bullying, Relationships/Sexual Behavior)
March 2013: Head Games: Film and Discussion (re: Concussions) – w/ UCFSD nurses & DuPont Children's Hospital
Oct. 2012: Child Sexual Abuse: Lasting Effects, Awareness and Prevention - Speaker and panel
2011-2012
2011-2012
Feb and March 2012: "Race to Nowhere" documentary film - presented in three district locations with panel discussion at first screening
2010-2011
2010-2011
April 2011: Teen Driving Safety: Hang up and Drive - Speaker
Oct. 2010: Ken Ginsberg: Building Resilience in Children and Teens
2009-2010
2009-2010
May 2010: Internet Safety – speaker and discussion
April 2010: Michael Nerney: The Adolescent Agenda - brain development, behavior
Nov 2009: Let’s Talk About Parenting – roundtable discussions w/ facilitators
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