This workshop gives parents and caregivers a clear understanding of what helps children grow into strong, resilient young people. Together, we’ll define and explore the six key factors that support resilience and talk about what they look like in everyday life. Participants will walk away with practical, easy‑to‑use strategies for helping children bounce back from challenges and thrive. This program
The Harlem Wizards bring high-flying hoops and hilarious hijinks to every game, turning a typical basketball matchup into a dazzling show of tricks, dunks, and crowd-pleasing stunts. When they face off against local teachers, it’s a slam-dunk spectacle packed with laughter, teamwork, and school spirit. Students cheer as their favorite educators try to keep up with the Wizards’ jaw-dropping moves—making
Featuring Dr. Stephen Dewey, Research Professor, Department of Psychiatry, NYU School of Medicine Dr. Dewey’s presentation reveals how addictive substances and behaviors impact the adolescent brain and uses PET scans to show how they alter brain activity. What You’ll Learn: How substances and gaming affect brain development in areas tied to decision-making, impulse control, and emotional regulation Why the teen
Process Over Product: Increasing Motivation, Competence, and Self-Efficacy As parents, our love and desire to give our children every opportunity for success, happiness, and a meaningful life drive our actions. However, some of these actions may unintentionally weaken their motivation, engagement, and capacity to learn. Join us for this virtual event featuring Jessica Lahey, a seasoned educator and New York
CHRIS SULLIVAN, FORMER NFL PLAYER FOR THE NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS, AND KATHI SULLIVAN SHARE STORIES OF LIFE-CHANGING MOMENTS. KEY MESSAGES INCLUDE THE RISK OF UNDERAGE DRINKING, THE SKILLS TO MAKE RESPONSIBLE DECISIONS REGARDING ALCOHOL AND DRUGS, AND STRATEGIES TO MANAGE ANXIETY AND DEPRESSION. SULLIVAN’S MESSAGE 3 11 25
Join Kirsten Jones, sports parenting coach and author of Raising Empowered Athletes, to find out what you can do to change the game, bring back the fun, and set your athlete on a path to success. We’ll cover the following and more: How the professionalization of youth sports is ruining their love for sport The do’s and don’ts of being
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Join us on December 11th at 7:00 PM at the Manhasset Public Library for Screenagers Under The Influence: Addressing Vaping, Drugs, and Alcohol in the Digital Age, a documentary that explores how our digital era influences teens’ decision-making regarding substances like vaping, drugs, and alcohol. This film serves as a powerful resource that highlights the evolving landscape of substances, delving into the latest research
This film is about helping young people thrive in our screen and stress-filled world. Filmmaker and physician Delaney Ruston uses a personal lens and professional eye to help parents flip the script on stress, anxiety, and depression. Ruston sets out to uncover the challenges in our current screen-filled society. And how we as parents empower teens with skills to overcome
Drive up and drop off your unused or expired medication. Protect the environment, family and friends. Shed the Meds 10 2024