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Seneca Academy Parenting Series

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Each year, Seneca Academy offers its Parenting Series as a service to the community: a selection of free workshops for the general public given by the Head of School, child psychologist Dr. Michelle Parker. Save the dates for this year’s sessions!

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Thursday, November 10, 2022, at 6:30 p.m. – Understanding Your Child’s Developing Brain

Ever wonder why your child acts the way they do or how they understand the world around them? In this workshop, we will:

  • Create a “Mission Statement” to guide parenting
  • Establish a developmental framework for understanding your child’s behavior, play, and learning
  • Learn parenting strategies to promote healthy brain development

Thursday, March 2, 2023 at 6:30 p.m. – Navigating Friendships and Playground Politics

Establishing and nurturing friendships is an important life skill. In this workshop we will explore how parents can help their children:

  • Develop meaningful and authentic friendships through empathy and kindness
  • Join groups and share effectively
  • Understand the “hidden curriculum” of social norms and how to resolve conflicts

Thursday, May 4, 2023, at 6:30 p.m. – Parenting in the Digital Age

With so much information about all the technology out there, how do you make sense of it and decide what is right for your child? How do we help kids develop a healthy relationship with technology? How do we decide how much is too much? Find out:

  • What level of exposure is healthy at each age
  • How to set limits around technology
  • The impact of technology on brain and social development

We kindly ask, for the safety of our community, that all attendees wear a well-fitting CDC-approved mask or face covering.

RSVP Below!

    Please select the session(s) you plan to attend:
    Understanding Your Child's Developing Brain - November 10, 2022 (6:30-8:00 p.m.)Navigating Friendships and Playground Politics - March 2, 2023 (6:30-8:00 p.m.)Parenting in the Digital Age - May 4, 2023 (6:30-8:00 p.m.)

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    Seneca Academy is an International Baccalaureate Primary Years Program (IB PYP) World School that fosters children’s natural curiosity and ignites a love of learning through a collaborative, inquiry-based program in a dynamic and welcoming community.

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    Phone: (301) 869-3728 • Fax (301) 869-3348

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    Thank you!

    You have successfully submitted your Parent’s Day Out application for the 2020-2021 school year! Once again, we appreciate you being a part of the Seneca Academy village.

     

    Thank you so much for your sponsorship of Seneca Academy’s 2020 auction and gala, “Around the World.” Because of you and other generous supporters, we are able to continue serving the children and families in our school as well as the community at large. We appreciate your gift to help us preserve the wonder of childhood for years to come!

     

    Thank you so much for your donation to Seneca Academy’s 2020 auction and gala, “Around the World.” Because of you and other generous supporters, we are able to continue serving the children and families in our school as well as the community at large. We appreciate your gift to help us preserve the wonder of childhood for years to come!