News & Upcoming Events

Reducing Stress & Anxiety Conference

The RSA 2024 Conference kicked off on February 7th with an incredible panel of experts. There are many follow up sessions taking place through April.

Click to view the full schedule.  Register to join in these important, empowering conversations.

JOIN PEN PALS

Next Meeting: April 8, 2024
6:00-8:00pm

@ Christ the Servant Lutheran Church, Louisville, CO

Guest: SPAN (Safehouse Progressive Alliance of Nonviolence)

Topic: Developing Positive Peer Relationships

As a parent leader, you act as a liaison between your school and PEN and have opportunities to connect with other parents to maximize the impact of everyone’s efforts to build an engaged, educated community that supports healthy, successful youth. Meetings are monthly. Food provided.

Developing Healthy Screen Habits

March 18, 2024

6:00-7:30pm

Host by YMCA Lafayette. Open to all.

Join experts Michelle Albert and Dan Fox for an informative workshop that explores cell phone use and the latest neuroscience around screen addiction.

Screenagers: Growing Up in the Digital Age

March 19, 2024

6:00-7:30pm

Host by Southern Hills Middle School. Open to all.

This SCREENAGERS film reveals how tech time impacts kids’ development and offers solutions on how adults can empower kids to best navigate the digital world and find balance.

How to Manage Your Kids’ Big Feelings

April 3, 2024

6:30-8pm

Host by Foothill Elementary School. Open to all.

Join Jenn Wert M.Ed, a professional parent coach, to better understand your kiddos’ emotional outbursts, acting out or withdrawl. She’ll offer insight into what happens when feelings take over, and tactical things to practice at home that’ll allow you to get more comfortable in the uncomfortable. 

Screenagers: Under the Influence

April 3, 2024

6-8pm

Hosted by Fairview High School. Open to all.

This SCREENAGERS film examines the impact of our digital age on teens’ decision-making in relation to substances such as vaping, drugs, and alcohol. Discussion to follow film.

Turn Anxiety Into Your Super Power

April 4, 2024

6:00-7:30pm

Hosted by YMCA Lafayette. Open to all.

Join Avani G. Dilger for a rich discussion about the neuroscience of stress, anxiety and trauma. Learn strategies that can be used daily to manage stress and anxiety in productive ways.

Nutrition & Mental Health

April 11, 2024

6:00-7:30pm

Join Jane Reagan to explore the intricate relationship between nutrition and mental health. 

Convierte la Ansiedad en tu Superpoder

– presentado en español

15 de abril, 2024

6:00-7:30pm @ Sister Carmen

En esta presentación aprenderás sobre:

  • Aspectos positivos de la ansiedad.
  • La neurociencia del estrés, la ansiedad y el trauma
  • Estrategias para utilizar el estrés y la ansiedad como fuerza productiva en tu vida
  • Recursos para padres, adolescentes y familias

Neuroinclusive Practices for Gifted & 2E to Reduce Stress & Anxiety

April 16, 2024

6:00-7:30pm

Join Dr. Kate Bachtel BVSD teacher and founder of nonprofit, SoulSpark Learning.

Let’s Talk About Parenting

April 29, 2024

5:00-6:30pm

Join Karen Alonge to discuss effective strategies for responding to our kids’ misbehavior and setting appropriate limits.

Spanish interpretation, dinner, and childcare are offered.

Celebrating Over 20 Years 

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Supporting Parents in Raising Healthy, Happy Humans.

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