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Public Events

As children learn, they grow, change and experience the world in new ways.

They're empowered. Excited. 

 

When adults make time for education, we're the same way. We learn. We connect. We walk away with a simple strategy that makes a big difference.

 

Join me at the following events, all FREE (unless otherwise specified)  and open to the public

 

*And please contact me if you are interested in bringing a workshop or presentation  to YOUR school or organization*

December 03, 2020

Parents, teachers, staff and caregivers are all invited to Join us remotely as we share simple and mindful tools for cultivating a more compassionate, joyful and intentional environment for ourselves, and our families during this challenging year!

Thursday, December 3rd 6:30pm-8pm

 

Join with this Zoom link:

https://lbusd.zoom.us/j/84008230368

Zoom Meeting ID: 840 0823 0368

March 07, 2020

 In this new age of digital media, how do we strike the balance between restricting and embracing the technology and screens that surround our children? The goal of this workshop is to provide a mindful framework and simple strategies around technology and helps parents setup a "digital" game plan that most aligns with their family goals and values.  This is open for parents with children of all ages

Litte Owl School

Little Owl School - Event Center

3426 Linden Ave. 

Long Beach, CA 90807

Cost is $10/person

Click here  to RSVP: 

March 05, 2020

Please join us for this 69 minute critically acclaimed sequel documentary, and 30-45 minute post-screening discussion where we will focus on uncovering skills for stress resilience and improved well-being for our teens in the digital age.  This event is free but donations are welcome. Both parents and students (6th grade and up) are encouraged to attend 

Newcomb Academy

3351 Val Verde Ave. Long Beach

6:30 p.m. in the auditorium

November 10, 2019

Join me at our 6th annual  anti-bullying and empowerment  workshop in partnership with Councilwoman Suzie Price  at CSULB from 9am-12pm!  

The focus of this fun, interactive event will be on learning and practicing the power of being an upstander (vs. a bystander) when witnessing unkindness or disrespect.  

Through our dynamic speakers and parent/student breakout workshops, the day will offer inspiration, support and tools for parents and students, designed to empower and enable us to create a kinder and more positive community.  

This FREE community workshop is open to all parents and their children (suggested age is 5th-8th grade)

 

For more details and to RSVP  Click here 

October 03, 2019

 In this new age of digital media, how do we strike the balance between restricting and embracing the technology and social media that surround our children? The goal of this workshop is to increase parents’ and caregivers’ knowledge and understanding of the latest social media safety guidelines for their children.

 

Children's Home Society of California

4900 Airport Plaza Drive, Suite 100 

Long Beach, CA 90815

6-8pm

Click here to RSVP: 

June 04, 2018

Join us as we discuss simple and mindful ways to make the summer break an opportunity to increase family connection and unwind together after a busy school year!

Hughes Middle School

3846 California Avenue, Long Beach

9:15-10:30am in the library (no evening session)

May 15, 2019

Join us as we share simple and mindful tools to enrich  and align your parenting partnership to optimize communication, consistency  and connection.

Emerson Parkside Academy

2625 Josie Ave, Long Beach

6:30 p.m. in Room 7

Childcare available in cafeteria for all ages (must be potty-trained)

May 02, 2019

Past Event-Supporting our Children's Success in Academics...and Beyond at Stanford Middle School

​Come join us as we discuss the powerful concept of cultivating a Growth vs Fixed Mindset and how it can optimize our teen’s resiliency and success in academics…and beyond

Stanford Middle School

5871 Los Arcos Street, Long Beach, CA 90815 

6:00-7:30pm  in the library 

April 15, 2019

This 66 minute critically acclaimed documentary, and 30-45 minute post-screening discussion, explores both the struggle families face in dealing with their children’s  social media, video game, and internet use, and the solutions on finding balance in the digital world.  Both parents and students are encouraged to attend (recommended age is 4th/-5th grades and older)

Millikan High School

2800 Snowden Avenue, Long Beach

6:00 p.m. in the auditorium

March 20, 2019

​​Come join us as we discuss the importance of  helping to support our children in developing healthy conflict resolution skills as they navigate through the spicy social world of teens!

Hughes Middle School

3846 California Avenue, Long Beach

 

2 Workshops to choose from:

9:15-10:45am in Room 700 or

6:00-7:30pm in the library

March 26, 2019

Past Event: Putting on Our Oxygen Masks First: The Importance of Parental Self-Care at Emerson

Join us as we discuss simple and mindful tools for cultivating a more compassionate, joyful and intentional environment for ourselves, and our family!

Emerson Parkside Academy

2625 Josie Ave, Long Beach

6:30 p.m. in Room 7

Childcare available in cafeteria for all ages (must be potty-trained)

March 30, 2019

 

Hope you can join me at this wonderful event, where I am honored to deliver the opening keynote address, as well as facilitate 2 workshops on Growth Mindset.

When:  Saturday, March 30, 8am-4:30pm

Where: Long Beach Convention Center- Seaside Meeting Rooms

300 East Ocean Boulevard, Long Beach, CA 90802

Who:  Early childhood education educators, Transitional Kindergarten and ETK teachers as well as kindergarten teachers, directors and principals.

April 11, 2019

Past Event: 13 Reasons Why NOT: Helping Our Teens Deal With Anxiety and Stress at Stanford

Join us as we discuss simple and mindful tools to help our children learn to deal with day to day stress/anxiety and how parents can support them and set realistic expectations.

Stanford Middle School

5871 Los Arcos Street, Long Beach, CA 90815 

6:00-7:30pm  in the library 

February 26, 2019

Join us as we discuss simple and mindful ways to deepen our connection and communication with our children through learning the 5 Love Languages.

Emerson Parkside Academy

2625 Josie Ave, Long Beach

6:30 p.m. in Room 7

Childcare available in cafeteria for all ages (must be potty-trained)

December 05, 2018

​Come join us to discuss simple and effective mindfulness tools to guide and support our teens in developing positive relationships and setting healthy limits

Stanford Middle School

5871 Los Arcos Street, Long Beach, CA 90815 

6-7:30pm  in the library 

From mood swings, to risky choices, to new interests and talents, the adolescent years can be a huge time of both growth and challenges!  Join the discussion which will focus both on learning what’s happening in our teenagers' brains, as well as simple strategies and guidelines for supporting them through this critical period of development.

Stanford Middle School

5871 Los Arcos Street, Long Beach, CA 90815 

6-7:30pm  in the library 

October 18, 2018

Come join us as we discuss simple and effective strategies for creating the foundation for a happy and successful school year for your family.

*Spanish translation available

 

Keller Middle School

7020 Brittain St., Long Beach, CA 90808

5 – 6:30 p.m. in the library

*Spanish translation and light refreshments provided

November 10, 2018

Please join me for our second, quarterly gentle, donation-based yoga session, to support Ground Education and help us cultivate compassion and gratitude as we enter into the busy Thanksgiving and holiday season.

This session will also serve as  another preview of my new service - Mindful Yoga sessions offered to small groups of all kinds.  Whether it’s your colleagues from work, your friends, or even family members, these sessions are designed for any private group who wants to use gentle movement, guidance and reflection, to bring some clarity to life’s spicy situations.

Time:  9:15-11am

Location:  Northern end of the Colorado Lagoon in Long beach (corner of Monrovia and 6th)

 

What to bring: Yoga mat or towel (bottle of water, hat, and journal/notebook to write in are optional)

 

Who should attend: This preview session is open to parents, educators, or any other adults you think would benefit so thank you in advance for spreading the word to all your networks. 

Click here for more information

 

May 08, 2018

Join us for the post-screening parent discussion of the critically acclaimed documentary "Race to Nowhere"  Featuring the heartbreaking stories of students across the country who have been pushed to the brink by over-scheduling, over-testing and the relentless pressure to achieve, and the testimony of educators, parents and education experts, this award winning film calls us to challenge current thinking about how we prepare our children for success

Keller Middle School

7020 Brittain St., Long Beach, CA 90808

 

3 "Race to Nowhere" screenings in the Keller auditorium:

Monday 5/7 - 5 PM.

Tuesday 5/8 -9:15 AM and 3:30 PM 

 

Post screenings parent discussion on 5/8

5 – 6:30 p.m. in the library

*Spanish translation and light refreshments provided

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