program schedule

Redwood Day School Parents' and Gaurdians' Association Presents

8:30 AM	CHECK-IN, RESOURCE FAIR, and COFFEE & BAGELS in the gym Childcare opens in the Lower School Multi-Purpose Room
9 AM Keynote	WELCOME AND KEYNOTE in the gym Po Bronson, New York Times Bestselling Author NutureShock: New Thinking About Children
10 AM	BREAK
	MS Multi-Purpose Room	7^th Grade History	6^th Grade Math/Science	6^th Grade Humanities	Library
10:15 AM SESSION 1	The Learning Body—Movement in the Classroom Jodi Freedman, 6th Grade Humanities Teacher	Middle School Students through the Lens of Art History Mike Riera,Head of School, and Warren Sepkowitz, Middle School Director	Math and Reading Fun: Discover and Support Your Child's Strengths (for Grades 1 -3) Vicky Green, 2^nd Grade Teacher and RDS parent	Ways to Be a Terrific Sports Parent — Making Athletics a Positive Experience for Your Child* Ray Wilson, Upper School Director	Learned Optimism: Is It Possible to Depression-Proof Your Child? Michael Y. Simon, MA, MS, MFT, Psychotherapist and Founder of Practical Help For Parents
11:15 AM	BREAK
11:30 AM SESSION 2	Blood Sould Be Thicker Than Water— Understanding & Dealing with Sibling Rivalry Ronald Mah, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist	Straight-laced: How Gender Has Us All Tied Up (An Honest Look at Tweens, Teens, and Sexuality) Shari Unitan, MFT, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist	Financial Savvy for the Short Set: How to Teach Your Kids About Money Andrea Hamilton, Financial Advisor, Waddell & Reed	Dignified Discipline Heather Hougey, RDS Assistant Business Manager and mother of five	Reducing Conflict: How Well Does Your Child's Temperament Fit Yours? Rona Renner, RN, founder and host of Childhood Matters radio show
12:30 PM	LUNCH & RESOURCE FAIR in the gym
1:30 PM SESSION 3	Relationship Principles that Strengthen Both Your Marriage and Your Parenting Woody and Judy Square, Co-directors of Positive Change Resources	How Not to Make A Mess Out of Alcohol and Drug Discussions with Pre-Teens Ronald Mah, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist	Meeting the Emotional Needs of Academically Gifted Children Kent Grelling, PhD	The Ugly Truth About Beauty Products: What Students and Parents Need to Know About Toxic Chemicals in Personal Care Products Stacy Malkin, co-founder, National Campaign for Safe Cosmetics	Resiliency Mike Riera, Head of School and RDS parent
2:30 PM	BREAK
2:45 PM	CLOSING SESSION in the gym
3 PM	EVENT CONCLUDES

program schedule

Keynote