The Community Speaker Series
presented by District 86 and District 181
Informing and inspiring families in the K-12 community about issues in education, child development, wellness, and parenting
Program Schedule
Tuesday
February 8, 2017
The Community House
9:30am - 11:00am
Contact
Meg Cooper
District 181 Foundation
mcooper@d181foundation.org
The Community Speaker Series is supported by
Accomodations for our speakers are provided by the Burr Ridge Marriott
Mindful Parenting
Simple and Powerful Mindfulness Solutions for Raising Creative, Engaged, Happy Kids in Today's Hectic World
Dr. Kristen Race
Between academic pressures, over-scheduled after-school activities, homework and demanding careers, parents today find it difficult just to get dinner on the table. Dr. Kristen Race, speaks directly to today’s busy families who make up what she calls “Generation Stress” and presents an alternative – a mindful approach.
Drawing on the latest research, Dr. Race shows how mindfulness helps us – and our children – feel happier, healthier, calmer, less anxious, less stressed, and more focused This humorous and engaging talk provides simple solutions that move us from simply surviving in our family lives to thriving in our family lives.