Special Events
Events
The Science of Brain Research Meets the Art of Parenting
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Location: Villa Duchesne and Oak Hill School (map)
Villa Duchesne and Oak Hill School hosts Dr. JoAnn Deak. The author and psychologist offers practical advice for the challenges of parenting today. Dr. Deak applies the latest in brain research to show parents howtheycan serve as guides or 'neurosculptors' of their children. This presentation is open to all parents, and we encourage you to attend with family, friends, and neighbors. Reservations are appreciated.
Girls in the Know She & Me Empowerment Workshop Series
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Location: MICDS (map)
Girls in the Know believes every girl needs, and deserves to have, a strong foundation and sense of self heading into the challenging teen years. We are committed to making that happen with our four-week She & Me Empowerment Workshop Series.
WE Day Community: St. Louis
All day
Location: Stifel Theatre (map)
WE Day is a culmination of youth doing good through WE Schools, an experiential service-learning program that provides educators with free curriculum, professional learning opportunities, and program support. WE Day serves as both a celebration of social impact as well as a catalyst for continued community action.
How To Raise An Adult
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Location: Community School (map)
Based on her New York Times bestselling book by the same name, in this talk Julie Lythcott-Haims draws on her own insights as a mother and as a student dean to highlight the ways in which overparenting harms children, their stressed-out parents, and society at large.
21st Century Parenting Kirk Day School Parent Education Series
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Location: Kirk Day School (map)
One of the premier experts on parenting, Dr. Leonard Sax brilliantly identifies common problems parents experience with their children then provides practical solutions you can implement today.