Parenting Conference: Fostering Resilience - Supporting Learners, Strengthening Communities

Hear keynote speaker, Dr. Kathryn Hecht, and gain new skills in The Power of Brave Parenting. Dr. Kathryn Hecht is a Minnesota-based child and adolescent clinical psychologist, author and nationally recognized speaker specializing in pediatric anxiety and OCD. An outspoken advocate for children’s mental health, she is known for translating evidence-based treatment into clear, actionable strategies families can use — and for helping parents shift from prioritizing comfort to building confident, resilient and capable kids.

Following the keynote, attend two breakout workshops, choosing from over twenty offerings. Workshops will be presented by area experts, including District 196 teachers and staff, on relevant topics including discipline, health, communication and academics.

Breakout 1	Breakout 2
Parenting in the Digital Age: Reducing Childhood Anxiety (Birth-Elementary School)	Parenting in the Digital Age: Reducing Childhood Anxiety (Middle and High School)
Parenting from Above the Line	Asking the Right Questions: Better Communication with your Children
Brave Practice 101: A Step-By-Step Guide to Helping Kids Face Fears	Get Outdoors! Ways to Support Your Child With Time Outside.
Connected for Life: Communication Strategies for Every Stage of Parenting	Building Connection, Cooperation and Emotional Safety with Conscious Discipline
Social Emotional Behavioral (SEB) Skills for Families	Understanding Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS): Partnering to Support Student Success
Family Strategies for Devices, Screens and Social Media in the Secondary Years	AI and Your Student: What Families Need to Know
Navigating the Storm: Special Education De-escalation & Co-Regulation Strategies	Partners in Progress: Navigating the Individualized Education Program (IEP) Journey Together
Why Kids Get Upset, Don't Listen and What Actually Works	Supporting Families Through Divorce
Support School Success Starts at Home - Simple Ways to Help Your Child Succeed	Communicating with School: ParentSquare Tips & Tricks
Understanding the Secondary Math Pathways	Raising Readers: Supporting Secondary Students as Readers
Empowering Parents and Caregivers to Talk With Their Children About Nicotine and Cannabis	Supporting Youth Well-being: Tools for Mental Health and Substance Use Prevention from Change to Chill
Clarifying College: Costs, Majors, Career Options and More	Overview of Assessments in District 196

This event is free, but registration is recommended, and required for those needing childcare or an interpreter (ASL, Somali and Spanish available). Childcare is available for children ages two years and older for $10 per family. Registration for childcare closes October 30.