Parent Education
This stellar program provides resources to encourage successful parenting in keeping with Pacific Oaks’ philosophies. Seminars are free and open to PO families as well as interested persons in the community.
For more information regarding our (2007/2008 school year) seminars please feel free to contact the committee chairperson, Gabby Klastky.
Diane Levin, Ph.D.
Wednesday, February 27, 2008 7:00-9:00 PM.
Walden School, 74 S. San Gabriel Blvd.
Raising Healthy Children in the Media Culture
Dr. Wendy Mogel
Tuesday, March 6th, 2007
7:00-9:00 PM. Walden School, 74 S. San Gabriel Blvd.
Dr. Wendy Mogel is a nationally known clinical psychologist and parent educator. Publisher's Weekly gave her New York Times best-selling parenting book, The Blessing of a Skinned Knee, a starred review saying, "Impassioned, lyrical and eminently practical, this volume is a real treasure." For more information and logistics detail, please review the flyer.
Toys Action Guide
A practical guide by Teachers Resisting Unhealthy Children's Entertainment.
Zen Parenting
Wednesday, November 8th, 2006.
6:00-7:30 PM. Neighborhood Church, Pasadena, CA.
Practical Parenting Wisdom From a Real-Life Mom, Zen Buddhist Priest, and Author of Momma Zen: Walking the Crooked Path of Motherhood. Karen Miller tells how the timeless teachings of Zen can unravel the puzzles of parenting your preschooler. For more information and logistics detail, please review the flyer.
Finding the Right Elementary School for your Child
Tuesday, October 17th, 2006.
6:00-7:30 PM. Neighborhood Church, Pasadena, CA.
A group of Pacific Oaks parents whose children have already made the transition from Pacific Oaks to elementary school will get together for an informal question and answer session. The panel will include parents that are in the public and private school systems. They will share their first hand experience and provide insight into the process of selecting a school, applying, testing and making a successful entry into elementary school. For more information and logistics detail, please review the flyer.
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