Upcoming Dragon Dialogues: Programming for Parents
We invite our St M families to join us for upcoming Dragon Dialogues in November and December. Please RSVP and submit any questions you may have in advance via the button below.
November Topic: Flusterclux Conversation: Parenting Traps that Feed Anxiety
Wednesday, November 16, 8:15-9:15 a.m., Lower School Library (Hubbard Hall)
- Moderators: Dr. Kim Hilton, with Jessica Stargell and Merrill Geier (Division Directors), will lead an informal conversation around this exciting episode.
- The number of children who self-identify as suffering from anxiety has exploded in the past few years. Whether it is due to the Covid pandemic, social media, or other causes, the fact is that parents find themselves struggling with ways to help their anxious children. This episode of the Flusterclux podcasts sheds light on how, as parents, we can get “stuck” in patterns and responses to our children that are unhelpful, and that even occasionally strengthen worry’s grip on our children.
- Please listen to this Flusterclux podcast episode (Season 4, Episode 25) in advance of the discussion.
December Topic: Developing a Sense of Self and Belonging
December 14, 8:15-9:15 a.m., Perkinson Arts Center
- Moderators: This discussion will be led by a panel that includes Bob Gregg, Dr. Kim Hilton (St M's consulting psychologist), Jessica Stargell and Merrill Geier (Division Directors), The Rev. Dr. Jeunée Godsey, and psychologist Cara Jean O'Neal.
- Issues surrounding identity and justice have created shifts in language, politics, and in media representation. Exceptionally worrying are studies that suggest that our response to identity, acceptance, and sense of belonging has a direct impact on the mental and emotional well-being of our children. How do we as educators identify ways to support our children while still providing a stable, loving, and ethical environment? How do we respond with our feet firmly rooted in both faith and science?
- At St. Michael’s, the well-being of the child is our top priority. Children learn best when they feel safe and supported. Keeping this focus and always leaning upon our Episcopal values and the advice of mental health experts, we work hard to address the increasingly complex needs of our students.
