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The Young and the Restless: Bullying and the Social Lives of Our Children

When

Tuesday, April 15, 2008 from 7 pm-8:30 pm

Where

Lucile Packard Children's Hospital
Friedenrich Auditorium, first floor
Palo Alto

Call To Register

(650) 724-3783

Fee

Free of Charge

Presented By

Community Relations

It can be challenging in the moment to know how to help our children communicate effectively and build healthy relationships. These moments can be as simple as not getting invited to a birthday party or being teased at recess or more extreme with cases of emotional abuse or CyberBullying. Please join Julie Metzger, creator of the "Heart to Heart" program, nurse consultant and educator on preteen, teen and family relationships in reviewing the latest research on social dynamics of children and discussion of strategies for kids and parents.

What are the myths and the truths about kids being “nice” and “mean”, “bully” and “victim”?
What are specific ways we can encourage our children to be resilient, accountable and interdependent people?
Are there differences in how boys and girls react in socially stressful situations?
How do you help your child communicate when they need to stand up for themselves or others?