Parent Workshops

Thursday Nov 20th was the first of a series of parent workshops.  Many A.R. Lord teachers and parents/caregivers attended the presentation on how to talk to your kids about drugs and alcohol.
Ms. Kristina Spring is an alcohol and drug youth worker, the presentation covered themes such as:
*What is a drug?

*What are the most common Drugs that your Kids will encounter
*Harmful impacts on children's brains and bodies that are still undergoing development

*Talking to kids about how drugs can impact their values and goals
*Helping children recognize the level of risk

*Talking to your child about the difference between medicinal marijuana vs. illegal drug use

Feedback from the attendees was that the relevance of the topic was remarkable, even for those with young children in the primary grades.  It provided parents with the tools to speak about drugs in a way that many had never thought about before.

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UPCOMING A.R. Lord FREE Parent PRESENTATION:

Technology and Parenting with Alexandra Wilson with School Age Children and Youth (a joint partnership through Vancouver Coastal Health and Vancouver School Board). Come out and explore how development, parenting, and technology can work together.  We'll discuss: What is going on with technology use?  How much is too much? What does a balanced lifestyle look like? Having conversations with you.    Dec 8th 6:30-8:30pm.  Childminding provided by donation.  Preregister now as seating is limited:  arlordpac@gmail.com