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Pandemic Parenting Workshop with Rachel Simmons

May 31, 2020 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

When the pandemic is over, children will most remember how they felt.  In this interactive workshop, learn practical tools to respond to stress—theirs and yours—with emotional intelligence, composure and compassion.

Join Good Morning America parenting expert and bestselling author Rachel Simmons for Pandemic Parenting, a community experience designed to help your families feel more confident, empowered and hopeful as they navigate life during social distancing.

Topics include:

  • What has changed and what remains the same with parenting under COVID-19
  • Self-regulation strategies (acute and preventative) for parents
  • Support in managing the grief and anxiety of children and teens
  • How to practice self-compassion during this challenging time

Rachel Simmons is the author of the New York Times bestsellers Odd Girl Out and The Curse of the Good Girl , and Enough As She Is: How to Help Girls Move Beyond Impossible Standards of Success to Live Healthy, Happy and Fulfilling Lives. As a leadership development expert, Rachel teaches girls and women skills to build their resilience, amplify their voices, and own their courage. Her writing has appeared in the Washington Post, Atlantic, Slate, and The New York Times.  To find out more about Rachel, please visit www.rachelsimmons.com.

This event will take place via Zoom, so registration is required through the WeCare Consortium site. Please click here to register for this event.

Details

Date:
May 31, 2020
Time:
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm