The Inglewood Counseling Department and the IMS PTSA invite

all current and future Inglewood parents

to join us for a special parent education event. 

"Unexpected Gifts: What Failure can do for Our Children" 

Featuring Special Guest Speaker Christy Keating of The Heartfelt Parent Collective

 

Tuesday, May 5

6:30 PM to 8:30 PM

 

6:30 - 7:00 PM - Dessert and Conversations

7:00 - 8:30 PM - Workshop

 

Register Here

 

In this 90-minute presentation (including time for Q&A), we will examine one of the most counterintuitive truths of parenting: that our children's failures may be the very experiences that lead them to their greatest successes. This workshop is specifically designed to address our achievement-oriented culture and help parents understand how to support their children in developing resilience, grit, and a growth mindset.

 

During this talk, Christy will address:

  •  Success stories of failure—real examples of how setbacks lead to growth;
  •  Why it's not only okay but essential to let children experience age-appropriate failures;
  •  The critical difference between a fixed mindset ("I'm not smart enough") and a growth mindset ("I can learn this");
  •  How to model making mistakes and normalize failure as part of learning;
  •  Specific strategies for helping children find creative solutions to challenges at home, at school, and in life;
  •  Why doing things for our children that they can do for themselves actually undermines their confidence and competence;
  •  How to avoid reinforcing maladaptive reactions to failure (catastrophizing, learned helplessness, or giving up);
  •  The importance of being present in your child's life without being intrusive or controlling; and
  •  Practical ways to encourage children to take healthy risks and learn from the outcomes.

 

Attendees will walk away with clear, actionable strategies they can use to

parent in a way that encourages growth through failure and builds true resilience in their children.

 

 LEARN MORE ABOUT GUEST SPEAKER, CHRISTY KEATING OF THE HEARTFUL PARENT COLLECTIVE HERE.

 

Throughout the year, the PTSA likes to share events hosted by the LWSD, LWSF, and LWPTSA Council as well as offer events for families, parents, and community members. We are currently looking at new opportunities for the 2022-2023 school year, both online and hopefully in-person events. 

 

Past events have included:

  • Parenting Strategies for Success During COVID-19, LWPTSA (online)
  • Cultural Competency in the Early Years, LWPTSA (online)
  • Opioid Awareness Panel, LWPTSA (online)
  • Suicide Awareness and Prevention, LWPTSA (online)
  • Parent Chats with Balance in Mind, LWSF (online and in-person)

 

Do you have an idea or topic that you would like to see offered? You can contact face@inglewoodptsa.org to let us know what you would like to see more of!

 

WE WELCOME all NEW FAMILIES

We'd like to extend a special welcome to all of the new families who joined the Inglewood community! Welcome home!

If your family recently moved here from another country or you are new to the PNW area or Lake Washington School District, you may find recordings of these Welcome events hosted by Lake Washington School District and Lake Washington PTSA Council 2.8 helpful.

 

Topics include:

  • Navigating the school system

  • Learn how to support your child through the transition

  • Meet and learn from PTSA and parents

 

 

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