Positive Parenting Series

Calm Bodies, Ready Minds

Understanding Sensory Processing and the Functions of Behavior to Promote Home and Classroom Readiness. Learn different Strategies to support self-regulation and sensory processing to improve your child's readiness for home life and in the classroom. 

Presenter: Bri Armijo, Lead Behavior Intervention Teacher &  Amy Hecker, OTR,L, Lead OT

Date and Time:  

September 23, 2024

6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Location: 

C.I. Waggoner Elementary 

1050 E. Carver Rd. Tempe, AZ 85284

Registration Link

Rise in Fentanyl/ Narcan 

Learn about the Rise in Fentanyl and Narcan. Learn how to save a life by administering Narcan.

Presenter: Joronda Montano

Date and Time: 

September 25, 2024

6:00pm-7:00pm

Location: Centennial Middle School 

13808 S 36th St. Phoenix, AZ 85044

Registration Link 

Partnership with

Related Service Providers Open House 

Kyrene Related Service Providers will be hosting informational sessions for families to understand the services they provide. Related Service Providers in attendance will include a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP), Occupational Therapist (OT), Assistive Technology (AT) Specialist, Physical Therapist, and an Argumentative and Alternative Communication (ACC) Specialist. 

Host: Kyrene ESS Department 

Date and Time:

October 29, 2024

6:00-7:30

Location: 

C.I. Waggoner Elementary 

1050 E. Carver Rd. Tempe, AZ 85284

How to Thrive with Strong -Willed Kids: An Introduction to Parenting the Love and Logic Way

Parents are invited to learn about The Love and Logic approach to parenting, which is built around the science of caring and respectful relationships. An authentic, loving connection between parents and their children forms the foundation of good behavior and healthy decision-making.

Presenter: Larry Kerby

Date and Time: 

November 7, 2024

6:00 - 7:00 

Location: 

Centennial Middle School 

13808 S 36th St. Phoenix, AZ 85044

Registration Link

The Neurosequential Model of Education: Information for Families on how to support Regulation, Relation, and Reasoning 

This session will provide information regarding the Neurosequential Model of Education by Dr. Bruce Perry, author of Boy Raised as a Dog and co-author of What Happened to You? with Oprah Winfrey.  The NME model is a developmentally sensitive and biologically respectful approach that supports families and schools in their work with students. Focus of this session will be an understanding of the NME model as it applies to child development, as well as helpful strategies and methods for families to use to regulate, relate, and reason with their children.

Presenter: Lainie Sgouros 

Date and Time: 

November 13, 2024

6:00pm-7:00pm

Location: Zoom 

Registration & Zoom Link

Overview and Q&A with Division of Developmental Disabilities and Raising Special Kids

Join us for an information session with representatives from the Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) and Raising Special Kids (RSK). They will provide an introduction to the supports and services their organizations provide to children with disabilities and their families and be available for questions after the presentation. 

Presenter: Representatives from Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) and Raising Special Kids (RSK)

Date and Time: 

November 20, 2024

6:00-7:30

Location: 

C.I. Waggoner Elementary 

1050 E. Carver Rd. Tempe, AZ 85284

Marijuana, Vaping and Alcohol Use: Talk Early, Talk Often

Participants will learn prevention tools to navigate these risky youth trends.

Presenter: Josh Acevedo

Date and Time: 

December 11, 2024 

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Registration/Zoom Link 

In partnership with Pathway 

Understanding the Impacts of ACES and Trauma 

Childhood trauma is more common than you think. Learn about the common concerns of childhood trauma. 

Presenter: Sanghoon Yoo

Date and Time: 

January 16, 2025

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Registration/ Zoom Link 

In Partnership with

Be in the Know - Substance Use Prevention 

Participants will learn facts, trends, signs of use, causes of death, and resources for preventing and intervening.

Presenter: Stephanie Siete

Date and Time: 

February 12, 2025

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Registration/Zoom Link 

In Partnership with 

Internet Safety - Creating a Tech-Life Balance 

Participant will learn the eye-opening presentation is designed to empower parents to create a healthy and balanced tech-life in their family. 

Presenter: Elena Zavalza

Date and Time: 

March 27, 2024

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Registration/Zoom Link 

In Partnership with 

Raising Competent Teenagers 

In this seminar, you will learn to help your child get the most out of their school years and set them up for life.

Presenter: Lainie Sgouros

Date and Time: 

April 16, 2024 

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Registration/Zoom Link

Teen Mental Health - Building Resiliency 

this strength-based presentation provides techniques for adults to build resiliency skills in youth. 

Presenter: TBD

Date and Time: 

May 14, 2025 

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Registration/ Zoom Link 

In Partnership with