- Kyrene School District
- Positive Parenting Series
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Positive Parenting Series
In March, 2018, Kyrene launched the first in the “Positive Parenting Series”. These presentations are geared toward providing parents, students and community members with valuable information related to a variety of topics such as how to identify risk behaviors, bullying, socio-emotional health of students, and suicide prevention. View upcoming and past presentations below.
Events for the 2022-23 school year are in the works. Please check back for updates! Kyrene will offer many more topics of interest to our community through partnerships with Tempe Coalition and Not My Kid.
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Past Presentations
Positive Parenting - Keeping our Students Safe
Positive Parenting - Video Games: What Parents Need to Know
Positive Parenting - Special Education Series
Positive Parenting: Curriculum and Assessment Series
Positive Parenting: Save Our Kids from Social Media
Positive Parenting: The Triple P Effect - Parenting, Perspectives and Positive Interactions / Presentation Handout
Positive Parenting: The Dangers of Threats on Social Media
Positive Parenting: Bullying - What's a Parent to Do?
Positive Parenting: The Dangers of Vaping
Positive Parenting: Kids Under the Influence
Positive Parenting: Keeping Our Schools Safe
august 2022
SEPTEMBER 2022
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September 1 - 7 Habits for Highly Successful Families
7 Habits for Highly Successful Families
Because of the fast-paced world we live in, it is fundamentally important to stop and reflect on the emotional stability and well-being of the family unit. Without intentionally cultivating a positive and uplifting environment, valuable relationships can become strained over time. The 7 Habits of Successful Families provides a powerful framework for implementing timeless principles that create a nurturing and enriching environment for all members of the family.
Presenter
Charles Fonbuena
Date and Time
September 1, 2022
6:00-7:30Location
Kyrene de la Mirada Leadership Academy, 5500 W Galveston St., Chandler
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Sept.13 - Early Childhood Literacy
Early Childhood Literacy
Parents are invited to learn more about the importance of reading in the home to set up children for school readiness.
Presenters
Kyrene School District’s Intervention Coordinator & Kyrene Parent, Sharyn Weinheimer and Kyrene Parent, Hannah Parnell.
Date and Time
September 13, 2022
5:00-6:00 p.m.
Zoom
Register for 9-13In Partnership With First Things First
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Sept. 14 - Early Literacy Kit - Drive Thru Event
Early Literacy Kit - Drive Thru Event
Drive up to the Kyrene District Office to receive a First Things First (FTF) Early Literacy Kit, a bag with materials including FTF vinyl bag, Early Literacy Guide, a book, bookmark, crayons, and dry erase board. Available to the first 100 people to register or supplies last.
Date and Time
September 14, 2022
4:00pm -5:00 pm
Location: Kyrene District Office, 8700 S. Kyrene Road, TempeIn Partnership With First Things First
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September 29, 2022
Navigating Social Media Safety for Today's Youth
This presentation will equip parents and caregivers with knowledge on the pros and cons of social media use, the most popular applications and how they could be dangerous, the dangers of pornography and sexting, how predators use technology to exploit teens, and strategies and tools to keep teens safe online.
Presenters
Dustin Gill -
Date and Time
September 29, 2022
6:00-7:00Location:
Zoom
In Partnership With:
October 2022
November 2022
December 2022
January 2023
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JAN. 11 - Coping with Teenagers' Emotions
Coping with Teenagers' Emotions
In this session, parents discuss some of the reasons teenagers have emotional reactions and the skills that teens need to calm themselves down. Several positive parenting strategies are introduced to help parents teach their teens to better manage their emotions.
Presenter Sarah Davis
Date and Time
January 11, 2023
6:00 - 7:00
Location: Zoom
In Partnership With:
February 2023
March 2023
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Mar. 8 - Protecting Our Teens During a Mental Health Crisis
Protecting Our Teens During a Mental Health Crisis
Not MY kid's Teen Mental Health presentation provides parents with information on the prevalence of adolescent depression, self-injury, and suicidal behavior, the common myths surrounding behaviors, warning signs, ways to respond, and what families can do to protect their children.
Presenter
Dawna Allington
Date and Time
March 8, 2023
6:00 - 7:00
Location
Zoom
In Partnership With
April 2023
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May 4 - Understanding the Impact of ACES and Trauma
Understanding the Impact of ACES and Trauma
Childhood trauma is more common than one might think. It affects children in a myriad of ways. Come learn about common causes of childhood trauma, how it presents itself, and how to help children.
Presenter Koren hudson
Date and Time
6:00 - 7:00
Location
Zoom
In Partnership With