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Guidance/College & Career -- Dr. Steve Kahn
KAHNversations 2009-2010
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All BSM parents are invited to attend one or more of the programs in Parenting KAHNversations. Led by BSM's school psychologist, Dr. Steve Kahn, this series consists of sessions specifically targeted toward parenting teenagers. Not only do these informal meetings provide useful parenting strategies, they also provide a great opportunity to connect with other BSM parents. Come to one or all sessions. Bring your own lunch or help yourself to the snacks and refreshments provided. All meetings are held on the Tuesdays listed, from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. in the library. Contacts: Michele Conlon (763) 559-1441 / m.conlon@comcast.net or Patty Kretsch (763) 473-8079 / pattykretsch@comcast.net.
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September 22, 2009
A Developmental Timeline for Parents
So how should our parenting change as our children move into and through adolescence? Now that they are off and running with a full schedule and a new attitude, they still need us as much as ever…but they don’t want us to know it! Please join us for this parenting talk where the focus will be on the best strategies for parenting the 7th-8th grader, the 9th-10th grader, and the 11th-12th grader and how important it is for parents to adapt their parenting approaches to meet the developmental changes of their children.
October 13, 2009
Presenting Our Lives as Models
What if the most important part of raising teenagers is not what they do, but what we do next? Without a doubt they will bring their “age-appropriate” inappropriate attitudes and behaviors to us, and we may be hard-pressed at certain times to maintain our patience and composure. But good news: there is a predictable pattern to how they will challenge us at certain ages that we can learn. Join us for this talk that will focus on how to view the challenges so you will be able to show them the best “you” that you have and help them become the best “them” that they can. BSM staff psychologist Dr. Steve Kahn provides parenting resources and family counseling for the BSM community
November 17, 2009
Weekend Temptations
For years we were the center of our children’s lives, but now they have their own ideas about how they want to spend their weekends! This talk will focus on what our kids really do on weekends, what parents didn’t do that they wish they had done, and the advantages of being appropriately paranoid. Dr. Kahn will share from his 27 years as BSM’s psychologist. Learn why our kids, who have so much, often feel entitled to every ounce of fun imaginable and totally immune to danger. Data from the latest student survey will be presented, including the incidence of chemical use and sexual activity.
January 19, 2010
Rewards and Discipline, Privileges and Consequences
Please join us for this “nuts and bolts” talk about what to do and when to do it. Come and learn the specifics and details of everyday events as well as challenging situations. We will also discuss how to help the underachiever, how to stay calm with the high-strung, argumentative teenager and how to deal with the quiet, non-sharing one. What are the best and most effective consequences? Learn how to eliminate power struggles once and for all and how to work through your anxieties so that they don’t undermine your loving parenting.
February 23, 2010
Connections: Bring Your Issue, Bring Your Strategy
Parenting teenagers can be overwhelming and we can feel isolated, as if we are the only ones dealing with such day-today challenges. The truth of the matter is that the challenges we all face are similar and we are connected to each other as BSM parents even when we feel apart. Join us for a discussion that will include many opportunities for parents to share their favorite strategies for dealing with academics, attitudes, athletics, dating, parties, teachers, coaches, chores and college applications. Please come prepared to share and learn!
March 23, 2010
Senior Panel
Please join us for the annual presentation by BSM seniors. In the past, this has been the “can’t miss” program. These students candidly share their perspective on academic pressure, dating, weekends, alcohol and drugs, and getting along with parents. It is a rewarding and eye-opening event!
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