FAMILIES
PowerTools offers customized workshops for parents, caregivers and families through schools, at your workplace, and in the community.
PARENT/CAREGIVER WORKSHOPS
Short: We know you have a lot going on, especially in these times. Our workshops last an hour, allowing you time to manage other things on your plate. We also customize workshops to 30 minute-3 hour slots.
Energizing: Tired? We get it. Our interactive, fun activities will keep you awake and learning at the same time.
Relevant: Our workshops are lead by people who know what they're talking about: former educators, social workers, youth-development experts and parents! We offer simple, concrete strategies work with real children in these current stressful times.
Research-based: Do you have time to read the latest psychological journals, pedagogical theory and brain science findings? We didn’t think so. : ) PowerTools gathers the most relevant and impactful findings, and presents it in a way that is interesting and easy to apply to your own parenting toolkit.
WORKSHOP TITLES
Brain-based Ways to Support your Child Academically
Research now shows that when we understand HOW the brain learns, we do better academically. In this interactive workshop we will explore the science of memory, multitasking and studying (Hint; it's not what we adults learned in highschool). You'll walk away with practical recommendations to boost their learning and the science to back it up. For caregivers/parents of children ages 8-21.
Self Care For Busy Parents: Stress management strategies for parents/caregivers (In-Person or Virtual)
Parenting is one of the most rewarding and stressful jobs on the planet. Let us pamper you with strategies that help ease your stress and maintain the energy you need to raise your children. Join with other parents/caregivers as we share mindfulness/self-care strategies to keep our cool, take care of ourselves, and get through the day. For all caregivers/parents.
A Guide to Resilience and Self-Compassion for Youth + Adults ( In-Person or Virtual)
This workshop is an essential for all parents/caregivers! Every adult wants their child to feel confident, be resilient, and do well in school. However, most of us have heard our kids say things like ‘I can’t do this!”, "I give up", or “I hate math" (or another subject)! This fun and practical workshop introduces you to that research and ready-to-use strategies to foster an inner strength and positive self-regard. For caregivers/parents of children ages 4-21
Stress Management strategies that support the whole family (In Person or Virtual)
This is such a stressful time for everyone in the family. This relaxing and fun workshop for parents/caregivers walks you through 5 minute-or- less activities and practices that you can teach and practice with your children. In this workshop, you’ll actually go on a vacation, learn breathing techniques to sleep better, and much more. For families of children 6-18
THE POWER + PERIL OF PRAISE: How we praise our children can have a lasting effect
New research shows that small changes in the ways adults talk to children can have a big impact on their attitudes toward learning. This PowerTools workshop will help you navigate through helpful and harmful praise, and equip you with practical strategies to help your child practice a mindset that values effort, practice, persistence, and resilience. For families of children ages 2-21
Study Skills that Really Work: Simple brain-based strategies that help us remember.
When we were in school, teachers told us to study but not HOW to study. This workshop breaks down the science of learning into simple, practical strategies that help you and/or your children really remember what you’ve learned, and avoid ineffective (but popular) study strategies that don’t really work. This is one of our most popular workshops for youth (10+) and adult learners.