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Parents Challenge Empowerment Sessions

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Raising Sons in a Changing World: Tools for Parenting Boys With Purpose, Connection & Confidence
September 22 | 6–8 pm
Learn practical tools to support your son’s identity, emotional health, academic focus, and sense of belonging. Walk away with strategies to improve communication, set clear expectations, and nurture his strengths, wherever he comes from and whoever he’s becoming.

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 The “Clean out Your Closet” Effect
September 24 | 12–1 pm
What is your clutter and disorganization trying to tell you? Being disorganized can be overwhelming. It’s important to identify the chaos and why it is happening. Dr. Lewis will share her techniques for getting motivated and becoming well-organized. She will explain how her CLEAN YOUR CLOSET method works.

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Surviving the Shark Waters of Change
Oct. 4th | 9 am – noon
The session will focus on equipping the participants with strategic skills needed for success and personal development to include:

  • Writing a personal mission statement
  • Problem solving exercises with resources included
  • Charting a new path in life after trauma and high impact interpersonal communication skills

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Early Childhood Development: Early Literacy
October 9 | 6–8 pm
Discover how language and literacy grow from birth and how to foster a rich reading environment at home.

  • Phonological Awareness – Playful ways to explore sounds in words.
  • Print Concepts – Simple strategies to teach how books and print work.
  • Language Development – Boost vocabulary through everyday conversations.

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G.R.I.T.
October 14 | 6–8 pm
The GRIT Program teaches you how to recognize stress, build emotional strength, and support others through hardship and disaster. Learn how to listen effectively, guide people to resources, and strengthen resilience in yourself, your family, and your community. Be the steady voice when it matters most.

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Keeping Kids Safe Online: A Parent’s Guide to Internet Safety
October 22 | 6–8 pm
In today’s digital world, staying informed is key to keeping your children safe online. This session will help parents understand online risks, from social media and gaming to cyberbullying and privacy concerns. Learn practical tips, tools, and conversation starters to help your child navigate the internet safely and responsibly.

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Navigating AI: A Parent’s Guide
October 27 | 6–8 pm
Explore the exciting world of Artificial Intelligence and its implications for families. This workshop will demystify AI, providing parents with a foundational understanding of how it works, its presence in everyday life, and its potential impact on their children’s education and future. Discover how to leverage AI tools responsibly and discuss strategies for guiding your student in an AI-driven world.

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Effects of Marijuana Usage
October 29 | 6–8 pm
As marijuana become more accessible and its use more widely accepted, it’s crucial for parents and caregivers to understand how it can affect young people. This session will explore the shirt- and long-term impacts of marijuana use on the developing brain, mental health, learning, and behavior. We’ll discuss current research, common myths, and signs of use to watch for. Participants will also gain strategies for talking with youth about marijuana in honest, non-judgmental ways that encourage healthy choices and open communication.

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Family Team Building
November 4 | 6–8 pm
It’s easy to forget to have fun with your kids. Rules, responsibilities, schoolwork… and the day-to-day grind can prevent us from enjoying life as a family. That’s where intentionality comes in. You can stop and choose to take a moment to laugh and enjoy your family, but it may require planning. Parents often want to know how to prevent problem behaviors, or make sure their kids don’t make poor choices. One of the best, proactive, ways parents can protect their kids’ hearts is to build an identity of, “Our family knows how to have fun together!”

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Fuel Your Joy, Feed Your Impact: Everyday Wellness for Purpose-Driven Parents
November 5 | 12–1 pm
As parents, we pour ourselves into raising children, supporting schools, and building strong communities. But what if the key to showing up with purpose begin with giving back… to yourself?

In this energizing and empowering session, Dr. Regina Lewis invites parents to rediscover wellness from the inside out. Drawing on timeless practices and supported by modern science, she reveals how gut health, emotional clarity, and mindful habits are essential not just for personal vitality – but for showing up as your best self at home and in life.

This isn’t about chasing perfection. It’s about cultivating presence, resilience, and joy in the everyday. You’ll leave with practical strategies to boost your energy, manage stress, and model healthy habits that ripple into your family and beyond. Because when parents thrive, the whole household rises.

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Early Childhood Development: Social and Emotional Learning
November 6 | 6–8 pm
Learn how social-emotional development supports learning and lifelong wellbeing, with simple ways to nurture these skills at home.

  • Self-Awareness – Help kids identify emotions through modeling and reflection.
  • Self-Management – Teach calming routines and emotional regulation.
  • Social Awareness – Encourage empathy through stories and discussions.
  • Relationship Skills – Strengthen communication and cooperation through play.

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