Learn how to raise resilient, respectful children at Glenbard Parent Series

Posted September 10, 2017 11:00 pm

By Peg Mannion Glenbard High School District 87

Family physician Deborah Gilboa, an alumnus of Chicago's Second City Improv Theater, will present three programs in Glenbard High School District 87 as part of "A Day with Dr. G" on Wednesday, Sept. 13.

Passionate about mentoring young people with character, Gilboa will lead the following programs:

• "How to Teach Resilience to Young Children" at 9:30 a.m. in the Marquardt District 15 Administration Center, 1860 Glen Ellyn Road, Glendale Heights.

• "Get the Behavior You Want … Without Being the Parent You Hate" at noon in the Marquardt Administration Center, 1860 Glen Ellyn Road, Glendale Heights. Learn how to use everyday opportunities to foster positive behaviors in tweens and teens without nagging or screaming.

• "Start the Year Off Right: Raising Responsible, Resilient and Successful Teens" at 7 p.m. at Glenbard West, 670 Crescent Blvd., Glen Ellyn. Learn practical tools to nurture resilience, build life skills, and help adolescents successfully launch to adulthood.

Before the final presentation, a Health Expo runs from 6:15 to 7 p.m. at Glenbard West High School, 670 Crescent Blvd., Glen Ellyn. Receive free health assessments and giveaways from more than 25 organizations.

Continuing education credits are available. For information, visit glenbardgps.org or contact Gilda Ross, Glenbard District 87 student and community projects coordinator, at (630) 942-7668 or gilda_ross@glenbard.org.

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