Glenbard Parent Series to focus on helping youngsters calm their bodies and minds

On Thursday, Nov. 2, the Glenbard Parent Series: Navigating Healthy Families will present "The Power of Mindfulness in Young Children to Increase Calm and Joy" with professor and clinical psychologist Shauna Shapiro in two Zoom webinars. It will be at noon and 7 p.m.

Go to glenbardgps.org for further information and the links to these webinars.

Shapiro, an internationally recognized expert in mindfulness, returns to GPS to share practices to help young children and their families learn how to calm their bodies and minds. Creating a relaxed, positive environment benefits behavior, communication, patience and emotional regulation.

Shapiro will discuss her most recent book, "Good Morning, I Love You Violet!," about a young girl who changes her negative self-talk to embrace self-love and happiness. Participants will learn a science-based roadmap to boost well-being and joy in children, families and communities.

Continuing professional development units are available for these webinars.

Shapiro is a professor at Santa Clara University and has published three books, including, "Good Morning, I Love You", and "Mindful Discipline: A Loving Approach to Setting Limits and Raising an Emotionally Intelligent Child."

To be placed on a reminder list for GPS events or submit a question in advance, contact Gilda Ross, Glenbard District 87 student and community projects coordinator, at gilda_ross@glenbard.org or (630) 942-7668.

GPS is generously sponsored by the Cebrin Goodman Center, Community Consolidated School District 93 Birth to 5 Coalition, Cooperative Association for Special Education (CASE), College of DuPage, Duly Health and Care, DuPage Regional Office of Education, Emmy Gaffey Foundation, Glenbard Early Childhood Collaborative, Kids Matter, Kiwanis Clubs, Prevention Leadership Team of the DuPage County Health Department, and Webb-Hutter Family Fund of DuPage Foundation.