Timeslot: Saturday, March 17, 2012 - 1:30pm - 2:40pm
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G1 - The Decline of Play and the Rise of Psychopathology in Children and Adolescents (Peter Gray)
Over the past half-century, in the United States and other developed nations, children’s free play with other children has declined sharply. Over the same period, anxiety, depression, suicide, feelings of helplessness, and narcissism have increased sharply in children, adolescents, and young adults. In this talk, I will document these historical changes and contend that the decline in play has contributed to the rise in young people’s psychopathology. Play appears to be a major means by which children (a) develop intrinsic interests and competencies; (b) learn how to make decisions, solve problems, exert self-control, and follow rules; (c) learn to regulate their emotions; (d) make friends and learn to get along with others as equals; and (e) experience joy. Through all of these effects, play promotes mental health. |
G2 - Addressing Others' Concerns (Dorothy Werner)
What do I say when people ask questions? How do I answer grandparents' worries? Can I help my child answer curious neighbors? What are the concerns you need help answering? Come to the workshop and learn how to address these questions and more. The moderator has 34 years experience with these questions. |
G3 - Top Ten Things I Wish I Had Known When I Started Homeschooling (Kathy Wentz)
As an educational consultant I hear (and give practical answers to) many of the same questions over and over: How do I homeschool within the law? What about socialization? What curriculum is best? What does my child need to learn at each grade level? What about testing? My child has special needs; can I still homeschool him/her? How can I get a lot of resources for only a little money? I don't have a college degree, so how can I homeschool high school? What does my child need to graduate high school? What about college? If you would like answers to these questions (and more!), this is the workshop for you! |
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G4 - Finding the Right Structure for Our Homeschooling (Alison McKee)
Every family deals with issues of structuring a lifestyle that is right for them. In homeschooled families, such issues may become a bit more complicated because educational responsibility for the children is the entire responsibility of the parents involved. In this session we will address this unique situation by exploring such questions as: How much structure is necessary? Can children really learn “all they need to know” if they are left to make their own educational choices? How do we find the “right” place on the continuum of structure for our family? |
G5 - Grown Homeschoolers Panel Discussion (Elizabeth Crewe)
Ever wonder what happens to homeschoolers when they grow up? Now is your chance to find out! Our panel of adults who were homeschooled is available to share their experiences and answer your questions. Jonathan Haper, Journalism major at Loyola Universitey; Margaret Heller, Librarian at Dominican University; Amylynn Hiser, Naturalist at The Grove; Sage Miller, dance major at Cornish College of the Arts; and Matthew White, Program Director at YMCA Camp Nawakwa. |
G6 - Life Skills: Equipping Your Child For the 'Real World' (Christine Field)
Before launching your child into college or the world of work, what life skills should they possess? What skills does your child need for independent living, and how can those skills be taught in the years at home? |
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G38 - Fabulous Felted Flowers (Natasha Lehrer)
Perfect for spring, these felted flowers are fun and beautiful! We'll start with beautiful shades of hand-dyed wool, shape it into petals and leaves and assemble it into a one-of-a-kind pin. You'll learn needle felting techniques, color-blending tips and ways to manipulate the wool into many different shapes. Come have fun with this relaxing, stress-relieving class! |