Parent Education

The Goddard School Educational Advisory Board hosts a dialog about the modern day working family dynamic, the challenges we face and, techniques that 21st Century families can discuss and implement.

Dr. Pruett & Dr. Maypole - Members of The Goddard School Educational Advisory Board speak about The Goddard curriculum methodology as well as the Refreshments will be served and childcare will be provided for current enrolled families only.

Waldorf School at Moraine Farm presents a lecutre by Kim John Payne based on his book The Soul of Discipline. The Simplicity Parenting Approach to Warm, Firm, and Calm Guidance - from Toddlers to Teens.

On Tuesday, March 21, from 7:00 to 9:00 pm., Kim John Payne will lead a lecture entitled Discipline: Raising Respectful Children in a Disrespectful World, hosted by Waldorf School at Moraine Farm.

The lecture, based on Kim John Payne’s book, The Soul of Discipline, will explore how to set firm but loving limits that expand as a child grows from toddler to teen. Kim will offer strategies that parents and educators can use at home and in the classroom.

Registration is open to the public for a fee of $10.

In her one-hour presentation, award-winning filmmaker, journalist, and Executive Director of MEDIAGIRLS, Michelle Cove, will share with parents how and why mainstream media pushes this story of perfect, and what we as parents and educators can do to help our kids strike back. 

Join ECCF, in partnership with Shore Country Day School, for this motivating seminar that gives parents ways to engage their children in the concept of giving back.

Ron Lieber will lead this session on:

Cohen Hillel Academy, North Suburban Jewish Community Center and InterFairthFamily Boston present Raising Your Jewish Child. Come learn how families can partner with these local organizations.

Kids ages 3-12 are welcome to attend. Pizza and entertainment with be available.

Technology is all around us and is changing constantly. How can parents and teachers guide children to use digital technology—apps, social media, the Internet—safely, responsibly, and wisely?

The Gloucester Lyceum & Children's Services of the Sawyer Free Library presents Believing in Families - Our Community Supports Autism. A panel discussion with Autism Eats, Northeast ARC and Recreation Education Center of Peabody. Presentations from area organization that support families with autistic children.

Join us on Thursday, May 22, at 7:30 p.m. as Dr. Nadine Gaab, from Boston Children's Hospital Gaab Lab (Harvard/MGH), will discuss recent advances in the development of literacy, and its failure in developmental dyslexia, with emphasis on the brain.

Learn hands on strategies for calming your little one! Jen Andrews, Certified Happiest Baby Educator will present the The Happiest Baby on the Block methods developed by Dr. Harvey Karp. Maire MacLean, IBCLC will present strategies for understanding baby needs and cues and reducing infant crying.
This Meetup is free – and we view it as a fundraising opportunity for our group. Donations to North Shore NMC are appreciated.

Please join the Head of Brookwood Lower School, Nancy Evans, on Friday, January 31 at 9:30 for a panel discussion with Brookwood Lower School faculty members. Katie Alexander, Kindergarten, Sarah Dawe, Grade 1, Elise Koretz, Grade 2, Jen Cunningham Butler, Grade 3. The discussion will be located in the new Lower School classroom. For information, contact the Admissions Office 978-526-4500.