An upcoming workshop for parents may help children better handle stress.
Cindy Andrew, of the Centre for Addictions Research B.C. and the Psychology Foundation of Canada, says building resiliency in our youth by helping manage stress may help their ability to pay attention, learn and help prevent adverse development that can affect youth right into adulthood.
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Parents looking for more information on the topic are encouraged to attend Stressed Out Kids, a free workshop set for Nov. 25 at Royal Bay secondary. Andrew, the volunteer chair of the Healthy Schools Committee for the Sooke ParentsB次元官网网址� Education Advisory Council, said the event is about supporting parents in their amazing role as parents.
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The workshop is one of several planned; future topics will touch on sex, drugs and social media. More than 130 parents attended a recent presentation at Dunsmuir middle school.
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The free workshop starts at 7 p.m. in the conference room at Royal Bay secondary, 3500 Ryder Hesjedal Wy. Child minding is also provided without charge for those who require it.
Interested participants are asked to RSVP by Nov. 20. To register or find out more information, email cindypandrew@gmail.com.
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