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Presented by The Community Speaker Series, D181 and D86.

Julie Lythcott-Haims: How to Raise an Adult

Join New York Times bestselling author, Julie Lythcott-Haims and learn how to break free of the overparenting trap and prepare your kids for success. Drawing on research, on conversations with admissions officers, educators, and employers, and on her own insights as a mother and as a student dean, Julie highlights the ways in which overparenting harms children, their stressed-out parents, and society at large.

While empathizing with the parental hopes and, especially, fears that lead to overhelping, Julie offers practical strategies that underline the importance of allowing children to make their own mistakes and develop the resilience, resourcefulness, and inner determination necessary for success.

Date:               Wednesday, March 10, 2021

Time:               7:00 – 8:15 p.m.

Format:           Zoom Webinar

Register:         Click here or visit www.d181foundation.org

The presentation is free and open to all. Registration is required as each viewer receives a unique link. This event will be recorded and will be available ONLY to those who register for the event.  If you are unable to attend the live-stream, but will want to view the recording, please register.

For more information, please see flyer.

Boosters is taking orders for SENIOR CLASS OF 2021 yard signs through Friday, March 12th via their website Hinsdale Central High School – The Boosters or this link: https://www.theboosters.com/signs.

Presented by The Community Speaker Series, D181 and D86.

Julie Lythcott-Haims: How to Raise an Adult

Join New York Times bestselling author, Julie Lythcott-Haims and learn how to break free of the overparenting trap and prepare your kids for success. Drawing on research, on conversations with admissions officers, educators, and employers, and on her own insights as a mother and as a student dean, Julie highlights the ways in which overparenting harms children, their stressed-out parents, and society at large.

While empathizing with the parental hopes and, especially, fears that lead to overhelping, Julie offers practical strategies that underline the importance of allowing children to make their own mistakes and develop the resilience, resourcefulness, and inner determination necessary for success.

Date:               Wednesday, March 10, 2021

Time:               7:00 – 8:15 p.m.

Format:           Zoom Webinar

Register:         Click here or visit www.d181foundation.org

The presentation is free and open to all. Registration is required as each viewer receives a unique link. This event will be recorded and will be available ONLY to those who register for the event.  If you are unable to attend the live-stream, but will want to view the recording, please register.

For more information, please see flyer.

At Hinsdale Central, many staff members offer special help and reach out in kindness to those around them. They teach classes, advise clubs and coach teams that excite the students. If you know a teacher, coach, counselor or other staff member who makes a difference, especially during these trying times, please nominate them for an award by completing the form found here.

Anyone can make a nomination. The PTO presents 6 Make A Difference Awards per quarter. The awards include our thanks with a personalized certificate and a $50 restaurant gift card.  Nominations received by Friday, March 5 will be considered for the third quarter Make A Difference Awards.

Completed forms can also be emailed Cristen Orput or Patty Pappas at makeadifference@hcpto.org

Check out The Parent List, a Hinsdale Central High School PTO resource that streamlines the process by featuring nearly 60 positive reviews from parents on area health care providers that have already helped D63, D86 and D181 children with issues that include: anxiety; depression; school avoidance; insomnia; peer relations; stress; autism spectrum; eating disorders; migraines; concussions and more.

Parent reviewed providers include local doctors, therapists, support groups, in-patient and out-patient programs, tutors, nutritionists, and holistic medical approaches.

To read existing The Parent List reviews, go to hcpto.org/parent-list/

To leave a new anonymous review for a provider that has made a positive impact on your child’s wellbeing, click HERE

Questions can be directed to:   parentlist@hcpto.org

In no way does the Hinsdale Central PTO, Hinsdale Central High School staff, or school districts 63, 86 or 181 endorse or recommend any specific provider reviewed on The Parent List. The Parent List is a subjective forum set up by the Hinsdale Central PTO for your convenience. Parents and guardians are solely responsible for deciding to use any of the service providers on The Parent List in any capacity, and district 63, district 86, district 181 and the Hinsdale Central PTO disclaim all liability for any damages, injuries, losses, expenses, or claims of any kind arising out of the provision of services by anyone or any agency appearing on The Parent List.

Check out The Parent List, a Hinsdale Central High School PTO resource that streamlines the process by featuring nearly 60 positive reviews from parents on area health care providers that have already helped D63, D86 and D181 children with issues that include: anxiety; depression; school avoidance; insomnia; peer relations; stress; autism spectrum; eating disorders; migraines; concussions and more.

Parent reviewed providers include local doctors, therapists, support groups, in-patient and out-patient programs, tutors, nutritionists, and holistic medical approaches.

To read existing The Parent List reviews, go to hcpto.org/parent-list/

To leave a new anonymous review for a provider that has made a positive impact on your child’s wellbeing, click HERE

Questions can be directed to:   parentlist@hcpto.org

In no way does the Hinsdale Central PTO, Hinsdale Central High School staff, or school districts 63, 86 or 181 endorse or recommend any specific provider reviewed on The Parent List. The Parent List is a subjective forum set up by the Hinsdale Central PTO for your convenience. Parents and guardians are solely responsible for deciding to use any of the service providers on The Parent List in any capacity, and district 63, district 86, district 181 and the Hinsdale Central PTO disclaim all liability for any damages, injuries, losses, expenses, or claims of any kind arising out of the provision of services by anyone or any agency appearing on The Parent List.

At Hinsdale Central, many staff members offer special help and reach out in kindness to those around them. They teach classes, advise clubs and coach teams that excite the students. If you know a teacher, coach, counselor or other staff member who makes a difference, especially during these trying times, please nominate them for an award by completing the form found here.

Anyone can make a nomination. The PTO presents 6 Make A Difference Awards per quarter. The awards include our thanks with a personalized certificate and a $50 restaurant gift card.  Nominations received by Friday, March 5 will be considered for the third quarter Make A Difference Awards.

Completed forms can also be emailed Cristen Orput or Patty Pappas at makeadifference@hcpto.org

Show your school spirit with the new Red Devil garden flag! It comes in both red and black and will be shipped directly to your home with the black hanging stake. Profits from all sales will benefit the Boosters grant fund which allows them to support students in the arts, activities and athletics at Hinsdale Central. This fundraiser will run through the month of February and you can order your flag for $40 using this link. It’s ALWAYS a great day to be a Red Devil!