Play Smart: Concussion Prevention in Youth and Interscholastic Hockey
Monday, January 23rd, 5-8:30pm at The Lantana in Randolph
South Shore Hospital presents a unique program for coaches, referees, athletic directors, league organizers, school leaders, teachers, emergency medical providers and parents. The featured speaker is Jason Mihalik, PhD, a nationally-recognized expert recently quoted in Sports Illustrated, who will discuss his cutting-edge research on the common causes of concussion in children playing youth and interscholastic hockey.
Featured speakers include:
• Pat LaFontaine, Hall of Fame NHL player
• Jason P. Mihalik, PhD, assistant professor, Department of Exercise and Sport Science, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
• Steve Clark, assistant athletic trainer, Northeastern University Men’s Hockey
• Dr. Janet Kent, director, South Shore Hospital Concussion Management Program
• A panel of regional experts
• Guest appearances by hockey legends Tony Amonte, Ted Donato, Paul Stewart, and Bob Sweeney.
Enter a free drawing to win a Boston Bruins Jersey, autographed by the 2011 Stanley Cup Winning Team, and a pair of tickets to a Bruins game during the 2011/2012 season.
Advance reservations are required because seating is limited at this free community benefits program. Please call 781- 624-2335 to register.
When Do the Children Play?
Wednesday, February 8th, 7:00pm at the Duxbury Free Library
The Duxbury Free Library and Chandler Elementary PTA are sponsoring a screening of the PBS documentary "Where Do the Children Play", followed by a panel discussion and audience Q&A. The program will focus on the critical role of free play in children's development, and the risks of overscheduling children's time. Registration for free tickets begins January 25th. To register, call the Duxbury Free Library at 781-934-2721x115 or go online to www.duxburyfreelibrary.org.
Parenting 911 Workshop Series with Lynne Griffin
Session 1, Kindergarten through Elementary: February 29th & March 6th 9:30-11:00am
Session 2, Adolescents and Teens: March21st & 29th 7:00-9:00pm
Both sessions at the Duxbury Student Union
Are you tired of power struggles, back talk or negotiating with your children and teens? Have you been caught in a parenting moment where you just wish there was someone to tell you how to handle the situation?
Once again, The Parent Connection is offering workshops to help parents and caregivers learn tactics, strategies and language that will turn family conflicts into healthy discussions. Parenting expert, book author and FOX Morning News contributor Lynne Griffin will be the speaker at a total of four workshops: two workshops geared toward elementary aged children and two workshops toward adolescents. In all sessions, Griffin will give concrete advice that you can take home and use. She will talk about general strategies that help you influence your child's behavior (without controlling it), predict and prevent challenging behavior, and create a stronger bond with your child. She will then take your questions and give specific, clear answers. With 20 years of experience in family counseling, Griffin has real-life answers to real-life challenges.
Come to one, two or all four sessions. Attending all will provide the consistency you need to make your family life work, but one or two will get you on the right path as well. The cost is $25.00 for two or $15.00 for one. Space is limited.
Check back soon to purchase tickets online. To learn more about Lynne Griffin and her book Negotiation Generation: Take Back Your Parental Authority Without Punishment, please visit http://www.lynnegriffin.com.
Youth Sports Concussions
Wednesday, March 7th, 7-9:00pm at Duxbury Senior Center
Sponsored by Duxbury Municipal Commission on Disabilities, Duxbury Recreation Department
Duxburyʼs Ride PHAT organization. (Protect your Head at All Times)
Guest Speakers: Anu Mehta, Brain Injury Association of MA, Tim McPhillips, Athletic Trainer, Local Parents of injured athletes
The incidence of concussions in youth sports is now at almost 4 million per year! Sadly, this figure is believed to be under reported for many reasons, including a lack of understanding about the signs and symptoms of concussion and second injury syndrome (SIS*). The Massachusetts legislature passed a law** in October of 2010 which has a direct impact on how coaches, parents and athletes need
to deal with suspected concussions which occur during games or practices. While the state and the MIAA have aimed their education and enforcement efforts at sports concussions at the high school level, nothing formal is yet available for youth sports players, coaches
or families.
An expert from the Brain Injury Association of MA will speak about the risks and signs of concussion. A short video will also be viewed and local parents of students who have had concussions will speak about their children's difficulties. In addition, Tim McPhillips, Athletic Trainer at Duxbury High School, will speak about ImPact testing, the pre/post-testing for cognition that is currently being used in sports. This event is free.
*Second-impact syndrome (SIS) is a condition in which the brain swells rapidly and catastrophically after a person suffers a second concussion before symptoms from an earlier one have subsided. This second blow, after an initial concussion, even the mildest grade of concussion, can lead to SIS. These repeated mild brain injuries occurring within a short period (i.e., hours, days, or weeks) can be fatal or lead to devastating disabilities and impairments.
Raising Resilient Children and Adolescents - Dr. Robert Brooks
Tuesday, March 27th at Notre Dame Academy, Hingham
South Shore Hospital's Youth Health Connection will be hosting two programs with Dr. Robert Brooks. Both events will be held in the auditorium at Notre Dame Academy, 1073 Main St., Hingham.
3:30-5pm - for school personnel: "The Power of Mindsets: Nurturing Motivation and Resilience in Students"
7-8:30pm - for parents: "Raising Resilient Children and Adolescents"
Please specify which program you will be attending.
These events have been made possible through the generous support of the Social Service League of Cohasset.
Tony Wagner, author of The Global Achievement Gap and Creating Innovators
Monday, April 9th, 7:00pm at the Duxbury Performing Arts Center
Join us for an evening with Tony Wagner, co-director of Change Leadership Group at Harvard, renowned expert on 21st Century skills, and author of The Global Acheivement Gap and his latest, just-released book Creativng Innovators.
Get an inside look at why even our best schools don't teach the skills our kids need to succeed tomorrow, as Tony shares excerpts of his documentary on the FInland School system and what we can learn from our international neighbors.
From critical thinking to writing and analyzing, Tony lays out what it takes for our kids to become innovators through play, passion, and purpose. This is a not-to-be-missed event for any parent or educator concerned about the future of our schools . . . and our children.
Check back soon for ticket details. To learn more about Tony Wagner, please visit www.tonywagner.com.
Lauren Salamone, The College Guidance Guru
April 11th
Check back soon for details. To learn more about Lauren Salamone, please visit collegeguidanceguru.com.
Previous 2011-2012 Events
For the Love of Books: Nurture a Love of Reading in Your Family
Tuesday, November 29th, 7:00pm- at Duxbury Free Library
Texting, Sexting, Facebook and More: Understanding the Online Social Lives of Tweens and Teens
October 4th, 2011 - at Duxbury Middle School Auditorium
