Push Back – Creating & Maintaining your Physical and Verbal Boundaries
Institute for Girls' Development 95 N. Marengo Ave., Suite 100, Pasadena, CA, United StatesPush Back - Creating & Maintaining your Physical and Verbal Boundaries Through engaging, interactive role-plays co-created by the participants, this course for young women focuses on setting and enforcing boundaries using both verbal and physical skills. This training helps participants develop clear, effective communication skills. Participants learn to speak their minds in concise, non-confrontational language
Hardiness Zones for Girls: Best Practices for Helping Girls Thrive at School & After School for Middle and High School Educators, Program Facilitators & Mentors
Institute for Girls' Development 95 N. Marengo Ave., Suite 100, Pasadena, United StatesHelp girls get empowered & thrive! Gain knowledge, skills, and practical tools for • building hardiness, mindfulness, and social/emotional competencies • supporting girls in their relational worlds and identity development • advocacy and programming for girls Breakout sessions, experiential learning opportunities, and cool tools! Cost $130 (included materials, morning snack, and lunch) Early bird special by June
Expecting the Unexpected when You’re Expecting
Institute for Girls' Development 95 N. Marengo Ave., Suite 100, Pasadena, CA, United StatesPractical Tools For Psychologically Preparing for Parenthood Presented by the New and Young Families Program at the Institute for Girls' Development and Bellies, Babies, and Bosoms With maternal mental health experts Dr. Jessica Zucker & Robin Starkey Harpster, MFT In this workshop we will explore thoughts, feelings and fantasies about pregnancy, birth and parenthood and provide you with important tools to
Prenatal Wellness Roundtable
Institute for Girls' Development 95 N. Marengo Ave., Suite 100, Pasadena, CA, United StatesWe've gathered a panel of Pasadena-area experts in prenatal wellness to answer your questions and share information about having a healthy pregnancy and giving your baby the healthiest start in life. Whether you're currently pregnant, thinking about becoming pregnant, or work with pregnant moms, this roundtable discussion is a great opportunity to learn about the many aspects of prenatal wellness and the local resources available to help you have a healthy pregnancy.
Calmer, Easier, Happier Parenting
Institute for Girls' Development 95 N. Marengo Ave., Suite 100, Pasadena, CA, United StatesParenting is about to become calmer, easier and happier Presenting: Introduction to Calmer, Easier, Happier Parenting How to get more cooperation and be less stressed with Noël Janis-Norton Would you like your children to listen better? Do you find yourself having to repeat, remind or yell to get your kids to do what you ask?
Cliques, Conflicts, and Connections
Institute for Girls' Development 95 N. Marengo Ave., Suite 100, Pasadena, CA, United StatesCliques, Conflicts, and Connections is a free workshop for parents led by Dr. Melissa Johnson, CEO, Founder of the Institute for Girls’ Development, expert on the social and emotional lives of girls. Learn tips and tools for helping your daughter navigate her social world. Get empowered with resources for your own positive connection with your daughter. Register
Princesses vs. Superheroes – Navigating Gener Expectations in Early Childhood
Institute for Girls' Development 95 N. Marengo Ave., Suite 100, Pasadena, CA, United StatesHave you ever walked down the toy aisle of your local store and noticed the divide? Pink aisles of Barbies and princesses; blue aisles of cars and superheroes. Now more than ever we are bombarded by images, products and media that define gender expectations for our children before they are given an opportunity to define themselves...
Parenting with the Heart in Mind
Institute for Girls' Development 95 N. Marengo Ave., Suite 100, Pasadena, CA, United StatesJoin us for our new Mindful Parenting Series beginning February of 2014. For Parents and Caregivers of children ages 0-12: Parenting with the Heart in Mind – February 19, 2014, 7-8:30pm The A,B,C’s of Big Feelings – March 19, 2014 7-8:30pm Mellowing the Meltdowns – April 23, 2014 7-8:30pm Connecting & Reconnecting, Paving the Way
Be R.E.A.L. (Relationships: Extraordinary, Authentic, Loving)
Institute for Girls' Development 95 N. Marengo Ave., Suite 100, Pasadena, CA, United StatesFriendships are so important to middle school girls! When we listen to girls, we learn very quickly about their relationships — the ups and downs. What can girls do when friendships are unfriendly — in the neighborhood, at school or online? What can caring adults do to help?
Mellowing the Meltdowns
Institute for Girls' Development 95 N. Marengo Ave., Suite 100, Pasadena, CA, United StatesJoin us for our new Mindful Parenting Series beginning February of 2013. For Parents and Caregivers of children ages 0-12: Parenting with the Heart in Mind – February 19, 2014, 7-8:30pm The A,B,C’s of Big Feelings – March 19, 2014 7-8:30pm Mellowing the Meltdowns – April 23, 2014 7-8:30pm Connecting & Reconnecting, Paving the Way