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Tuesday

Mean Girls and Bullying
Many young girls are faced with bullies, cliques and gossip. What can a parent do? Learn what bullying is, why some kids tend to get picked on more than others, and how to arm kids against bullies.Linda Speilman, LCSW is a psychotherapist who works with teenage girls and their families, particularly on the topic of self-injury.

Location: Murchison
Time: 11:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
Audience: For adults and girls

7
Wednesday

Help Me, I've Got the Blues
Sadness and depression in girls can be expressed in many ways. Sadness is an emotion while depression is a disease. Learn about ways to understand and distinguish the difference, how to address the consequences of each, and how to seek help for your child.

Location: Covington
Time: 11:00 - 12:00 p.m.
Audience: For adults and girls

9
Friday

Dads and Daughters: Ten Things Dads Can Do to Support Strong, Smart Spirited Daughters
Studies show that fathers have an enormous influence over their daughther’s future success and happiness. During this from-the-heart discussion, dads will learn what they can do to help their daughters be all they can be and daughters will be encouraged to confide those things they need from their fathers to feel more confident, competent and strong. Resident dad. Michael Hayes. will facilitate a discussion inviting dads to share with one another what seems to work in forging strong father-daughter bonds.

Location: Bryker Woods
Time: 9:00 - 10:00 a.m.
Audience: For fathers and girls

9
Friday

Calling All Gamers: Math Beyond the Classroom
In today’s society, studies have shown that girls’ interest in math and science begins to decrease during early teen years. Dr. Vera Preston- Jaeger, PhD. who has been involved in educating and speaking to issue of women in math and sciences on a national level, will increase girls’
knowledge and self-confidence in their mathematical abilities, while empowering them to achieve and, at the same time, have fun.

Location: Kealing
Time: 2:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Audience: For adults and girls