Please join us in our first Heschel parent book club!

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As a group of invested parents and educators, we will unpack the ideas presented in a selection of books and articles and share our experiences, learning, and perspectives to gain a better understanding of our children and ourselves.

When: Pages for Parents begins on Monday, November 27, 7:00-8:30 pm.

Where: The club will meet in person at Heschel in the MPA.

Our first selection is Self-Reg: How to Help Your Child and You Break the Stress Cycle By Dr. Stuart Shanker. A limited number of books are available to borrow in advance of the first session (please see Ellen to get a copy). You may also purchase your own copy here.

A bit about …

Self-Reg: How to Help Your Child (And You) Break the Stress Cycle and Successfully Engage with Life

Dr.Stuart Shanker, internationally acclaimed author and creator of the Self-regulation Institute and the MEHRIT Centre is an innovator in the understanding of children, and the meaning and stressors behind their behaviour. He explores the role of the biological, emotional, cognitive, social, and prosocial domains in understanding behaviour and stressors.

After reading Self-Reg, together we will explore:

• Misbehaviour vs. Stress behaviour
• Self-control vs. Self-regulation
• Reframing behaviour
• Keeping perspective in challenging and emotionally charged situations
• Seeing our children as whole people with emotions, challenges, and beautiful strengths
• Tools to help ourselves and our children reduce and manage stress

A bit about…

Morah Malka

Morah Malka is currently the Student Support Team Coordinator for students in grades 4-8. Over her many years as an educator at THS, Morah Malka has supported students in a number of ways, including as a classroom teacher, Elementary Division Director, and as Student Support Team Coordinator for the Elementary Division. Dedicated to continually pursuing professional development, Morah Malka is a Special Education Specialist (OISE), and has completed the Mehrit Centre Self-Reg Foundations courses 1 & 2, and certification from the Self-Reg Summer Symposium. At school, it’s “Morah Malka”, but at home, Malka is a “Mom” to three children ages 18, 22, and 24.

Ready to join us? Simply click [HERE] to register and save your spot!