Workshop Title:  WHO’S IN CHARGE? WHY ADULTS NEED TO LEAD

With Deborah MacNamara

Online presentation and discussion

Wednesday, June 12, 2024

6:30pm to 8:30pm

Suitable for PARENTS, CAREGIVERS, and CHILD CARE PROVIDERS

Description

A growing number of children are presenting as demanding, prescriptive, bossy and controlling. A disturbing number of these alpha children are turning into bullies as well. Alpha children tend to have difficulties letting themselves be parented or taught. This is making the child-adult dance much more difficult than it used to be or needs to be, despite the plethora of advice-giving and strategies available today. The surprising roots of the alpha complex will be examined, opening the doors for lasting change in the family, classroom, and society.

Deborah is a dynamic teacher and experienced counsellor who makes developmental science come to life in the everyday context of home and classroom. She also provides counselling services to parents and professionals to make sense of learning, behavioural, and developmental issues in kids – from babies to teens.