Continuing Education
| Event | Details |
|---|---|
| The Collapse of Parenting by Leonard Sax (October 2016) | Dr. Leonard Sax MD PhD Hosts The Collapse of Parenting (CE Event, 10/16/16) |
| “Joy In The Journey” | Introduction to Redirecting Children’s Behavior by Marci Bleyaert Schiller (CE Event, 12/13/13) |
Kindergarten Readiness Resources
| Book/Article | Author |
|---|---|
| Boys Adrift | By Leonard Sax, M.D., Ph.D.; A Doctor’s Plan to Help Our Sons Fulfill Their Potential |
| Why Gender Matters | By Leonard Sax, M.D., Ph.D.; What Parents and Teachers Need to Know about the Emerging Science of Sex Differences |
| Kindergarten: Is he ready to take the plunge? | By Marguerite Kelly; The Washington Post, On Parenting (September 4, 2013) |
| How can parents determine whether their child is mature enough for kindergarten? | Video by Rene Hackney; www.monkeysee.com |
Links
AUCP believes that continuing education makes all of us better parents. We continually share educational opportunities with our community. Some good resources for learning about children and parenting, for AUCP parents or any parents, are below.
| Organization | Details |
|---|---|
| Parenting Playgroups www.parentingplaygroups.com | Run by Dr. Rene Hackney, offers classes for kids and parents in Alexandria and Falls Church. |
| Arlington Public Schools Parent Academy | Offers free classes for parents of children of all ages, through the public school system. You do not have to have a child enrolled in APS to participate. |
| Arlington County Department of Human Services | Offers classes and regular informal gatherings for parents to share frustrations and receive support. |
Articles
The items below on parenting and child development are written by AUCP staff members and in PDF format.
| Article | Author |
|---|---|
| Power Play | Maruja Ubelaker |
| Developmentally Appropriate Practices | Susan Parker |
| No More Computer Solitaire | Peter Eisen |
| Playground Games | Patricia Bullington-McGuire |
| Science: It’s Not Just For Cheetahs | Lindsey Berke |
Songs
| Song | Artist |
|---|---|
| Songs by Ms. Alison | Alison Marino |