Parents, are you concerned about cyber-safety? You’re not alone!

Parents, Are You Concerned About Cyber Safety?

You're Not Alone!

Cyber-safety has been a top concern of parents for more than a decade.  Thinking about our kid’s safety on social media can throw us into a fear frenzy, which is exactly the worst place to be when raising children.  Fear puts our brain in survival mode.  I know survival mode is often what it feels like when raising children and especially tweens and teens, but being there for too long is not healthy for anyone.  It keeps your brain in a fight, flight or freeze status, then you can’t think calmly, make a plan, or put things into perspective.  All you can see is danger looming.  While awareness and concern about our kids’ cyber-safety is critical, equally important is keeping your feet grounded, your brain calm and trusting your parental instincts.  It is from that place where you are then able to gather information and form the best strategy for keeping your kids safe while teaching them to become savvy and empowered navigators of cyberspace.

 

So, tell me, what appeals to you more, to be an askable, approachable parent or to be a well-meaning George Banks, (Steve Martin’s character in Father of the Bride) using all his energy preparing for disaster while the precious opportunity to connect with his family is passing by.

 

Of course, you want to be in the moment and present for what your child needs most, your calm, grounded attention.  We are here to support you in that effort.  Please join us for a special Talk Early & Talk Often about Cyber-Safety on March 10th from 6-8 pm ET.  The program is free and open to all parents and supportive adults. 

For more details and to register click here:

 

Parent Action for Healthy Kids - Barb Flis

Barbara Flis,
Founder Parent Action for Healthy Kids

Making Self-care the Path to a Compassionate Connection with Families

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March 2021 is Parenting Awareness Month (PAM)

When we are called to be a Servant Leader (that is our service is to others), we often never think that the first place to be compassionate is to ourselves.  During this time together a few simple steps will be shared on ways to put yourself at the center of the compassion circle and why this is so important to your life and to those you serve.

An Event hosted by Parenting Awareness Michigan with a guest speaker from Parent Action for Healthy Kids, Barb Flis.

March 18th, 1pm – 2pm.
Register in advance to attend this zoom virtual meeting.

Grand Rapids & Muskegon Area Parents & Supportive Adults: Talk Early & Talk Often, Connecting with our Teens during COVID-19

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Grand Rapids & Muskegon Area Parents & Supportive Adults
Talk Early & Talk Often — Connecting with our Teens during COVID-19

We are certainly in challenging times and families more than ever need as much support as possible, especially when it comes to helping our teens adopt behaviors that will keep them safe and healthy.  This gathering space will be a place to receive support, as well as a few strategies on keeping an open and loving connection with your teen.

The facilitator for the gathering will be Barb Flis, Founder of Parent Action for Healthy Kids.  We hope you will join us!

Hosted by:
Planned Parenthood of Michigan West North Region

March 18, 2021, 6:00 – 7:30 p.m.

Talk Early Talk Often Sex Education Program Family Engagement Services for Vendors                planned parenthood michigan

To register email:

education@ppmi.org

If Any Questions email:

melissa.jahr@ppmi.org

Pontiac Parents & Supportive Adults Talk Early & Talk Often — Connecting with our Teens during COVID-19 (2nd)

Pontiac Parents & Supportive AdultsTalk Early & Talk Often — Connecting with our Teens during COVID-19

We are certainly in challenging times and families more than ever need as much support as possible, especially when it comes to helping our teens adopt behaviors that will keep them safe and healthy.  This gathering space will be a place to receive support, as well as a few strategies on keeping an open and loving connection with your teen.

The facilitator for the gathering will be:
Barb Flis, Founder of Parent Action for Healthy Kids.
We hope you will join us!

Hosted by:
Honor Community Health & School District of the City of Pontiac

February 24, 2021, 4 – 5 p.m.

School District of the City of Pontiac

Pontiac Parents & Supportive Adults: Talk Early & Talk Often — Connecting with our Teens during COVID-19

Pontiac Parents & Supportive Adults
Talk Early & Talk Often — Connecting with our Teens during COVID-19

We are certainly in challenging times and families more than ever need as much support as possible, especially when it comes to helping our teens adopt behaviors that will keep them safe and healthy.  This gathering space will be a place to receive support, as well as a few strategies on keeping an open and loving connection with your teen.

The facilitator for the gathering will be:
Barb Flis, Founder of Parent Action for Healthy Kids. 
We hope you will join us!

Hosted by:
Honor Community Health & School District of the City of Pontiac

February 23, 2021, 10 – 11 a.m.

School District of the City of Pontiac

Detroit Parents & Supportive Adults, Talk Early & Talk Often, Connecting with our Teens during COVID-19

Detroit Parents & Supportive Adults

We are certainly in challenging times and families more than ever need as much support as possible, especially when it comes to helping our teens adopt behaviors that will keep them safe and healthy.  This gathering space will be a place to receive support, as well as a few strategies on keeping an open and loving connection with your teen.

The facilitator for the gathering will be:
Barb Flis, Founder of Parent Action for Healthy Kids. 

We hope you will join us! Hosted by:

Henry Ford Health System – School-Based Community Health Program    

February 11, 2021, 5-6 p.m.

Talk Early Talk Often Sex Education Program Family Engagement Services for Vendors