Helping Kids and Parents Thrive
Navigate Adolescence is a nonprofit organization devoted to providing kids and their parents the tools needed to navigate adolescence with confidence, resilience, and kindness.
BRINGING SEX ED INTO THE 21st CENTURY
TUESDAY, APRIL 9, 2019
PARENTS - Join us for an important talk about sex, sexual assault, consent, and personal responsibility. The expectations and responsibilities of this generation are changing rapdily, and it's key for parents to start the conversation early and make it an ongoing discussion with open communication. This is essential information for our daughters AND sons -- for their own self understanding and the health of their future relationships.
Cathy and Todd Adams co-founded Zen Parenting, Inc., a company committed to helping people practice self-awareness, develop compassion, and practice kindness through podcasts, community events and blogs. Cathy is a LCSW, and a self-awareness expert focused on parenting and the persoanl empowerment of women and girls. Todd is also the founder of Todd Adams Coaching "Coaching for Guys," and is a sales rep for JVI, Inc. The two are the parents of three daughters, ages 11, 14, and 15.
STAR for GIRLS AND BOYS GRADES K-3
SATURDAY, MAY 4
Indian Trail Elementary School
Downers Grove, IL
Girls and boys, grades K-3, are invited to a half-day workshop that helps early elementary students learn how their actions impact other people. Emphasizes kindness, acceptance, and empathy, and explores problem areas in friendships such as teasing and exclusion -- all through small group instruction, creative take-homes, and play. Students participate together by grade level.
SESSION 1:
9:30 a.m. to 12 noon for Grades K-1
SESSION 2:
1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. for Grades 2-3
Scholarships are available for all Navigate workshops.
YOGA for 7th AND 8th GRADERS
Girls can attend one session -- or join us for the entire Pathways Yoga series
Navigate's Pathways Yoga is a great way for girls to positively cope with stress, strengthen their physical body, and clear their mind. Sessions at Yoga Among Friends run from 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. with an hour of yoga followed by a half hour of snacking, socializing, and informal discussion on a themed topic. No prior yoga experience necessary!
- Saturday, January 26
Setting Intentions - Saturday, February 16
Love - Saturday, March 16
Luck/Blessings - Saturday, April 6
Growth - Saturday, May 11
Kindness
Navigate Adolescence is committed to providing a supportive and positive environment for all of our workshops. As we continue to grow and expand our reach, we continue to grow and expand measures to ensure our program environment is safe—and feels safe, welcoming, and inclusive—to all participants.
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