Parent to Parent Network Creating an atmosphere for Parent Networking and Positive Community Norms (c) (c) 2008 Parent to Parent Network

Judy Galbraith Summary

"What Kids Need to Succeed - Learn Proven and Practical Ways to Raise Successful Kids"

Thank you to the over 600 parents/caregivers/professionals who took time out of their busy lives to come out and hear Judy Galbraith speak - your time was well spent.

Thank you to the local affiliates, Westlake Parent Connection, Orange PTA, Brecksville/Broadview Heights for hosting the events in your communities.


Thank you to Beach Brook for providing the CEU's and The Ohio Resource Network for providing the RCH's

Event Photo Summary
View Power Point Presentation <Click Here>
The talk was video taped in Westlake and Brecksville, we will post if possible.

In response to parent questions, Judy Galbraith suggests these websites as useful to parents…

Homework Spot is free of charge. It links you to other sites by topic, like Geography, Algebra, Social Studies, and more. http://www.homeworkspot.com/

The National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information (NCADI) 
http://www.health.org/features/family

National Education Association (NEA)  
http://www.nea.org/parents

Pacer Center which is a parent advocacy group for parents of children with special needs.
http://www.pacer.org

National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC)  
http://www.nagc.org


For looking up symptoms or pediatric advice:
http://children.webmd.com/default.htm  (this one is not affiliated with a specific doctor)
http://www.askdrsears.com/

More info:
SEARCH Institute and the 40 Assets.
Parenting your teen: Link to Bellefaire Newsletter outlining the 40 assets
Laying down the rules for alcohol and drug use: Tips for parents: Parents, you are the first line of defense when it comes to your child’s drug use or drinking. And you do make a difference! Nearly two-thirds of teenagers see great risk of upsetting their parents or losing the respect of family and friends if they smoke marijuana or use other drugs.
Paul Harvey relates life to the assets
10 Minutes with Judy Galbraith: By Karen Sandstrom, Cleveland PD
Free Spirit Publishing: Didn't find the book you were looking for at the event, order it here online.

MEDIA NOTICE:
September 22, 9-10 am 90.3 FM, Listen Here
WVIZ/90.3 Sound of Ideas hosted by Dan Moulthrop, Ms. Galbraith will be joined by Orange City School Superintendent Dr. Nancy Wingenbach who will talk about why their district is supporting assets development and Dr. David Hussey, a Kent State University researcher who is currently evaluating asset based development issues in two school districts.

Book Clubs
Oct. 2 and 9, 2008 7pm <more info>