McHenry Times

Crystal Lake Community Consolidated School District 47 recently issued the following announcement.

Topic: "Raising Resilient Children: Developing a Growth Mindset"

Presenter: Jackie Rhew

Date: September 24, 2019

Time: 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Location: Bernotas Middle School, 170 N. Oak St., Crystal Lake

The Fall 2019 District 47 Parent University features clinical consultant and powerful speaker Jackie Rhew, who will provide essential tools for parents to help them build resiliency in their children. Parents will learn how to help children come out of their comfort zone, deal with making mistakes, accept criticism as part of the learning process, and take risks that may result in failure. 

This is a free event for ALL D47 families. Spanish translation and childcare/kids’ activities will be provided for kids ages 3 and up by licensed District 47 staff. Children must be potty trained and registration for childcare is required. Activities for kids ages 5 and up include games and movement activities; mindfulness/yoga; and storytime by the Crystal Lake Public Library. Click the following link to reserve your spot for childcare: D47 Parent University Childcare Registration. Doors open at 6 p.m. Parking is available in the main lot at Bernotas and at St. Thomas church.  

Jackie Rhew, MA, CADC, LCPC, is a clinical consultant and liaison for Amita Health and co-founder of the Center for Emotional Wellness. Rhew provides trainings locally and nationally on topics including anxiety, parenting, and self-injury. She has authored several publications including “School Refusal in Children & Adolescents” and has recently co-authored “Successful Parenting-Create Your Custom Plan for Raising Independent Children into Adulthood.”

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