Howard Hiton, MS, LPC

Boys and Girls Side By Side

howard — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 16:38:50 +0000

Too often the topic of gender differences is approached as a zero sum game as if one gender has it worse and that by helping one gender we will hurt the other. This workshop explores the strengths and challenges boys and girls tend to face in terms of relationships without pathologizing either boys or girls. Parents will leave this workshop with new ideas about how to best support their sons and daughters. Sunset Primary School, West Linn, OR.

The Owner’s Manual For Raising Teens

howard — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 20:57:22 +0000

This parent presentation examines current data on high risk behavior, biological development in adolescence and the social context of teens that leads to risk taking. A number of strategies will be shared to assist your family in navigating the adolescent years. There will be time for conversation. Advanced registration here. Emanuel Hospital, Portland, OR.

Parenting Young Boys: An Evening For Parents of Preschoolers

howard — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 21:03:47 +0000

We will look at the developmental forces at play upon boys and help parents and caregivers consider the factors for boys success in their families and schools. Wee Works School, Portland, OR.

What About Boys?

howard — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 01:06:59 +0000

Participants in this parent workshop will look at the data describing how boys are doing in their schools and communities, consider the role that nature and nurture plays on boys’ development, and learn strategies to maintain your relationship with boys. Rosemont Ridge Middle School, West Linn, OR.

Helping Boys Succeed in Schools

howard — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 22:48:43 +0000

A professional development presentation with a focus on boys’ classroom performance. We will examine strategies to strengthen relationships with boys, make classrooms more active and consider approaches to guide boys’ literacy development. Evergreen School District. Vancouver, WA.

What About Boys?

howard — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 23:00:00 +0000

Join this parent conversation as we explore the factors that effect boys’ development. We will pay particular attention to boys’ communication preferences. Parents will leave with new strategies to develop and maintain strong connections with their sons. Metropolitan Learning Center, Portland, OR.

BAM!Group Openings

howard — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 19:07:41 +0000

• Space is available for boys between 10 & 13 years old to participate in a BAM! group led by co-authors Howard, Peter Mortola, and Stephen Grant in Portland, OR.

Helping Boys Succeed in School

howard — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:33:06 +0000

This parent workshop will examine common causes of academic struggles for boys and consider strategies for parents to partner with schools to improve boys’ academic success. Vestal School, Portland, OR.

Full day workshop

howard — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 21:07:55 +0000

• Registration is now open for Parenting Teens: Keeping Perspective and Staying Connected an all day workshop.

What About Boys?

howard — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 20:21:27 +0000

This parenting workshop will look at the data describing how boys are doing in their schools and communities. Consider the role that nature and nurture plays on boys’ development. Learn strategies to maintain your relationship with boys. Sherwood High School, Sherwood, OR.