http://www.hitonassociates.net/site Counseling, Consultation, Training Tue, 09 Mar 2010 20:57:07 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en 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 ... http://www.hitonassociates.net/site/2010/02/boys-and-girls-side-by-side/ 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 ... http://www.hitonassociates.net/site/2010/02/the-owners-manual-for-raising-teens-2/ 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. http://www.hitonassociates.net/site/2010/01/parenting-young-boys-an-evening-for-parents-of-preschoolers/ 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. http://www.hitonassociates.net/site/2010/01/what-about-boys-4/ 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. http://www.hitonassociates.net/site/2010/01/helping-boys-succeed-in-schools/ 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. http://www.hitonassociates.net/site/2010/01/what-about-boys-3/ • 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. http://www.hitonassociates.net/site/2009/11/bamgroup-openings/ 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. http://www.hitonassociates.net/site/2009/11/helping-boys-succeed-in-school/ • Registration is now open for Parenting Teens: Keeping Perspective and Staying Connected an all day workshop. http://www.hitonassociates.net/site/2009/11/284/ 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. http://www.hitonassociates.net/site/2009/11/what-about-boys/