LFHS APT

Parent Awareness News
February 2012

LFHS APT Parent Awareness is hosting a “Parents’ Speaker Series” this year.  The following are programs planned this school year specifically targeted to parents of High School students: 
 
“Facebook for Parents”

Thursday March 15th, 2012, 7:00 to 8:30 PM, DMT

Devorah Heitner, Media Studies professor at Lake Forest College, will present information to LFHS parents regarding their teens’ use of Facebook and social media.  Are kids trading in real-life social skills for online activity? What are kids really DOING on Facebook?  How can parents relate to their kids using social media?  Join us for an information session and discussion as Professor Heitner examines the proliferation of Facebook, Twitter, and texting in our families’ lives and how parents can manage and understand the consequences of social media. Sponsored by the LFHS APT and LEAD.
 
 
“Letting Go”

April 2012

A psychologist from a local college will discuss with parents the process of separating from your child as they prepare to leave home for college.  What to expect and how to manage the emotions and stress of this big step in our families’ lives.  Look for more details in next month’s E-Highlights.

                                                          
Respectfully submitted,
Susie Athenson
Parent Awareness Representative
sathenson@comcast.net