The Petroglyph Magazine, Fall & Winter 2016-17

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Today’s high-pressure, fast-paced culture can interfere with healthy child development. When we are too focused on test scores, performance and grades, we may deny kids the time and energy they need to effectively tackle the demanding work of growing up. Dr. Denise Pope, Challenge Success Co-Founder, hosts this interactive presentation for parents of middle school students who seek a healthy and more balanced approach for their children. Dr. Pope is a Senior Lecturer at the Stanford University Graduate School of Education, and speaks nationally on parenting techniques and student engagement and well-being.

During the video presentation, parents will: Engage in an activity that explores the unique demands placed on children’s time today

Examine how today’s high-pressure, fast-paced culture can have unintentional but damaging effects on adolescents

Discover ways your family can reduce academic stress and promote engagement with learning

Explore research-based strategies to increase resilience, creativity and overall well-being for children


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