(Completed Event) The Forgotten Lunch: Building Independence and Resilience in Everyday Moments
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Parke Treadway
A panel of MPCSD experts - counselors and psychologists, school administrators, and teachers, facilitated by Superintendent Kristen Gracia, will discuss how students can grow their self advocacy along their path to independence.
We all want to help our kids, but sometimes in our rush to fix problems, we inadvertently close off a learning opportunity that would have allowed developmentally appropriate independence to flourish. Come learn how we as parents and educators can work together to let children figure their own way through challenging moments.
Our goal is to raise thriving, independent adults who can make their way confidently through the world. Moments along their journey that require them to think for themselves, reach out for help, and solve a problem equip them to navigate bigger challenges in the future.
October 29, 2025 • 7:00 p.m. • Hillview PAC
Free childcare for potty trained children provided. Live Spanish translation will be available.