Parenting Talk: Children Do Well When They Can–Identifying & Solving Problems That Cause Challenging Behaviors

Parent presentation by Ross W. Greene, Ph.D., author of The Explosive Child; Lost at School; and Raising Human Beings

Children do well when they can; when they can’t, it is because of lagging skills and unsolved problems. All children have times when they struggle to handle life’s expectations. Whether a child responds by whining, sulking, or crying, or in ways that are more concerning–hitting, swearing, or biting–the goal of parents and caregivers is to identify and solve the underlying problems that cause the behavior.

Join organizers to learn from child psychologist Ross W. Greene, Ph.D., how to understand children’s challenging episodes, identify unsolved problems and begin to solve problems. Dr. Greene is the originator of the innovative, empirically-supported approach to children’s behavioral challenges known as Collaborative & Proactive Solutions.

In the 2018-2019 school year, the Wilton Public Schools will be learning more about Dr. Greene’s model. The district has worked with Dr. Greene to create a plan to help teachers, faculty, administration, staff, and parents learn how to help students with effective self-regulation and problem-solving strategies. This will begin with keynote addresses for elementary, middle and high school faculty on Oct. 8, which is a professional development day for district staff. In addition to working with faculty, Dr. Greene will also present to parents and other concerned adults to share this model with our community.

Admission is free; online registration is recommended. Please email Genevieve Eason with questions.

Sponsored by:  Wilton Public Schools, SPED*NET Wilton, Wilton Youth Council, and Wilton Youth Services