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Connecting With Your Kids

2024-11-21 16:00:00 2024-11-21 17:00:00 Australia/Melbourne Connecting With Your Kids Do you have a child in primary school in 2025? Join Andy McNeilly, as he explores strategies you can use to support your child as they navigate their way through life and school. Boronggook Drysdale Library - Boronggook Drysdale Multipurpose Room

Thursday, November 21
4:00pm - 5:00pm

Boronggook Drysdale Library

Boronggook Drysdale Multipurpose Room

Do you have a child in primary school in 2025? Join Andy McNeilly, as he explores strategies you can use to support your child as they navigate their way through life and school.

Children encounter a variety of challenges at school. Some may find it difficult to separate from their parents in the mornings, while others may experience bullying on the playground. Additionally, some children may face learning challenges in the classroom. As parents and caregivers, we all aspire for our children to achieve success. But what does that success entail?

In this interactive workshop, with Andy McNeilly, we will explore effective strategies to support our children as they navigate their school experiences. We will discuss topics such as managing bullying, fostering independence, and building positive relationships with teachers and school staff.

The workshop will allow time for questions and open discussion throughout, as well as at the conclusion.

By participating in these workshops, parents and caregivers can anticipate the following benefits:

- Practical approaches to strengthen relationships with schools

- Strategies to help children develop independence

- Techniques for effectively addressing bullying

- Enhanced confidence in communicating with our children

- Innovative ideas to promote children's happiness and resilience.

Andy McNeilly is an accomplished teacher, author, educator, counsellor, and coach, as well as a dedicated parent of three children. He serves as the Mental Health and Wellbeing Leader at a school on the Bellarine Peninsula, where he is keenly aware of the challenges children face in today's environment. With two decades of experience in primary education, Andy has conducted engaging workshops aimed at supporting both parents and students. He is a sought-after speaker at international conferences, focusing on the importance of fostering connected relationships. Additionally, he is the author of two books: Connecting with Your Kids and Connecting with Your Teens.

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Boronggook Drysdale Library

Phone: (03) 4201 0656

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Boronggook Drysdale Library

Mon, Oct 26 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Tue, Oct 27 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Wed, Oct 28 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Oct 29 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Fri, Oct 30 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Sat, Oct 31 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Nov 01 2:00PM to 5:00PM

Tel: (03) 4201 0656

About the Library

The Boronggook Drysdale Library building, opened in April 2023, features communal spaces, quiet study areas, an adult changing places facility, a green roof, an internal courtyard garden, a City of Greater Geelong customer service point and resource-efficient systems. The sustainable building is a welcoming and safe space open to all.

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