Links from Last Night's Meeting

Hi everyone. I thought I'd start a new post here so that all the links we share are visible. You can just click on "edit posts" under "Posting" to add any links you'd like to in this post (or leave them in the comments and I'll add them up into the post).

Here is the school on Cortez Island I (Juris) mentioned.

Click HERE for the one on idle parenting, that gave some of us such a laugh.

Click HERE for the you-tube video on the outdoor kindergarten in Norway.

And HERE is the MSNBC article on raising passionate kids (by leaving them alone).

Parent Support Meeting Wednesday Night

Edit: try your best to listen to this presentation so we can talk about it tonight:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LwIyy1Fi-4Q

Hi! Looks like lots of us can make it for a meeting this Wednesday (March 3) night at 7pm. Talkin' Donkey. See you there!

Meeting Tomorrow -- BEAN TO CUP!!

EDIT: NO MEETING TONIGHT. Only one person can attend.
What do you think about having our meeting next Thursday night instead? Or is there another night that works so that Angela could come? Could everyone come on Wednesday night? Could you, Ange?

Hi everyone,
It's the last Thursday of the month again! How did that happen?!?! I called to confirm our use of the room at Talkin' Donkey and there was a mix-up. Someone else is booked in for our timeslot, so we'll go back to

Bean to Cup, 7pm, Thursday night, Feb 25.

Not sure if I can make it as husband is coming back tomorrow night from meetings away, so it'll depend on when he arrives home. I know others are planning to go though? Do you mind leaving a note here if you're planning to attend so others know they won't be the only ones? That way I"ll know that you know it's a different locale, too. Thanks!

Weapons of Mass Instruction

Just started reading John Taylor Gatto's book: Weapons of Mass Instruction. Brilliant writing and analysis.... Has anyone else read it? It is popular as I had to wait for 11 holds on it at the library.

p.s. I tried to post info on Oxygen Depletion in our atmosphere but it didn't seem to work!

*edited below* Gordon Neufeld in Kelowna Feb 24th

I just heard on the radio that Gordon Neufeld will be doing a talk at Aberdeen Hall School on February 24th at 7pm. Their website gave an email address in order to register for free: Susanne.raye@aberdeenhall.com.

I'm definitely going to try to be there.

Thanks to Heather who found out that in fact it is not Gordon Neufeld, but Donna Bromley presenting his work:
Special Speaker Presentation - Dr Neufeld 'Hold on to your Kid' Wednesday, Feb 24, 2010
The work of Dr. Neufeld, clinical psychologist, foremost authority on child development and best selling author of “Hold onto your kids” will be presented by Donna Bromley. The discussion will focus on forming lasting attachments with children, especially teenager, and will occur on Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 7:00p.m. at Aberdeen Hall Preparatory School. There is no charge for the event, please register your intention to attend by emailing Susanne at Susanne.raye@aberdeenhall.com.

Mentoring Boys Seminar - Vernon

Barry MacDonald is coming to give a talk on mentoring boys IN VERNON!
March 25
Check out the flyer here:
http://www.mentoringboys.com/2010seminars/VernonMar25_10.pdf

Meeting on Thursday, Jan 28th

Hello
is anyone planning to attend the meeting on Thursday at 7pm? We have the Talkin' Donkey reserved from 7 until 10pm.