Dr. Kristen Race to present at BCD on
January 27, 2016 from
6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.mAuthor of
Mindful Parenting and founder of
Mindful Life, Dr. Kristen Race fuses the science of the brain with simple mindfulness strategies for adults and children, all designed to create resiliency towards stress. Her work has been featured in The New York Times, NPR, The Washington Post, Chicago Tribune, and Real Simple. She is a regular blogger for The Huffington Post and Psychology Today and is a TEDx speaker. Dr. Race has trained over 2000 leaders in her methods worldwide.
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Boulder Country Day School welcomes
Natalie Rekstad-Lynn and
Elizabeth Dowling, Ph.D. of
Black Fox Philanthropy
on
November 12, 2015 from
6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Come learn about ways in which our families can engage children in making a positive impact in our community and beyond, inspiring a lifetime of contribution.
BCD has a long tradition of engaging our students and families in giving back, yet it is our children who often embrace the true definition of philanthropy: “Love of Humankind”. As parents, we are the stewards of that innate compassion and its promise of building stronger families and communities, encouraging our children to live fully expressed lives with service as a vital element of thriving in an increasingly complex world.
The session will also feature a panel discussion with BCD’s most philanthropic students and alumnus, sharing their insights on raising thoughtful and generous children based upon their own experiences and family cultures.
Key Takeaways Include:
- The Parental Role –Shaping a Child’s Philanthropic Values
- Age Appropriate Pathways to Philanthropic Engagement
- Developing a Family Philanthropy Mission Statement
- Practical Guidance on How and Where to Engage Your Children in the Community
- College Admissions: Understanding the Role of Philanthropy on Your Child’s Resume
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