Supporting Your Family’s Well-Being

October 27-28 (virtual): Movie screening - Chasing Childhood
The Parents Council of Washington is hosting an online viewing of the film Chasing Childhood, a feature-length documentary that explores how free play and independence have disappeared from kid's lives, supplanted by increasing rates of perfectionism, anxiety, and depression. The film talks about the critical role of free play in developing children's grit, independence, and resourcefulness. Please register for the viewing. 

November 3: Lower School Forum – “Dynamic Classrooms; Thriving Students” 
PCW’s Lower School Forum will be held on Thursday, November 3, 9:00-11:00 am, at Norwood School (8821 River Road, Bethesda, MD). Parents will hear from expert administrators on what it takes for students to reach their highest potential. Discussion will include balancing wellness with learning, structured versus unstructured time in the classroom, and using play as a teaching and learning strategy while managing parental expectations. Potomac's Lower School head, Dr. Donnette Echols, will be one of the speakers. You can register here.

November 9: The Safe Community Coalition hosts “Connections”
The Safe Community Coalition in McLean will host Washington Post parenting columnist Meghan Leahy on Wednesday, November 9, 7:00-8:00 pm, at the McLean Community Center. In her latest talk, "Connections," Meghan will address how children connect to their caregivers and ways caregivers can facilitate communication, cooperation, and joy by understanding these connections. The talk is free, but please register.