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Presentations by Other Agencies
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PASTA - Parenting a Second Time Around
Thursday, April 3, 2025; 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
- 5:30 p.m. - Pizza and Fellowship
- 6:15 p.m. - Testimony
- 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. - PASTA Meeting - Join Johnson County
District Court Judges Stephanie Goodenow and Michael Joyce
to learn about the legal process and how grandparents fit into
the legal framework of children’s lives.
Location: Resurrection, a United Methodist Church; 13720 Roe Ave., Leawood, KS 66224, Building C, Room C045 -
Screen Sanity Parent Night - By Communities That Care
March 5, 2025, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
We are excited to bring you Screen Sanity, a highly acclaimed program designed to help parents unpack today's hottest screentime topics, and get you the tips and tricks you need to raise happy, healthy kids in an increasingly digital world.
Click here to download the flyer with additional information.
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Strengthening Families Program-Johnson County Mental Health
The Strengthening Families Program (SFP) is a family skill building program found to significantly improve parenting skills and family relationships, reduce problem behaviors, delinquency and alcohol and drug abuse in children and to improve social competencies in school performance.
A family skill building curriculum that:
- Teaches parenting, life & family skills
- Includes a family meal each week
- Incorporates informal family practice time
- Lasts 12 weeks
Visit the JOCOGOV Strengthening Families website
Contact Mallory Gevertz: 913-715-7886 OR Mallory.gevertz@jocogov.org for more information or to register.
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Prepped and Ready Expert Edition by Children's Mercy
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KVC's 13-Part Parenting Tips Series
Become a Great Parent with KVC's 13-Part Parenting Tips Series
Children don’t come with a handbook, and parenting can feel frustrating and difficult at times. But while there’s no simple guide to parenting, there are many time-tested skills that every parent can benefit from learning. Subscribers will receive one email each week for 13 weeks. This series, created by child behavior experts, features helpful articles, one-minute videos and downloadable worksheets.
2021-2022 Presentations
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Mental Health Liaison Program: Bridging Mental Health Services for Students
March 31, 2022
Speakers: Theresa Heller and Laura Moore, Mental Health Liaisons for Olathe Public Schools
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How to get your Child Involved in School and how to Build a Support System Within the School
September 30, 2021
Speakers: Olathe Assistant Superintendents Clint Albers, Dr. Sarah Guerrero, Tim Reves, and Elementary Executive Director Dr. Jill Smith and District Athletic Director Matt Johnson
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Build a Bridge: Tips and Tricks to Connect Your Family to Your Child's School - focusing on how to communicate and be heard by your child’s teacher
January 5, 2022
Speakers: Janet Milford and Andrea Eby - Olathe District Instructional Coaches
Archived Presentations By Olathe Public Schools
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What Teens Want You to Know about Mental Health and Suicide Prevention
Olathe representatives to the #ZeroReasonsWhy Teen Council shared teens perspectives on Mental Health and Suicide Prevention.
Presented Feb. 18, 2021
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Tired of Yelling? Practical Strategies for Changing the Behavior Dynamic at Home
Speakers: Olathe Public Schools PBIS Team members Täna Arnold, Anne-Marie Bixler-Funk, Scott Fluke, and Tom Hanken
(PBIS = Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports)
Presented Dec. 10, 2020
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How to Address Topics of Race and Culture with Your Child
Speakers: Erik Erazo, Coordinator of Diversity and Engagement, and Marquis Harris, Facilitator of Diversity and Engagement, will present topics of race and culture with your child.
Presented Oct. 8, 2020
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Supporting LGBTQ Students within Our Community
Christine Fuhrman (LSCSW, LCSW) and Brandon Mock (ATR-BC, LPC, LCMFT) of KidsTLC will be the presenters for our next seminar. Their presentation is designed to provide parents and friends supportive talking points using the PACE Model, an easy, practical model to supporting all students. The presentation will also highlight community resources available to students, parents, and supportive adults and friends.
Presented Jan. 28, 2020
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Vaping: Information for Parents
Please join us for the opportunity to learn about vaping, the health hazards related to vaping, and what are the signs that your child may be vaping. Our guest speakers for the evening will be:
- Kevin Kufeldt, LCPC, LCAC, Program Manager at the Adolescent Center for Treatment who will share about the health hazards and the signs of use.
- School Resource Officer Jamie Schmidt, from the Olathe Police Department who will discuss her observations on vaping and the potential associated legal consequences.
- Don Hymer, Assistant District Attorney for Johnson County will join Officer Schmidt in sharing the potential associated legal consequences.
- Tim Brady, Director of Athletics and Activities of the Olathe Public Schools will share with parents ASPIRE, an evidence-based intervention for tobacco cessation.
- Student Health Seminar The discussion following the presentations will be moderated by Sharon Morris, Olathe Public Schools Director of Health Services, and Dr. Jim McMullen, Assistant Superintendent of the Olathe Public Schools.
Presented Nov. 19, 2019
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Core Concepts for Parenting a Child Struggling with Anxiety
A five-week course to help parents help their children at all ages.
Presented on Thursdays from Sept. 12, 2019 to Oct. 10, 2019
The following links will allow you to view YouTube recordings of each of the five presentations.
- Watch the first part on YouTube (Unfortunately, this video is not available. We apologize for the inconvenience.)
- Watch the second part on YouTube.
- Watch the third part on YouTube.
- Watch the fourth part on YouTube.
- Watch the fifth part on YouTube.
