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Northshore September 18

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92 SEPTEMBER 2018 / I N - D E P T H / groups a voice to addresses issues that affect them. Last fall, with funding from Lahey Health, DanversCARES launched its first Parent University—a half-day conference for parents with sessions including e Impact of Screen Time on Early Development, Healthy Kids on and off e Field, Adolescent Holistic Mental Wellness, College Applications: How It All Works, Healthy Homework Habits, and many more. "For a first-time event, the feedback was terrific," says Lisa Dana, Ph.D., superintendent of Danvers Public Schools. "We know how busy families are, but we were so impressed with the number of people that attended Parent University that we plan to run it again in the fall." One of the sessions offered at Parent University was In Plain Sight. is interactive display of a teen's bedroom provides a hands-on view of drug paraphernalia and other indicators that teens may be exposed to risks such as self-harm, unhealthy dieting and substance use. e eye-opening session was held for two additional days at the Danvers Police Station. is gave more parents the opportu- nity to view it and talk to professionals, who showed how these items are hidden in plain sight and offered help to address concerns with teens. Danvers Public Schools superintendent Lisa Dana The next Parent University, with an emphasis on social emotional learning, will be held on Saturday, November 3, 2018. Registration and session information will be available at danverspublicschools.org UPCOMING EVENTS CONTACT danverscares.org bros. design & construction peabody 978.535.1227 www.comakbros.com outdoor living areas where clients' expectations. COMAK BROS. LANDSCAPE DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION 978.535.1227 | www.comakbros.com 40 y e a r s celebrating

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