Fall 2014 Parent Programming
Welcome to Fall Semester of the
2014-2015 school year! We are offering
another series of seminars addressing the
challenges of being a parent in today’s
world. These sessions will address some of
the issues that parents struggle with as
they attempt to provide the guidance and
nurturing necessary to move their teen
toward young adulthood. In addition, on
October 30th we are offering a seminar
geared to parents of elementary age
children. Daytime seminars are held at the
Wheaton Park District Community Center,
1777 Blanchard Road in Wheaton. The
evening seminar is located at the WWSHS
Library. Questions can be directed to Gary
Luckey and Donna Kozica.
There is no cost for these seminars.
Please contact Donna at 630.393.3558
to register for the “Daytime Series” as
seating is limited. Registration is not
required for the “Evening Seminar”.
Daytime Series
They Just Have Low Self-Esteem!
October 23rd, 12:00-1:00 pm, Wheaton
Community Center
How often do you hear this being said about
teenagers? What exactly is self-esteem, how do
we get it and how do parents go about
improving it? Join Licensed Clinical
Psychologist, Dr. Michael Maniacci, as he
reviews what the latest literature and
research says about self-esteem and teens.
Why Doesn’t My Child Get Any
Birthday Party Invitations?
Helping Children with Social Struggles Make
Connections
October 30th, 12:00 -1:00 pm, Wheaton
Community Center
District 200 Social Worker, Mary Cortes will help
parents of elementary-aged students learn
ideas to promote social connectedness between
their child and peers. It will focus on practical
things parents can do to help their child fit in
better with others.
Grounded For Life!
October 16th, 12:00 -1:00 pm, Wheaton
Community Center
You Can’t Stay Home Again!
Ever have one of those days when nothing that
you do seems to impact your child’s behavior?
Are you wondering what to try next? Join Dr.
Michael Maniacci, Licensed Clinical
Psychologist, as he discusses how to effectively
and efficiently handle these problematic
situations.
November 6th, 12:00-1:00 pm, Wheaton
Community Center
What’s a parent to do when you notice that
your teen is beginning to experience anxiety
related to social and academic pressures in the
school environment. Come join Dr. Laura
Koehler, Licensed Clinical Psychologist with
Linden Oaks at Edward, to discuss the dangers
of avoiding school due to high anxiety and how
to get your teen back into the classroom.
Fall 2014 Parent Programming
A Whole New World: From
the Neighborhood Corner to the
Unknown Chat Room
November 13th, 12:00-1:30 pm, Wheaton
Community Center
Learn how the social network has changed
the landscape of your teen’s social
experience. Does it feel like your teen is
speaking a foreign language? Is it all for the
worse? Explore with District 200 staff, Eric
Slaughter, Donna Kozica and Gary Luckey,
the upside of social media and how you as
a parent can understand your teen’s online
behavior.
Evening Seminar
District 200 Middle School/High School
Social Workers
Edison Middle School
Mary Ellen Schwartzhoff- 630.682.2050
Franklin Middle School
Scott Thomas- 630.682.2060
Hubble Middle School
Donna Kozica– 630.821.7900 ext. 4535
Suzette Rizzi- 630.821.7900 ext. 4557
Monroe Middle School
John Henrikson– 630.682.2285 ext. 3126
Maureen Henry- 630.682.2285 ext. 3127
Wheaton North High School
Marc Anderson– 630.784.7326
Gina DeCarlo-Cheeks- 630.784.7300
ext. 3041
Twitter, Flickr, Instagram, Oh No!
Social Media: What a Parent
Needs to Know
October 21st, 7:00-8:30 pm, WWSHS Library
Do you ever feel that staying ahead of your
teen’s latest social media phase is impossible!
Join Eric Slaughter and District 200 Social
Workers as they explore the upside of the social
media network and how you can be a part of it,
while still protecting your teen. Questions
regarding this seminar can be directed to Sue
Taddeucci.
Sue Taddeucci- 630.784.7322
Wheaton Warrenville South High School
Traci Burnham– 630.784.7226
Gary Luckey– 630.784.7208
Blanca Spence– 630.384.3649
D200 Secondary Behavior Specialist
Sally McCarthy– 630.784.7200 ext: 8770