Parent Workshop

Madera’s PTA hosts three parent workshops during the school year on a variety of topics.

Workshop 1: So many of us love the idea of communicating openly with our kids, even about sexuality, but sometimes we aren’t always sure what to say, how much to say, or when is the right time to say it. Communicating about sexuality, especially with our own kids, is a skillset that can be learned. In this fun and interactive workshop led by Ronit Matabuena-Lev, Sexuality Health Educator and our 5th grade puberty educator, families will have the opportunity to explore what healthy sexual development looks like at the elementary level, to better our understanding of what to talk about with our kids, when, and how.

Workshop 2: Join parent educator and coach Vanessa Callaghan, MEd. for a fun, hands-on workshop designed to help parents and caregivers better understand what motivates children, and discover practical strategies you can use right away. Learn how to encourage cooperation, support focus and engagement, build trust and mutual respect, and find effective alternatives to rewards and punishments.

Workshop 3: To be scheduled

Have a suggestion for a topic? Email Donna (president@maderapta.org)!