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URL:https://westonmedia.org/hub/events/the-lost-art-of-downtime-what-kids-
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SUMMARY:The Lost Art of Downtime: What Kids Learn When Nothing Is Planned
DESCRIPTION:Parent Education Fall Event:\n\nWhen: Monday\, November 2nd
 from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm\n\nWhere: Community Room\, Weston Public
 Library\n\nWhat: The Lost Art of Downtime: What Kids Learn When Nothing Is
 Planned\n\nToday’s children have access to more activities\, enrichment\,
 entertainment\, and stimulation than ever before. While these opportunities
 can create wonderfully rich childhood experiences\, what might be lost when
 there is little time left for simply…nothing?\n\nWe often think of
 downtime as time when learning isn’t happening\; in fact it is where
 children practice many of the skills we most want them to develop:
 independence\, creativity\, flexibility\, problem-solving\, emotional
 regulation\, and navigating relationships. It is also where families have
 the opportunity to practice being a family. It is the space in which they
 build connection and set the foundation for shared values. It is where a
 family becomes a team.\n\nJoin Dr. Stacie Bancroft\, a renowned behavioral
 analyst and child development expert\, for a practical\, research-informed
 conversation about why boredom and unstructured time matter\, why downtime
 can initially be so difficult for today’s children (and parents)\, and
 how parents can intentionally make room for it while helping children learn
 to use it well. This presentation is brought to you\, free of charge\, by
 the Weston PTO Parent Education Committee.\n\nFor questions\, please
 contact Vinda Souza\, Taran Pawar\, or Hannah Crawford.\n\nAbout Stacie
 Bancroft\, PhD:\n\nStacie Bancroft\, PhD\, BCBA\, LABA is the founder and
 CEO of Growing Joy Consulting\, a behavioral consulting practice that helps
 families\, schools\, and organizations navigate the real-life challenges of
 raising and supporting children. With 25 years of experience in behavior
 analysis and child development\, Stacie specializes in translating the
 science of behavior and learning into practical\, compassionate strategies
 that actually work in everyday life. Her work focuses on helping children
 build the skills they need to thrive while helping parents create the
 connected\, joyful family life they envisioned. She is the Executive
 Director of the state professional organization for behavior analysts and
 has been on faculty at Regis College\, Northeastern University\, and
 Western New England University. Her work is published in multiple
 scientific journals and she has presented at conferences across the
 country. Stacie and her team work with schools and families across MA. 
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CATEGORIES:Community,Lecture,School & Education
LOCATION:Weston Public Library\, 87 School Street\, Weston\, MA\, 02493\,
 United States
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