Tuesday, April 8, 2008
Please note new date and time - 11:30 am-1:00 pm
Lunch will be included
Gender Differences in Childhood: The Nurture of Nature

Presenter: Martha Edwards, PhD, Director of Ackerman's Center for the Developing Child and Family

Are girls and boys the same or different? If they are different, how different? And what difference does this really make in what we do as parents? Recent research is demonstrating that there are real differences between boys and girls—due to genetics, hormones such as testosterone, estrogen, and oxytocin, that all influence brain structure and behavior.

In this session, we will look at the most current research on gender differences. We will then consider the implications of these gender differences have for our children's development and for how we parent them.

Tuesday, May 6, 2008
What Every 21st Century Parent Needs to Know:
The physical, emotional, sexual and spiritual health of our children

Presenter: Debra W Haffner

Eight in ten parents think that it is much harder to be a parent today than when they were children. But is it? The reality is that although parenting today is challenging, there is also a lot of good news for modern parents. With compassion and clarity, and backed by extensive research, renowned author and parenting expert Debra Haffner examines today’s pressing issues and offers advice about how to develop your own “affirming” parenting style. At this lecture, parents of children of all ages can learn more about how good parenting can make a real difference even in the most challenging circumstances.

For more information, contact:
Brenda Nerenberg
212 879-4900, ext 108
bnerenberg@ackerman.org