SUSTAINABLE PARENTING:
HEALTH & WELL-BEING
FOR CHILDREN & FAMILIES
Calgary Waldorf School
515 Cougar Ridge Drive S.W.403-287-1868
[email protected]
KEYNOTE TALKS BY DR. ADAM BLANNING (Friday evening and Saturday morning)
Sustainable Parenting: Health and Well-Being for Children and FamiliesOur 4th Annual Gateways Conference with Dr. Adam Blanning will focus on the following overall topic: How do we create healthy boundaries, so that we as adults can both protect children and promote their exploration of the world at the same time?
Friday Evening Keynote Talk:How to Help Build Moral Sensing and Healthy CommunicationEvery child learns how to function in the world through doing: how to move, how to talk, whats allowed and what is not. How can you help guide a child in this process, without lecturing him or her (which really doesnt work!)?
Saturday Morning Keynote Talk:A Support Session for Overcoming the Parent Guilt-Trip
Why do people talk so much about rhythm and routine, warmth, less screen-time, and all the other things youre supposed to be doing with children? How can we make parenting sustainable, not overwhelming?
About Dr. Adam BlanningAdam Blanning, M.D., is a graduate of the University of Colorados School of Medicine and he is Board-Certified in both Family Practice medicine and Anthroposophic medicine. Dr. Blannings training in Anthroposophic medicine has taken place in the United States and in Europe.He is an award-winning scholar and teacher, having served on the faculty of the New York Medical College and the University of Colorados School of Medicine. He is also a member of the Board of the Physicians Association for Anthroposophic Medicine, and he teaches in the PAAM annual doctors training program. But Adam is probably best-loved for his quiet listening, flexibility, and kind manner.
Adam currently works in private practice in Denver as an Anthroposophic physician. As well, he works as a consultant to Waldorf schools, and as a teacher
ConFerenCe SCHeduleFrIdAY, APrIl 12, 20136:45 pm Registration opens7:15 pm Welcome7:30 to evening Keynote Talk 9:00 pm by Dr. Adam Blanning
SATurdAY, APrIl 13, 20138:15 am Registration opens9:00 am Welcome9:15 am Morning Keynote Talk by Dr. Adam Blanning10:45 am Break11:15 am Morning Workshops12:45 pm Lunch2:15 pm Afternoon Workshops3:45 pm Break4:00 pm Wrap-up with Adam Blanning
Note: With the exception of babes in arms, this conference is for adults only, please.
lunCH And SnACKSDelicious food is included in your fee.
ConTACT InForMATIonFor more information, contact Brenda Porter at [email protected] phone 403-287-1868 ext. 182or visit www.calgarywaldorf.org
WHere IS THe SCHool?(at 515 Cougar Ridge Drive SW)The Calgary Waldorf School is located in the south-west neighbourhood of Cougar Ridge up behind the ski jumps and flag at the top of the Canada Olympic Park ski hill.
Having been involved with the Calgary Waldorf School for a few years now, I have come to have high expectations for any event held by the School. Last years 2012 Gateways Conference far exceeded my expectations in terms
of its breadth and depth. There was a great variety of workshops. The keynote
speaker was exceptional. He offered deeply insightful information that has helped me in my parenting and
everyday living. Roshni Daya
One of the great benefits of the Calgary Waldorf School is support for parents, and Gateways plays a critical part in
this. The Conference is MY own chance to go to a Waldorf school and I wont pass it up! Last year, besides coming
away with tips on simplicity parenting, I left with my tank topped-up. The
inspiring and thought-provoking words of Michael DAleo served to lift my
spirit and carry me forth into the spring with renewed energy and positivity.
Thanks to Michael, I will never again walk past a burbling creek without taking time to watch and listen.
Shaad Oosman
www.calgarywaldorf.org/gateways.html
and lecturer not only in Anthroposophic medicine, but also in remedial work within Early Childhood education, in therapeutic painting, and in Eurythmy. Adam lives in Denver with his wife and their two young daughters, who love to dig in the garden with him. Its also interesting and inspiring to note that Adam is himself a graduate of the Denver Waldorf School.
SUSTAINABLE PARENTING:
HEALTH & WELL-BEING
FOR CHILDREN & FAMILIES
April 12 and 13, 2013
A Conference on Childhood for
Parents, Educators, and Caregivers
4 t h A N N U A LGateways Conference
WORKShOpS: MORNING SESSION
Activities that Feed the Soulwith Dr. Adam BlanningMeet with our Keynote Speaker for his introduction
to the Twelve Senses of the human being. We usually only hear about our five senses, but Adam will teach you about all twelve and why each of those twelve senses is essential to every childs development.
The Role and Value of Conflict in Raising healthy Childrenwith Kathy Brunetta
Many of us fear conflict, yet experiences with conflict are a significant vehicle for growth and self-development. We will explore: normal, healthy conflict; social education and soft skills; parenting fears; healthy boundaries; saying yes and no at the same time; and parental authority and responsibility.
The Wonder of Girls with Dean CarterExplore the wonder and gifts of girls through the
developmental stages of 6, 9 and 12 year olds. Where do nature and nurture intersect? Bring your curiosity and questions as we work together to develop strategies for your parenting toolbox.
An Introduction to Anthroposophic Medicine and Remedies to Encourage healthy Boundaries with Dr. Allissa Gaul
You will be introduced to the philosophy and practice of Anthroposophical medicine, which sees the human as a complex, living tapestry of body, mind and spirit. We will discuss Anthroposophic remedies and therapies which encourage healthy boundaries for children, in both routine and more challenging circumstances, at home, school and community. Dr. Gaul is a Calgary-based Naturopathic Doctor and Anthroposophically-trained doctor.
Teaching Grades 1 and 2: A Support Session for Classroom and home-school Educators with Laureen Loree
Laureen brings a wealth of knowledge in teaching Grades 1 - 4. After constructing a picture of the Grades 1/2 student, an overview of themes and learning objectives will be given. With guidance and direction for developing your Main Lesson Block plan using the 3-day rhythm, you will create a complete Main Lesson Block for Language Arts, Form Drawing, or Arithmetic.
Building a Brighter Brain with Michelle Malmberg, RHN, CGPThe development and long-term health of our
neurological function is dependent upon the building blocks it has to work with. A childs learning ability, behaviour, and attitude can be affected positively by basic food and culinary choices. What best nourishes the child also grows the family and our community.
Lino Cut print-Making (continued in the afternoon) with Greg Nybo
In this two-part Workshop, you will create your own watercolour-based print using lino cut techniques. Check out Gateways on the CWS website for examples of our Grade 9 students work.
Bound to Move with Jack SearchfieldChildren are creatures of movement. Come and
have fun with Jack, our Spacial Dynamics-trained CWS teacher. Experience games for children of all ages that help develop awareness of the physical boundaries of their bodies and the mental boundaries of games.
Beat, Rhythm, and Melody: The Threefold human Beingwith Christina Wallace-Ockenden
Eurythmy, an expressive movement art, is sometimes called visible speech or visible music. Together we will have fun exploring different aspects of music and their relationship to the threefold human being through movement, also guiding us into a discovery of rhythm.
WORKShOpS: AFTERNOON SESSION
Finding a healthy Food and Sensory Diet: A Time for Q & Awith Dr. Adam Blanning
Join in a question and answer session with our Guest Speaker, taking up themes from Adams Keynote Talks. Together you will expand and clarify those themes, as well as ground them in practical ways to forge healthy diets of all kinds for children and for ourselves.
Metamorphosis in Clay with Malcolm GloverModeling in clay explores some fundamental
principles of sculpture and helps engage the senses - particularly the senses of touch, movement, life, and balance. Simple exercises can engage the metamorphosis of will for our own becoming.
Meditationwith Patrick KnollBegin with the ideas, history and science behind
meditation, and then learn about various meditative practices, including ones for children. Complete this experiential workshop with some meditation exercises and a guided meditation. Wear comfortable clothes!
Teaching Grades 3 and 4: A Support Session for Classroom and home-school Educators with Laureen Loree
We will construct a picture of the Grades 3/4 student, with an overview of the themes and learning objectives for these years. Using the 3-day rhythm, you will receive guidance and direction for developing a complete Main Lesson Block plan for Form Drawing, Language Arts, or Arithmetic.
Marionette-Makingwith Rose MaynardCreate a magical, lively bunny marionette that will
enhance storytelling times with your children. You will also learn a simple rabbit story in which your marionette can participate! This marionette best captivates the attention of children under the age of 6.
Lino Cut print-Making (continued from the morning)with Greg Nybo
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