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View this email in your browser NEWSLETTER October 2019   WHAT'S INSIDE: THE POWER OF PARENTING NEWS & EVENTS SCHOOL CHOICE LEGISLATIVE UPDATES POWER2TEACH THE POWER OF PARENTING: Back to Basics You will never look back on life and think, "I spent too much time with my kids." -Author Unknown Back to school means back to practices, back to homework, back to after school activities, and back to the daily grind. While it can be fun to start a new school year full of new opportunities and adventures, it can also mean we may lose sight of what is most important to us.    The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) explains that, "there are risks in the current focus only on achievement, after-school enrichment programs, increased homework, concerns about test performance, and college acceptance. The stressful effects of this approach often result in the later development of anxiety and depression and a lack of creativity." Although we as parents may have the best of intentions to help our children succeed, if we forget about developing the emotional piece of our children we may end up short-changing them in the end.   The AAP goes on to say that "Parental guilt has led to competition over who can schedule more "enrichment opportunities" for their children. As a result, there is little time left in the day for children's free play, for parental reading to children, or for family meal times." Free play, time with parents and family meals are crucial in the development of our children. Here's what the experts say about the basics: -Play with parents promotes social-emotional, cognitive, language, and self-regulation skills. (AAP Report, The Power of Play: A Pediatric Role in Enhancing Development in Young Children) -Reading aloud to children 15 minutes every day not only promotes literacy and language development, but is essential for brain development in children. It also supports the relationship between the parent and child by building memories and promoting engagement.  -"Mealtime is more influential in the lives of children than time spent in school, studying, attending religious services, or playing sports." (Population Studies Center at the University of Michigan) "Consistent and individualized attention given to each child will significantly reduce misbehavior. Regular and wholesome family time will also give siblings the opportunity to interact with each other in a positive way." (Felicity Bauer, Siblings Without Rivalry) So as we're starting this new school year, full of new excitement and new opportunity, let's take another look at our schedule to make sure we're making time for the things that matter the most. POGO PASS Want to have some fun and save some $$$? We've partnered with Pogo Pass to offer you this amazing pass at a discounted price! What is the Pogo Pass? 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Back to Top DONATE NOW NEWS & EVENTS The Collegiate Association for the Research of Principles, or CARP, is hosting its 5th Campus Talk: YOU ARE WORTH MORE  to challenge our hyper-sexualized culture and how it has been impacting us individually as well as our relationships, families and society.   Power2Parent is proud to be presenting at this event on building strong families and ultimately building a stronger society.   Sat, November 2, 2019 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM PDT UNLV Student Union Ballroom 4505 South Maryland Parkway Las Vegas, NV 89154   FREE Online Admission / $10 at the Door. Click HERE to Register! This One-Day conference will cover a wide ranges of topics with great speakers, including: "Toxic and Healthy Intimacy in Dating and Marriage" - by Professor Tim Rarick, Brigham Young University - Idaho   "Causes and Trends: Feminism Role in our Hyper-Sexualized Culture" - by Marcia Barlow Vice President, United Families International   "The Science of HeartMath - Looking at Ourselves and Relationships from the viewpoint of Energy" - by Rae Wilson CEO, P4 Training Solutions   "Sex Trafficking in Las Vegas?" - by Las Vegas Metro Police Department   "Why Families?" - by Nichole Mason Program Development, Power 2 Parent Click HERE To Register National Bullying Prevention Day is October 23, 2019 What Is Cyber Bullying? LIVE Video Event   Join our Internet Safety Guru, Chelsea Brown for 7 Live Webinar Events To Learn the Tools #ParentsPreventingBullying need to Prevent Cyber Bullying.    Friday, October 4, 2019 10:00 AM PDT Click here to access the event! Digital Mom Talk October Workshops:   Each week from October 1, 2019 through October 31, 2019, Chelsea will be doing a 10 minute live workshop teaching you skills you need to know: types of cyber bullying, when cyber bullying crosses the legal line, how to respond to bullies and more. Click here to view the schedule of LIVE Workshops Chelsea's goal is to help parents realize the tools they have available go beyond "Let's talk to people. Let's stand up and say no. Let's block the bully." because that doesn't always work-especially where cyberbullying is concerned. She wants parents to understand the fine line that exists between cyberbullying and defamation of character, extortion, online harassment, and other criminal charges. PARENTING PROJECT: The Clark County Department of Family Services is offering Free Parenting Classes for parents and caregivers of all ages. The Parenting Project offers a series of free programs to help parents be more effective in raising their children. Click here for more information on the classes and the October Schedule. Public School Board of Trustee Meetings: Are you concerned about what is happening in your child's school? You have an elected Trustee to represent your voice in the school district. This includes procedural and financial decisions. These Trustees meet regularly and these meetings are open to the public for you to attend and voice your opinion. You can listen in online and email in a statement and express concerns! This is your chance to make your voice heard.   Visit your local school district's website to see the Board of Trustee Meeting Calendar.   CLARK COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT Thursday, October 10th and Thursday, October 17th at 5:00pm and can be viewed here WASHOE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT    The Washoe County School District Trustee Meetings can be found here Back to Top SCHOOL CHOICE Introduction to Homeschooling Workshops   New to homeschooling, thinking about it, or just need some encouragement?  Come to this informal gathering, ask your questions and get your concerns answered.  Elissa Wahl, from Nevada Homeschool Network, will be on hand to answer all of your homeschooling questions. Wednesday, October 9th, 7:00pm - 9:00pm REGISTER HERE  Last week we were pleased to be guests of Attorney Jason Guinasso for the annual Charter School Association of Nevada (CSAN) Gala. We are proud to support our charter schools and any organization that champions school choice. Back to Top LEGISLATIVE UPDATES The 80th (2019) Session of the Nevada Legislature adjourned on June 4, 2019 and will resume again February 2021.   We are now in the interim period between legislative sessions, which means we're headed into the next election cycle. We'll prepare for the elections and the next session by looking for the best candidates who will support legislation that supports parents and helps strengthen families in Nevada. We will go through an endorsement process and keep you posted on the results. Opportunity Scholarship: Students in Nevada are losing their previously awarded Opportunity Scholarships which gave low and middle-income families the ability to choose a better education for their  children. As a result, families have retained legal counsel to help regain their scholarships and keep educational freedom alive in Nevada. If your child has lost their scholarship, please contact us and we will direct you to the law firm representing parents.    Read the Review Journal article here for more information. DONATE NOW Back to Top POWER2PARENT IN THE NEWS COMMENTARY: Nevada's neediest families deserve school choice By Deborah Earl, Vice President, Power2Parent Las Vegas Review-Journal ​September 7, 2019 Parents can increase school performance with game night May 13, 2019 KTNV Las Vegas   Are you interested in creating a game library at your school? Or, do you want help putting together a Family Game Night? Email us at info@power2parent.org! Back to Top POWER2TEACH   Congratulations Robert Ballard!   Robert is this month's Power2Teach winner of a $50 Amazon gift card and will be entered into our end of year $500 grand prize. Robert was nominated by Lori Biunno who had this to say about him:   "I nominate my son's 4th grade teacher Mr. Ballard. After 25 years in a different profession, he decided his passion was to teach. He went back to school to become an accredited teacher. His excitement to teach is infectious. He keeps the students interested and engaged, which is no easy feat considering he has 37 kids in his class. Yet he never complains. He is always in a good mood, and always available to help either student or parent, all day even on weekends if necessary. He truly deserves to be recognized."   Robert teaches 4th Grade at Lamping Elementary School Do you have a teacher who has gone the extra mile for your child, or who has had an amazing influence on students in the State of Nevada? Each month we will choose one teacher in Nevada who will be highlighted in our monthly P2P Newsletter and who will then be in the running to win our grand prize of $500 to use for the next school year! We love our Nevada teachers and we're excited to show our support in a big way!  Good Luck! 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