Events

Surviving the Shutdown? New virtual group led by Dr. Lisa White and Dr. Ellena Chen, we will discuss how we and our children are handling the stresses of social distancing and sheltering in place, and share resources on making this time easier for everyone. Group for parents of children ages 6-12 meets virtually on Wednesdays starting March 25, 2:00 pm. Group for parents of teens meets Mondays starting March 30 at 2:00 pm. Each group is limited to 10 members. Learn more & register at https://conta.cc/2WrFTj9 .

“Time Outs” for toddlers or “Taking Privileges Away” from teens may stop unwanted behaviors…  but at what cost? The key to connecting with your kids and growing healthy relationships is to fill your toolbox with understanding, knowledge and positive parenting tools. Summit Center’s parent educator, Melanie Soloway, J.D., C.P.E., presents her Raising Enlightened Children Parenting Course, Wednesday mornings, 8:30/9:00 – 11:00 am, April 22 through May 20 (5 weeks), at St. Martin of Tours School in Brentwood, Los Angeles. Pre‐registration is required: https://conta.cc/3a0XZvP

Gifted Development Center is hosting an international symposium to help the world rediscover the uniqueness of the gifted child. On April 24, the opening address by Michael Piechowski on Why Child-Centeredness is Important. Wisdom Keepers panel speakers include Dr. Dan Peters and Dr. Susan Daniels of Summit Center. On April 24, parent event will feature “Understanding Your Gifted Child from the Inside Out” with Jim DeLisle. Learn more at  http://www.gifteddevelopment.com/events/child-centered-world-symposium

Is your child both bright and quirky? Have you been searching for answers to make the journey easier? This FREE summit for parents, educators, and clinicians is packed with gems to help bright kids thrive, even with learning, social, emotional or behavioral challenges. An amazing panel of expert speakers includes Ross Greene PhD, Stephen Porges PhD, Mona Delahooke PhD, Stephen Shanker DPhil, Tina Payne Bryson PhD, Linda Silverman PhD, Dan Peters PhD, Susan Baum PhD, Debbie Reber, Seth Perler and many more. Not available for some of the talks? An access pass is also available to access the recordings. Register here: https://hub.brightandquirky.com/~access/a7c5262f/

Camp Summit for the gifted, talented, creative is a multi-night sleepover summer camp designed specifically for gifted students ages 9 through 14.  Created to develop the “inner and outer nature” of gifted youth, Camp Summit offers beautiful settings, stimulating activities, and a staff who truly understands the unique needs of gifted children and what it is like to grow up as a gifted person. We offer two beautiful locations, one on the West Coast, in the San Francisco Bay Area (June 14-20), and one on the East Coast, in northern Maryland (August 9-13). Register today to reserve your child’s spot at http://www.campsummitforthegifted.com.