BUSD Parent Series

​BUSD parents, guardians, and caregivers of children of all ages are welcome & encouraged to attend this free parent series. Attend one or all sessions. Led by Erin Dews, Child Development Specialist, Child/Parent Educator and Youth Advocate with support from local mental health providers.

​Monday, Jan 12: FAMILY VALUES

​Understanding family values, why do they matter as the foundation that guides and protects your children throughout life.

​Time: 5:30 – 6:30PM

​Location: BUHS Student Center (BSC)

​Wednesday, Feb 4: DEVELOPMENTAL STAGES

​Investigating our developmental stage as adults and where our children are in development. How do we gauge whether or not we are seen as trustworthy parents, teachers, mentors? Why is consistency and authenticity vital to supporting our children’s health, well-being, and good decision making? How do adults strengthen bonds with young people?

​Time: 5:30 – 6:30PM

​Location: BES Library

​Wednesday, Feb 11: BOUNDARIES

​What are boundaries? How do adults set them, what are they based on, what’s the difference between a boundary and a rule? Are we noticing our children rebelling, acting out, sneaking around or being dishonest? Boundaries create safety.

​Time: 5:30 – 6:30PM

​Location: HSMS Library

​Wednesday, Feb 18: CONNECTION

​Getting our youth back into community and recognizing the challenges and causes of disconnect, emotional withdrawal, virtual “socializing”, isolation, reports of boredom, low motivation, fear and avoidance in our youth. How can we help them reconnect?

​Time: 5:30 – 6:30PM

​Location: C5 Studios – 210 S. Warren

​Spanish Translation Services

​Si desea asistir y necesita un traductor al español, comuníquese con María Mercedes Jiménez:

​Email: [email protected]

​Phone: (760) 872-1381 x2656

​For More Info or to Ask a Question Ahead of Time

​Erin Dews, C5 Studios: [email protected] / (760) 258-1059

​Katie Kolker, BUSD Superintendent: [email protected] / (760) 872-3680