BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//sebbo.net//ical-generator//EN NAME:Geelong Regional Libraries X-WR-CALNAME:Geelong Regional Libraries BEGIN:VEVENT UID:00364869-e281-4aad-b4d4-3eb477c94a63 SEQUENCE:0 DTSTAMP:20260731T155125Z DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241121T160000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241121T170000 SUMMARY:Connecting With Your Kids LOCATION:Boronggook Drysdale Library\nBoronggook Drysdale Library X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Boronggook Drysdale Librar y;X-APPLE-RADIUS=10;X-TITLE=Boronggook Drysdale Library:geo:-38.1726616,14 4.5676897 GEO:-38.1726616;144.5676897 DESCRIPTION:Do you have a child in primary school in 2025? Join Andy McNei lly\, as he explores strategies you can use to support your child as they navigate their way through life and school..\nhttps://grlc.libnet.info/eve nt/12046634 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

Children encounter a variety of challenges at school. Some may find it difficult to separate from their parents in t he mornings\, while others may experience bullying on the playground. Addi tionally\, some children may face learning challenges in the classroom. As parents and caregivers\, we all aspire for our children to achieve succes s. But what does that success entail?

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In this interactive workshop \, with Andy McNeilly\, we will explore effective strategies to support ou r children as they navigate their school experiences. We will discuss topi cs such as managing bullying\, fostering independence\, and building posit ive relationships with teachers and school staff.

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The workshop wil l allow time for questions and open discussion throughout\, as well as at the conclusion.

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By participating in these workshops\, parents and caregivers can anticipate the following benefits:

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- Practical appr oaches to strengthen relationships with schools

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- Strategies to he lp children develop independence

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- Techniques for effectively addr essing bullying

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- Enhanced confidence in communicating with our ch ildren

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- Innovative ideas to promote children's happiness and resi lience.

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Andy McNeilly is an accomplished teacher\, author\, educat or\, counsellor\, and coach\, as well as a dedicated parent of three child ren. He serves as the Mental Health and Wellbeing Leader at a school on th e Bellarine Peninsula\, where he is keenly aware of the challenges childre n face in today's environment. With two decades of experience in primary e ducation\, Andy has conducted engaging workshops aimed at supporting both parents and students. He is a sought-after speaker at international confer ences\, focusing on the importance of fostering connected relationships. A dditionally\, he is the author of two books: Connecting with Your Kids and Connecting with Your Teens.

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