Submitted by Kit Smestad, B-W HS School Counselor
BALDWIN, WI – The Baldwin-Woodville (B-W) Area School District would like to invite you to a free, adult-only event for parents/guardians of our students in grades 4-12. The event, “Navigating the Teen and Tween Years,” will happen on Wednesday, October 9, 2024, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. This event, hosted in partnership with law enforcement agencies from Baldwin, Woodville, and St. Croix County, Western Wisconsin Health, Spark and Stitch Institute, Turning Point, St. Croix County Health and Human Services, and the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), is designed to empower parents in raising resilient children.
No registration is required. The evening will feature interactive presentations on important topics, such as managing screen time and identifying warning signs of drug use. Parents will also be able to connect with local resources to support their families through these critical years.
-Event Highlights-
Tweens, Teens, and Screens – A presentation about the impact of screen time on teens and tweens.
When: 6:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Where: Performing Arts Center, Baldwin-Woodville High School.
Identification, Local Trends, and Narcan Training – Learn about local drug trends, how to identify signs of drug use, and receive Narcan training.
When: 6:45 p.m. – 7:15 p.m.
Where: Performing Arts Center, Baldwin-Woodville High School.
Local Resource Tables – Explore resources from partnering organizations to guide and support parents during these challenging years.
When: 5:30 pm- 7:30 pm
Where: B-W HS Commons
This interactive program is specifically designed for parents of children ages 10 and older. The event will cover essential topics, helping parents recognize the warning signs of drug use and other risky behaviors while connecting them with local support systems.
“This is a crucial opportunity for parents to gain practical insights and resources that can make a real difference in their children’s lives,” said Kit Smestad, B-W HS School Counselor.
For more information, please contact Kit Smestad: ksmestad@bwsd.k12.wi.us, 715-684-3321 Ext: 4113.
