The weekend begins with a Mother/Daughter Dance on Friday evening. There will be everything from a DJ to a Dessert Bar, to great door prizes and a fashion show. Disney Network's Jody Shilling will be on hand to sign autographs and for pictures. Saturday is a jam packed day of fabulous break out sessions, inspirational speakers and lots of hands-on activities. From "Personality Portraits' to "Bullying in a Girl's World", to "Be Loud and Proud", to "Social Drama" to "Teens and Divorce", there are over 50 sessions to choose from. Moms have a great opportunity to quiz an expert in a session entitled, "What's Happening to my Daughter?", led by Carter Townsend, Psy. D. Oklahoma's own Miss America, Lauren Nelson, is the guest speaker at lunch in the UCO ballroom.
Why not make the weekend a special one for you and your daughter? Invite a friend and her Mother and share a hotel room. After the dance, stay up late and get to know each other again. All the information can be found at http://www.gswestok.org/, including registration, hotel and session details.
Where: Nigh University Center, UCO Campus, Edmond, OK
Cost: $25 per person from October 1-27, 2008.
Description: A two-day statewide conference designed for all girls (age 10-17) and their mothers to learn balance of mind, body and spirit through wellness, health education, self-esteem, girl and parent communication, and the benefits of incorporating the arts into daily life. Keynote speakers are Jodi Shilling (OK Actress) and Lauren Nelson (2007 Miss America). There are over 50 breakout sessions focusing on wellness, health, self-esteem, leadership, tween and teen issues, parent support and the arts.
Ages: All girls ages 10-17 and their mom or female guardian.
Min./Max.: 250 minimum; 500 maximum
Deadline to Register: October 27What Girls and Moms Need Most
Moving into the tween and teen years seems to affect how girls think and feel. That happy little 9-year-old with lots of ideas has turned into a moody 10 or 11-year-old with an attitude, and family members don’t know what to do! Girls in Oklahoma have a higher risk of giving birth as a teenager, suffering from childhood obesity, living with a smoker, and dropping out of high school.
This tween & teen conference will address issues important to girls and their moms, including:
Self-Esteem
Girl/Parent Communications
Teen Pregnancy
Health & Wellness Education
Healthy Body Image
Breast Cancer Education/Breast Health
Establishing Boundaries
Connecting Values with Behavior
Navigating Your Parents' Divorce
What Happens When My Child Gets in Trouble
Emotional, Social and Physical Development
Tween Conference Sponsors Include:
Integris Health, Susan G. Koman Foundation, Tyler Media, Excellence in Fashion,
Party Galaxy, Monterey Decorations, CDC Office of Women’s Health
Girl Scouts-Western Oklahoma
http://www.gswestok.org/
Thanks to Communications Coordinator Ms. Wagner, for including girls in our part of the state!
I contacted GS in OKC and definitely, they are encouraging all girls to attend-GS is sponsoring the event for all girls and their Mothers-it is only $25 for the 2 days, with three meals included.
ReplyDeleteIts great to see women and daughters talking about healthy relationships and self esteem.
ReplyDeleteNearly one-third of American women (31 percent) report being physically or sexually abused by a husband or boyfriend at some point in their lives - teaching teens and tweens about healthy relationships can help prevent unplanned pregnancy.
Women and Teens are sharing their stories at www.knowmoresaymore.org
Nice blog.
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