Parenting Resources
The Country Day School offers the expertise of School and Developmental Psychologist, Dr. Rene Hackney to families.
About Dr. Rene:
Rene serves as Director of Parent Education and teaches the Parent-Child Program. She has served on the Board of Directors and her daughters attended The Country Day School. With her practical and balanced approach, parents learn best practices that lead to happy and healthy children. You may find more about her background on her website.
Dr. Rene is on hand as a parent resource. Current CDS families may reach out to Dr. Rene with questions or issues they may have. She is reachable via email or by calling the main office (703) 356-4282 to schedule a time to talk or meet in her office.
Parenting Workshops
Throughout the school year, Dr. Rene leads a variety of Parenting Workshops. These events are free of charge for CDS Families. We do ask that you RSVP to Rene so that we are able to accommodate all attendees. Workshops are held virtually on Thursdays 8-9:30PM.
Thursdays at 8:00 p.m.
| Sept. 29 | Teaching Diversity and Persona Dolls |
| Oct. 20 | Kindergarten Readiness |
| Nov. 17 | Managing Mealtimes and Picky Eaters |
| Dec. 15 | Tantrums |
| Jan. 26 | Sleep Issues and Bedtime Routines |
| Feb. 23 | Potty Training |
| Mar. 23 | Helping Children Manage Big Feelings |
| Apr. 20 | Self Esteem |
| Apr. 27 | All About Play |
| May 25 | Parenting as a Couple |
All workshops are virtual
Thursdays at 12:00 noon
| Sept. 29 | Language Development |
| Oct. 20 | Managing Aggression |
| Nov. 17 | Overindulgence and Overscheduling |
| Dec. 15 | Honesty, Respect, and Manners |
| Jan. 12 – Mar. 2 | Positive Discipline |
| Apr. 20 | Screentime Decisions |
| May 25 | Sibling Relationships |
All workshops are virtual
To submit questions ahead of workshops, please email Dr. Rene Hackney rhackney@countryday.org.
