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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.

Parenting Workshop Schedule 2021-22

Thursdays 12-1 PM

Thursdays 8-9:30 PM

SEPTEMBER 23

Managing Mealtimes

OCTOBER 21

Children’s Anger and Frustration

Kindergarten Readiness

NOVEMBER 18

Overindulgence and Gratitude

Bedtime Routines and Sleep Issues

DECEMBER 9

Screentime Decisions

Motor Development and the Importance of Movement and Outdoor Play

JANUARY 20

Raising an Only Child

Social and Emotional Development/Teaching Social Skills

FEBRUARY 3 – MARCH 24

Positive Discipline 8-Week Series

FEBRUARY 17

Children’s Anxiety

MARCH 17

Overscheduling and Benefits of Activities

APRIL 7

Difficult Conversations with Children

Self Esteem

MAY 5

All About Play

MAY 19

Teaching Personal Safety

Parenting as a Couple

*links to virtual workshops can be found on the Parent Portal, please contact communications@countryday.org if you are having any trouble finding information.