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"Men need an opportunity to come together to learn and be involved in their children's education and lives. Dad-to-dad is an important dynamic that fathers rarely have an opportunity to experience. I go to a lot of the programs offered in town and come home to share the information with my husband. It has been a rewarding experience for him to come home and share information with me. Coming to this program gives a dad a chance to go beyond coaching soccer and learn to understand their children first hand."

- Spouse of a Dad's Club member, September 8, 2006
 

  


Past Speakers

2006-2007

May 2007 Speaker: Mary Carolyn Embry
Ms. Embry spoke about effective parenting by helping your teen solve problems. She presented strategies to help build relationships with our teenagers.
April 2007 Speakers: Sandy Derks
Ms. Derks, a licensed clinical professional counselor, spoke about teenage sexuality and sexual orientation, and what is really occurring with our teenagers today.
March 2007 Speaker: Jay Hoffman
Mr. Hoffman, LFHS Principal, spoke about the current hot topics and future of the school.
February 2007 Speaker: Victor Morales
Mr. Morales of Northern Illinois Council on Substance Abuse spoke about abuse problems, including drugs alcolhol, and gambling, throughout Lake County high schools.
December 2006 Speaker: Jackie Berkshire
Ms. Berkshire addressed planning for college. She provided a parent's perspective on college and the application process. Dads of recent graduates also shared their experiences.
November 2006  
A discussion was planned to discuss teenage behavior. Topics included: what normal adolescence looks like, how to set boundaries and limits, and why that is important. Parents shared thoughts about coping and dealing with confrontational situations.
October 2006 Speakers: Jay Hoffman & Tim Burkhalter
Mr. Hoffman, LFHS Principal, and Mr. Burkhalter, LFHS Athletic Director, addressed the current state and future vision of the shcool and athtletic program, repectively.