Parental Forum Tonight Talks Teens
The private Vistamar School in El Segundo hosts a community meeting tonight aimed at offering parents better understanding of their teens' needs and how best to help them launch into college life and beyond.
Described as an interactive panel discussion, "Ready to Launch: Coming of Age in the South Bay" will explore the challenges teens face from three perspectives: personal health, family dynamics, plus school and community interaction.
Featured speakers include pediatrician Rosette Manio, M.D., former Head of Pediatrics for Talbert Medical Group in Long Beach, on the health and wellness concerns of adolescents; adolescent psychiatrist Jim Perkins, M.D., an associate clinical professor at UCLA with a private practice, on family dynamics that may come into play as teens move toward adulthood; and Dan Golden, Vistamar's own Director of Life Planning and Experiential Learning, on how high schools, colleges and communities can best support teens as they grow into adults.
The event is free and open to the public. It's being held from 7-9 p.m. tonight (Tuesday, March 4) at Vistamar School, 737 Hawaii Street, in El Segundo. For more information, call 643-7377.