Teach LOVE through Literacy – Parenting Speakers Series
Free monthly sessions for parents and professionals hosted by Boys Town with Common Sense Parenting®
Teach LOVE through Literacy
Join us for the Teach LOVE through Literacy Parenting Speaker Series, hosted by Boys Town with Common Sense Parenting. This free event series helps parents and professionals support children’s literacy in emotional resilience, online behavior, social development and more.
Each session includes: - A recorded expert talk - A live interview and Q&A - Practical parenting tips and fun group discussions
Speakers
October 7th, 2025 | 5:30pm-6:30pm | Betz Elementary School
Gina is an award-winning author of the children’s book Joy! You Find What You Look For, the first in the three-book Holly’s Choice series from Boy’s Town Press. Gina is an entertaining and engaging teacher, who moved from the classroom to the speaker’s podium to share her insight into seeking joy.
- Award-winning author of Joy!
- Focus on helping children build joy
November 10th, 2025 | 6pm-7pm | Canopy South Community Center
February 21st, 2026 | 9:30am-10:30am | OPS’s Teacher Administrative Center
Julia is nationally recognized as an award-winning children’s book author and parenting expert and has her master’s degree in Elementary School Counseling. Join Julia as she discusses Kindergarten readiness, and how to use children’s books to enhance children’s classroom experiences.
- Award-winning author!
- Using books to support school readiness
(For this specific presentation, Omaha Public Schools, has generously provided books at no cost to participants.)
March 3rd, 2026 | 6pm-7pm | Canopy South Community Center
Bridget Barnes is the author of parenting books, content expert for evidence- based parent training materials, parenting expert for media streams influencing thousands nationwide over the past 40 years. Bridget is known for her skill in developing practical and effective parenting strategies.
- Parenting expert & author
- Focus on praise-based parenting & healthy boundaries
(For this specific presentation, Omaha Public Schools, has generously provided books at no cost to participants.)
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