2020 has seen many changes to our every day lives, not least of which is the return to school. Parents had to make a difficult decision about what would be best for their family, and then figure out how to make it work. For the parents who chose the remote learning option for their children, schooling and working together at home now likely looks very different than it did in the spring. As the weeks progress, families will start to see what is working for them and where they may need more help.

Please join us on October 8th at 3:30 pm as we bring together a panel of experts to share their tips and resources to support you, and then answer your questions. From setting workplace boundaries with your kids, reducing anxieties, and dealing with zoom fatigue, to helping your kids stay focused, or getting extra help, this session will help you to know that you made the right decision for your family, and that you will get through this together.

About the Panelists

Sue Cook, Owner, Registered Social Worker
Family TLC

Sue Cook is the owner and operator of Family TLC. She started working in the profession in the early 1980’s and has had the opportunity and privilege of assisting thousands of people reach their mental health and wellness goals. She has experience in the public sector working in education, non-profit and government agencies. She also has educational experience with First Nations. In 2000 her passion for making lives better came to fruition as she started running her own practice. In 2012 this expanded as she began to invite others to join her business and become a part of the Family TLC team.

Sue enjoys sharing her knowledge and experience with those in her local community and beyond through workshops, podcasts, presentations, webinars, and interviews!

Arlinda Demiri, CEO
Scholarly Elite Tutoring

Arlinda Demiri is the CEO and founder of Scholarly Elite Tutoring, and recent creator of the interactive math help program FreeMathHelp.ca. Her mission is to support parents in empowering their children through education. She has created evidence-based programs designed to help students build confidence, reduce stress and succeed in achieving their academic and personal goals.

She is also the Chair of Governance on the Board of Directors at the Canadian Mental Health Association NSM, Vice Chair of the Board of Directors at the Barrie Community Health Centre, a public speaker and a mental health advocate. Most recently she was also named the winner of the Barrie Chamber of Commerce's Woman of the Year - Young Entrepreneur Award.

Michele Kapteyn, Support and Service Manager
Empower Simcoe

Michele Kapteyn is a Supports and Services Manager at Empower Simcoe where she manages the Family Services department and leads a team of 45 staff. She manages a variety of programs including the Infant and Child Development Program, EarlyON Child and Family Centres, Family Support Program, Youth Program and the Family Home Program. Michele believes in the importance of strong relationships and the power of the community together supporting children, youth, adults and families to grow and thrive. Michele began her career with Empower Simcoe in 1988.