Renew Office Yoga Fall Series
Mondays, September 18 – November 20 I 10:30 – 11 AM
Spouses And Partners
Be Your Child’s Calm Center: How to Stay Calm When Your Child is Stressed
Do you sometimes feel overwhelmed when faced with your child’s challenging behaviors?
Do you find yourself struggling to stay calm?
You are not alone.
Human beings are built to reflect each other’s emotions. When our children display intense feelings and behaviors, our brains naturally reflect those. We start to feel stressed, angry, fearful, or overwhelmed just like our kids. You will learn practical strategies to be a calm center for your child’s emotional world.
After this class, you will be able to:
Financial Inclusivity: A Conversation with Women in Finance at Yale SOM
Please join Yale SOM’s Women in Management Club as we welcome three Yale and SOM alumnae to discuss their extensive backgrounds in the financial services industry: Diana Wagner ’95) from Capital Group, Jamila Abston ’17) from Ernst & Young, and Renee Greene ’21) from Goldman Sachs. The conversation will be moderated by SOM faculty members Alex Zentefis and Heather Tookes and will explore topics surrounding how to think about and navigate diversity, equity, and inclusion in finance.
New Haven Magnet/School Choice Information Session
This will be an opportunity to learn about the New Haven neighborhood, magnet, and charter options including application process, eligibility, and deadlines. Details for the New Haven Public School Expos and other information, can be found on the Magnet School website at www.newhavenmagnetschools.com. The zoom link wil be sent in advance of the session.
New Haven Magnet/School Choice Information Session
This will be an opportunity to learn about the New Haven neighborhood, magnet, and charter options including application process, eligibility, and deadlines. Details for the New Haven Public School Expos and other information, can be found on the Magnet School website at www.newhavenmagnetschools.com. The zoom link wil be sent in advance of the session.
Searching for Diversity in Kids Books
It can be difficult to explain complex topics to kids. Books are a powerful tool for introducing ideas of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging to your kids at home or in the classroom. But how to know which books to pick? Join the Office of Diversity & Inclusion (ODI), the Yale affinity groups, and the WorkLife & Childcare Program for a panel and discussion about introducing diversity into your kids’ books on October 24 from noon-1 p.m.
Mental Health Essentials for Parents: Knowledge and Skills to Support Your Kids
All children are sad, anxious, irritable, or aggressive at times. Occasionally kids find it challenging to sit still, pay attention, or interact with others. In most cases, these are just typical phases in their development. However, these behaviors may indicate a more serious problem in some children. Without attention, these mental health conditions can prevent children from reaching their full potential.
Child Care Resources at Yale University
Susan Abramson, Manager of Yale WorkLife and Child will provide of an overview of current child care resources and benefits available to Yale employees. There will be an opportunity to answer specific questions. The zoom link will be sent in advance of the session. Please register to get the zoom link. Questions email worklife@yale.edu
Sleep and Aging
Join Dr. Brienne Miner (Geriatric Medicine, Yale School of Medicine) who will address:
What is normal sleep?
When should you talk to your doctor?
What can you do to improve your sleep?
Less Clutter = Less Stress: Simple Steps to Reducing Clutter - At Work and Home!
If you’re looking to learn some simple steps to becoming clutter free, this is the workshop for you! We will focus on the different types of clutter that can affect your life, both at home and at work. For ZOOM classes the link will be sent to all registered attendees a few days in advance. Questions email worklife@yale.edu
