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Got an anxious child? Check out this parents’ night out

The school year is in full swing and with that comes another batch of Parents’ Night Out events. The first event of the school year is happening Monday, Oct. 29 at the Justice Institute of B.C., 715 McBride Blvd.
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The school year is in full swing and with that comes another batch of Parents’ Night Out events.

The first event of the school year is happening Monday, Oct. 29 at the Justice Institute of B.C., 715 McBride Blvd. The topic for the evening is: Understanding and Managing Anxiety for Children and Youth.

Hosted by the Parents’ Night Out committee and the New Westminster Police Department, these events are meant to inform and engage parents on topics affecting their kids. This month’s talk will include a presentation by Dr. Kristin Buhr,who works at the North Shore Stress and Anxiety Clinic.

“Dr. Buhr specializes in assessing and treating anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder, social anxiety disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, self-esteem issues, stress and depression,” notes an event write-up. “The event will focus on recognizing anxiety, as well as strategies and tips for supporting a child suffering from anxiety.”

The event runs from 6:15 to 8:15 p.m. It’s completely free, but registration is required (and if you miss out on tickets, you can line up outside the auditorium, and at 6:15 p.m. any unclaimed tickets will be released).

For more information or to sign up go to tinyurl.com/parentsnightoutOctober. Childminding is available. Email Maylen Crespoat mcrespo@fsgv.ca to book a spot.