[Linux-aus] [Fwd: Call for participants for a panel on Geek Parenting]

[Steve Walsh]

Forwarded for Sarah Stokely
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Hi everyone,

The LinuxChix miniconf is pleased to announce that we'll be hosting a 
panel on Geek Parenting at LCA this year. We are now looking for some 
experienced geek parents as well as an expert or two (educator, 
counsellor or other professional who is experienced in matters parental) 
who would like to share some ideas, tips and discussion on the 
challenges that being a parent can present.

There are lots of questions you might have as a geek parent – or a 
parent of a potential geek.

How do you deal with having a gifted child who is having trouble 
socialising at school? How do you make sure that your child doesn't 
'switch off' from learning during those terrible teen years? Are there 
any ways to get your kids to think science and tech are cool rather than 
the daggy stuff mum or dad does at the computer all day?

If you would like to be part of this discussion, please put your name 
forward as a potential panellist. The panel will be held on January 19 
as part of the LinuxChix miniconf.

Men and women are both encouraged to participate.

Please email: miniconf-submission at au.linuxchix.org 
<mailto:miniconf-submission at au.linuxchix.org> and let us know briefly 
who you are, what your parenting/teaching/child herding experience is, 
or if you have any further questions. We look forward to seeing you at LCA!


Sarah Stokely

On behalf of the LinuxChix miniconf



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Sarah Stokely
Blog: http://www.foxforcefive.com/

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