Helping Our Children Thrive Through The Summer Months

Join us for a conversation with Jonnel Hector*, Director of Guidance at Gesher Jewish Day School, as we build on the insights shared by Tovah Klein, author of Raising Resilience: How to Help Our Children THRIVE in Times of Uncertainty. This session is designed to be interactive, supportive, and grounded in real family experiences. Come with questions, reflections, or simply the desire to connect with other parents.

What we’ll talk about:

• Creating predictable yet flexible summer routines
• Supporting emotional regulation during unstructured time
• Encouraging independence and confidence
• Navigating social dynamics, camps, and downtime
• Strengthening parent-child connection in everyday moments

Open to parents and caregivers of children who want to foster resilience, confidence, and joy throughout the summer. Best for children 0 – 8. Childcare provided.

*Jonnel Hector earned a Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy from the University of Maryland in 2004. Since then, he has dedicated his career to working with adolescents and their families in both school and clinical settings. Over the years, Mr. Hector has served as a guidance counselor, clinical director, and currently holds the role of Director of Guidance at Gesher Jewish Day School.

In 2013, Mr. Hector opened a private practice in Virginia, and in 2014 he joined Gunzburg and Associates. His clinical work focuses on adolescents, families, and couples. Drawing from a systemic perspective, Mr. Hector helps families realign roles and strengthen healthy hierarchies in order to create more effective patterns of communication, problem-solving, and connection.

Mr. Hector is also passionate about equipping parents with practical skills and supporting families as they navigate periods of transition and growth.