Parenting Workshops
Awkward Bystander or Active Advocate
How to create a partnership between home and school.
Tag: in-person
Family Dyanmics
Special Needs
When to Worry, What to Do: How to Determine when to Refer a Child for a Mental Health Consultation
Educators are concerned about the overall well-being of the children with whom they work. However, it is often difficult to assess emotional and behavioral issues.
Special Needs
Red Flags: Identifying Children with Developmental Differences
Educators often have children in their care about whom they worry. We will focus on identifying issues of concern in the developmental progress of children
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Helping Children who Struggle with Social Skills
For many children, social skills come easily. Some, however, seem to struggle with basic skills related to peer relationships. These children find it difficult to
Special Needs
Understanding Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders
Autism Spectrum Disorders are becoming increasingly prevalent, yet they remain broad and confusing diagnoses for young children. We will examine and identify red flags for
Special Needs
Development of Executive Function Skills and their Impact on Children’s Learning
Learn about the importance of executive function skills and the red flags in its development. Discover a variety of classroom strategies and curriculum ideas to
Special Needs
Understanding Children with Attention Issues, ADD or ADHD
Learn how to recognize the core symptoms that might indicate ADHD. Alternative ideas for understanding children’s attentional challenges will be examined including temperament, learning styles,
Social Emotional Learning
Building Confidence and Competence in Children
Educators play a significant role in helping children develop a positive self-image. We will discuss strategies such as internal versus external sources of self-esteem, methods
Social Emotional Learning
Coping with Everyday Stress in the Classroom
Learn the warning signs of stress, and how it affects us (both positively and negatively). Examine how to help children adapt to life’s obstacles and