Learn what your child’s Well Child Visit includes at each stage of development, the purpose of vaccinations and how to effectively communicate your concerns with your child’s doctor. How to determine when telephone advice is enough, when to take a child for a sick visit and when to go to the Emergency Department will also be explored.
When did you first learn about puberty? When did you learn about puberty from an adult? Be that adult for your child. Learn about the physical, emotional and cognitive changes which occur as puberty starts. Caregivers will have a safe space to discuss changes and new developments associated with early adolescence.
Is your child eating too much, too little, getting the right nutrients? Learn the nutritional and caloric needs of children at various stages of growth and development. Picky eating, obtaining balanced nutrition for children with food allergies, nutrition for athletes, meal planning and the appropriate intake of calcium, iron and Vitamin D will be covered.
When did you first learn about puberty? When did you learn about puberty from an adult? Be that adult for your child. Learn about the physical, emotional and cognitive changes which occur as puberty starts. Caregivers will have a safe space to discuss changes and new developments associated with early adolescence.
Is your child eating too much, too little, getting the right nutrients? Learn the nutritional and caloric needs of children at various stages of growth and development. Picky eating, obtaining balanced nutrition for children with food allergies, nutrition for athletes, meal planning and the appropriate intake of calcium, iron and Vitamin D will be covered.
Is there a different kind of food fight going on? Discuss the challenges of choosy eaters and food difficulties, and ultimately develop a plan to mitigate mealtime mayhem.
Your newborn has many sights, sounds and movements that may seem scary, but actually they're not - they're normal! Learn what they are and alleviate your anxiety! Bring all of your questions and your baby, too!
Fed, bathed, clothed, now what do we do? Discover how to have fun together with child centered play activities that promote your toddler's development and maintain our sanity. Click photo to register.
Is there a different kind of food fight going on? Discuss the challenges of choosy eaters and food difficulties and ultimately develop a plan to mitigate mealtime mayhem.
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This is a private event consisting of two Sunday afternoon sessions.
Session 1 - Preparing for "The Talk" with your Child - grownups only
Session 2 - Learning Together - you and your child
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The sessions in the series include:
Session 1 | Why Does My Baby Do That?
Wednesday, February 1 10:30am - 11:30am
Learn about the many different noises, movements, and physical findings of your baby that look scary but are normal. Bring all of your questions about your newborn.
Session 2 | Promoting Sleep for Both You and Your Baby
Wednesday, February 8 10:30am - 11:30am
Understand the sleep cycle and needs of your newborn to maximize sleep for everyone.
Session 3 | Feeling Sick, Staying Well
Wednesday, February 15 10:30am - 11:30am
Learn what to expect at the numerous well child check-ups in the first year and what you can do at home to promote good health in between. Review the most common illnesses of the first year.
Session 4 | Playing With Your Baby
Wednesday, February 22 10:30am - 11:30am
Learn fun and enriching activities that promote the physical and social development of your baby at each stage of the first year.
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The sessions in the series include:
Session 1 | Learning through Active Play
Monday, September 12 10:30-11:30am
Playing with your toddler provides social, emotional and educational benefits that lay the foundation for future development. Discover what toddlers enjoy and how you can enjoy engaging in those things together to promote growth and enhance your relationship.
Session 2 | Beyond the Beige Food Group
Monday, September 19 10:30-11:30am
Discuss the challenges of choosy eaters and food difficulties, and ultimately develop a plan to mitigate mealtime mayhem.
Session 3 | I Bite, I Throw and I Say No!
Monday, September 26 10:30-11:30am
Learn how to implement positive discipline strategies to guide your child through this time of new autonomy and testing limits.
Session 4 | Managing Misbehavior
Monday, October 3 10:30-11:30am
What to do when what you're doing isn't working. Find the strength to ignore misbehavior, use distractions and keep your cool when things are heating up.
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Everyone worries, even your pre-schooler. Learn what pre-schoolers worry about and tools you both can use to manage worries now as well as worries that may arise in the future.
Pre-school play is full of opportunities to strengthen your child's social, emotional and school readiness skills. Learn how to coach the development of these skills during your play time together.
Family routines and responsibilities promote your child feeling safe and secure and encourages both independence and acceptance of limits. What can I expect from my child at this stage? What are developmentally appropriate independent tasks? Am I expecting too much or too little from my pre-schooler?
Does your child's response to conflict help solve the problem or create a new one? Learn to guide your child in defining the problem, labeling associated feelings, determining solutions and their consequences to promote self-control, self-knowledge, and self-esteem.
