Teaching Cooperation without Stickers, Snacks or Screens (Preschool/Elementary) Thursday, August 24 from 6:30 to 8:30 PM Referencing Alfie Kohn’s Punished by Rewards, we will explore how consequences and rewards can get in the way of children’s growth and ability to learn. We will also look at how to use encouragement and praise to motivate your child to behave and…
Supporting Healthy Brain Development: What Every Parent Needs to Know (0 – 5 years) Wednesday, August 23 from 6:30 to 8:00 PM In this workshop parents will learn the basics of brain development and why early experiences are so important. Learn about the crucial role parents play in building their child’s brain and fun, easy activities to…
It’s that time of year when kids start school and parents want to feel a part of the action. I remember how much I wanted to know how my daughter’s day went. I inquired about what she learned, did she make new friends, and does she have homework. Whether your kids want you to be…
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