Learn how to use empathy and connecting words to build a strong attachment with your child. These skills truly are the life-long key of being emotionally healthy. The whole family will benefit! Register
The first three years are a time of tremendous learning and brain development, and little ones learn primarily through their 5 senses. This interactive workshop will explore a variety of ways that parents can play with their infants and toddlers and engage their senses to promote attachment and build their brains. Register
All families experience stress at times. In this session we will learn more about healthy and unhealthy coping strategies for parents, children, and teens, that we use when we are stressed, upset, scared, or feeling out of control. Register
What do healthy relationships look like for our teen children that are gaining independence and entering the world of dating? Join us for a discussion to guide parenting our teens. Register
Come and connect with your teen over art! This 7-week, interactive program will provide unique art-based activities for you and your teen to work on while having facilitator led discussions focusing on topics like healthy relationships, healthy communication, and emotional awareness. Through art and conversation, we will work on building connections and open communication between [...]
What do healthy relationships look like for our teen children that are gaining independence and entering the world of dating? Join us for a discussion to guide parenting our teens. Register
Calling all those who identify as dads and grandfathers! Are you looking to spend some 1:1 time with your little one and in need of a fun, interactive space? Join us for engaging activities to spend some quality time with your little ones. Register
The first three years are a time of tremendous learning and brain development, and little ones learn primarily through their 5 senses. This interactive workshop will explore a variety of ways that parents can play with their infants and toddlers and engage their senses to promote attachment and build their brains. Register
Kimochi means feelings in Japanese. Join us for a 6-week interactive group for 3-5-year-olds (siblings welcome) and their parent/caregiver. Through songs, activities and our Kimochi friends, families will learn ways to deal with big feelings that will build upon brain connections and make attachments stronger. This is a closed group running from February 7 - [...]
Do you ever wonder what your child is thinking? When you interact with them, take them out for walks, go to the zoo, or even play peek-a-boo! They are growing but not sure if you are making any impact or doing it right. Join us as we take a deeper dive into the foundations of [...]
Come join us for coffee time, with meaningful conversation and a safe place to be real with other moms. Whether you’re looking for peer support or needing practical tips you are more than welcome to join our community! This session will highlight a mother’s role but is not limited to those who do not identify [...]
The ability to set healthy boundaries is a skill that adults and children alike can benefit from. Healthy boundaries allow us to ask for what we need and set limits in a way that is respectful of ourselves and others in our life. This session will focus on identifying, strategizing and practicing setting healthy boundaries. [...]
This workshop will explore different definitions of physical literacy and what that looks like for young children. Facilitators will share information on how being active benefits children for their healthy development (including their brain development) as well as builds strong foundations that will help them thrive and stay active for life! Register
This workshop will explore different definitions of physical literacy and what that looks like for young children. Facilitators will share information on how being active benefits children for their healthy development (including their brain development) as well as building strong foundations that will help them thrive and stay active for life! Register
Do you ever wonder what your child is thinking? When you interact with them, take them out for walks, go to the zoo, or even play peek-a-boo! They are growing but not sure if you are making any impact or doing it right. Join us as we take a deeper dive into the foundations of [...]
Join us as we read aloud to the children and learn about the benefits of this fun and easy activity. Different stories will be featured each week. Register
Fuel your child’s creativity and sense of exploration with us. We are exploring loose parts together which are open-ended materials that have unlimited possibilities. Then bring these ideas home with you for extended play at home. Register
Calling all those who identify as dads and grandfathers! Are you looking to spend some 1:1 time with your little one and in need of a fun, interactive space? Join us for engaging activities to spend some quality time with your little ones. Register
Do you ever wonder what your child is thinking? When you interact with them, take them out for walks, go to the zoo, or even play peek-a-boo! They are growing but not sure if you are making any impact or doing it right. Join us as we take a deeper dive into the foundations of [...]
Come join us for coffee time, with meaningful conversation and a safe place to be real with other moms. Whether you’re looking for peer support or needing practical tips you are more than welcome to join our community! This session will highlight a mother’s role but is not limited to those who do not identify [...]
We know play is children’s language, their learning method, their day-to-day life! But how do we do it?? In this session, parents and caregivers will explore different types of play and specific activities that they can try out with their little ones. We will explore how to change an activity idea into age-appropriate and developmentally [...]
We will be sharing the fun of different songs, rhymes, movements, and stories. The focus is creative, emotional expression. Register
Do you ever wonder what your child is thinking? When you interact with them, take them out for walks, go to the zoo, or even play peek-a-boo! They are growing but not sure if you are making any impact or doing it right. Join us as we take a deeper dive into the foundations of [...]
This 10 week language development program for children ages 0- 4 years. This course is by registration only. Contact us to save your spot and for more information on the next session Register
Infant Feeding Series: March 2 -Nutrition During the First Months and Getting Ready to Start Solids (ages 0-6 mos.): Questions about breast or formula feeding? What are the signs of readiness for solids? March 9 -Introducing Solids to your Baby (ages 6 – 12 mos.): What are the foods to offer first and what foods [...]
What do healthy relationships look like for our teen children that are gaining independence and entering the world of dating? Join us for a discussion to guide parenting our teens. Register
Fuel your child’s creativity and sense of exploration with us. We are exploring loose parts together which are open-ended materials that have unlimited possibilities. Then bring these ideas home with you for extended play at home. Register
Playtime with Dad (ages 0 – 6): Calling all those who identify as dads! Are you looking to spend some 1:1 time with your little one and in need of a fun, interactive space? Join us for engaging activities to spend some quality time with your little ones Register
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