Behavioral and Social Development
Behavioral and Social Development
Programming and Classes
Big Emotions & Toddler Tantrums: Leading by Example
For Parents Only
For parents of toddlers who need help managing meltdowns, tantrums, negative behaviors and big emotions. We’ll discuss your child’s emotional development, what tactics work best with your child and how to manage your own emotions.
November 2024
Positive Parenting Strategies for Kids & Teens with ADHD
*Parents Only
Parenting kids and teens with ADHD can be very tricky! Join Dr. Jill Braciszewski, Clinical Psychologist to help take the guess work out of parenting. This workshop focuses on research-backed parenting strategies that are based on what ADHD brains respond to best.
November 2024
Supporting Neurodivergent Kids & Teens
Parents Only
Neurodiversity can include diagnoses such as anxiety, ADHD, autism and sensory processing disorders. Learn approaches that support your neurodivergent child!
Intro to Sensory Processing
Parents Onlyl
We are constantly taking in sensory information all around us. Some kids and adults have a high need for sensory input, or are more sensitive to certain sights, sounds, and touch. This presentation is great for parents and caregivers of the wiggle worms and the sensitive souls.
Understanding & Managing the Impact of Social Media on Youth Mental Health
Parents Only
The pervasiveness of mobile tech and app use among children and teens has ignited concerns about social media’s effects on youth mental health. As rates of anxiety and depression continue to climb, what can we do as parents to protect our kids as they begin to use social media?
December 2024
Ask a Pediatric Physical Therapist
*Children Welcome!
Join Dr. Vera, a pediatric physical therapist, for an open forum where parents can ask about their baby’s gross motor development, tummy time tips, flat head prevention, and recommendations on toys and baby gear.
Friendship Rules! With Rules
Kids & Gender Identity
For Parents Only
As part of every child’s development, Gender Identity is the internal sense we all develop of who we are. In this class, we’ll introduce the topic of Gender Identity Diversity in children including how Gender Identity develops in stages and how to best support our kids.
Emotional Management Beyblade Competition for Boys
Boys 2nd-5th Grade
Boys will have fun doing a Beyblade Tournament while learning the social skills of friendly competitions. Boys will learn how to be friendly winners or losers to help them not spin out of control like a Beyblade spin.
Sticky Situations & Big Emotions
Children Only – Intended for Kids K-5th Grade
Kids will learn how to identify sticky situations, how the brain responds to social threats and ways to stay calm in sticky situations. Knowing ways to manage emotions, solve problems, manage conflict and stand up for yourself helps us choose how to respond vs react. Kids will learn words they can say to shut down unfriendly situations and make slime to represent sticky situations.
Dealing with Unfriendly Friends & Classmates (Girls)
Parent and Child, Intended for Girls 3rd-5th Grade
Parents and kids will learn how to identify sticky situations, how the brain responds to social threats, and hot to stay calm. Knowing ways to manage emotions, problem solve, manage conflict and stand up for yourself helps us choose how to respond vs react. Parents and kids will make a Calming My Brain & Body Toolkit.
Dealing with Unfriendly Friends & Classmates (Boys)
Parent and Child, Intended for Boys 3rd-5th Grade
Parents and kids will learn how to identify sticky situations, how the brain responds to social threats, and hot to stay calm. Knowing ways to manage emotions, problem solve, manage conflict and stand up for yourself helps us choose how to respond vs react. Parents and kids will make a Calming My Brain & Body Toolkit.
Dealing with Unfriendly Friends & Classmates (Boys & Girls)
Parent and Child, Intended for boys and girls K-2nd grade
Parents and kids will learn how to identify sticky situations, how the brain responds to social threats, and hot to stay calm. Knowing ways to manage emotions, problem solve, manage conflict and stand up for yourself helps us choose how to respond vs react. Parents and kids will make a Calming My Brain & Body Toolkit.
Toolkit for Parents of Kids with ADHD
For Parents Only
Learn strategies and tools on how to help with executive functioning including managing emotions given school and home challenges. Learn ways to reframe ADHD and look at it as your child’s superpower to be channeled into a strength.
Lego Fun for Kids with ADHD
For Kids Only
Boys and Girls will have fun participating in friendly competitions with Legos while learning social skills. Social Skills covered include: being a friendly winner and loser, managing frustrations, taking turns, listening, conversation skills and learning words that build us and others up instead of tearing us and others down.
