Struggling with behaviors? Feel like you are constantly in a power struggle with your child? Join us for an introduction to Conscious Discipline. We will be discussing the research behind certain behaviors and ways to use that knowledge to address them and to encourage a more peaceful home with your children.  Watch Here

The mission of Annie's Hope is to provide comprehensive support services to children, teens and their families who are grieving a death. Join us virtually as we discuss how to help children cope with grief with Annie's Hope.

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Did you know dental caries (the fancy term for cavities) is the #1 childhood disease? It also is almost 100% preventable. Dentists can't prevent the disease alone. With your help, we can attack this as a team. Dr. Emily Hahn shares the importance of taking care of children's teeth. Did you know that cavities are caused by bacteria? Meaning that cavities are actually contagious. Avoiding sharing utensils and cups can help minimize the spread of that bacteria that causes cavities. Or that frequent snacking causes mouths to be more acidic, which is the perfect environment for bad bacteria to grow and cause cavities? Dr. Hahn will share more important dental information with us during this presentation. This is your  opportunity to ask those dental questions while also learning how smiles grow up.  

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Have you ever thought to yourself, what just happened? How did we get ourselves into such an altercation? How do I figure out WHY these behaviors are occurring? How do I keep my child safe when their body is not safe and they are in crisis? This class focuses on strategies when the original discipline strategies fail and you are in a conflict with the child, such as physical aggression or verbal aggression. Come with questions as much of this session will be more individualized to help through those tough times.

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Come learn about your child's brain, motor development, and how they relate to academics.  You will leave with information on what to look for and activities you can incorporate at home to help keep your kiddos on track!

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Dyslexia is the latest buzzword in education! What is dyslexia? Does it look different with different ages of children? How do I know if my child has dyslexia? What can I do as a parent? Where do we get help? Tune in to find out all of the things you need to know about Dyslexia and how that pertains to your child's education.

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Is mealtime a struggle? How do you get your child to try new foods? Do you find yourself preparing separate meals? How many snacks should kids have during the day? This training will discuss some of the daily struggles toddlers and young children have as well as tips to manage your picky eater.

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We love the library! Youth Services Supervisor Shelley Bretsnyder from St. Charles County Library will go over the five early literacy practices and how parents can use those to help prepare little ones for becoming readers. Your kiddos are welcome to join in this Virtual Parent Group. Shelley will read and share some books that will put some of those early literacy practices to use. We will also learn about what resources the library has to offer families and children. 

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How do you teach someone to share an experience with someone else, when it comes natural to most? So many of our children are on the Autism Spectrum, or exhibit similar characteristics to children on the spectrum. This session focuses on the social component of development and different strategies that can be implemented in their everyday lives. You will learn what joint attention is and why it is IMPERATIVE to develop these skills in order to continue to develop in other areas of development.  

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Do you ever wonder what activities you can do to help with your child's vision? What milestones should you be looking for with your young child to make sure they are seeing clearly and healthy? Come and listen to Dr. Jeffrey Lant as he shares with us important information about your children’s eyes.

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Are you not sure how to expand your child's vocabulary? Do you need ideas of how to incorporate language into your daily life? Enriching your home environment with language is the best way to increase your child's use and understanding of everyday language. Speech and Language Pathologists from Barfield Early Childhood will be presenting at this parent group. They will discuss the need for bombardment of language throughout a child's entire day. The Speech Pathologists will offer strategies and supports for your home!

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Parents as Teachers Educators, Julie Gawedzinski and Kelly Sheppard, are hosting a Love and Logic event. They will be giving insight on discipline strategies, sharing information about Love and Logic, and the importance of building healthy relationships with young children.
 

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Lisa Cooseman, from Leaps and Bounds, will discuss developmental milestones and sensory processing. She will talk about the importance of tummy time, as well as some ideas for sensory strategies.

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We will discuss how to use music in your home in a functional way to help your child in many different areas such as communication, pre-academics, socialization, physical movement, and more! 
Presented by by Melissa Dierenfeldt, MT-BC, a board certified music therapist and owner of Accel Music Therapy LLC.  Click here to watch!