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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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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Anxiety is on the rise in children and is being observed in younger children every day, especially with family history. Katie Fischer, our Educational Support Counselor at Barfield Early Childhood Center will be presenting on pediatric anxiety. She will be providing information on early warning signs, strategies to work through anxiety and how to find the root of the anxiety.

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Mercy Pediatric Sleep doctor and sleep technician Dr. John Spivey and Jonathan Charpentier will present on the importance of sleep for young children ages 2-5 years of age, as well as adolescents and teenagers. Sleep is incredibly important for young children, it can affect their behavior, mood, health, and cognitive development. Up to 50% of children will experience sleep issues at some point in their lives. Dr. Spivey and Mr. Charpentier will discuss establishing healthy sleep habits, strategies to try, bringing concerns to your pediatrician, and what a sleep study involves.   

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National Poison Prevention week is March 21-27. Did you know that  more than 90% of poisonings happen in the home? As a parent there are resources available in case of an accident where your child might get into some kind of chemical or household item that they shouldn't. There’s enough to worry about these days. Poison centers are here to help, and they are always open. This year take steps to Prepare. Prevent. Protect. against poisons. Please join us for this presentation from Amanda Ruback, MSN,RN,C SPI.   

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Stacy Kelsey joins us for Part 2 with her Relationships and Regulation presentation. Have you wondered about how you can support your child's social-emotional development? Would you like to learn more strategies for encouraging self-regulation? Stacy will discuss the importance of building attachment by connecting with your child and how these relationships have an impact on your child's learning.   

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Children with untreated Selective Mutism (a childhood anxiety disorder resulting in reduced speaking in public) are at an increased risk for self-esteem issues, depression, school failure, social skill problems, and school refusal.  Early and evidence-based therapeutic intervention is of upmost importance to decreasing anxiety and increase communication in children with Selective Mutism.  In this one-hour webinar, Dr. Kotrba will teach parents to identify Selective Mutism (or related speaking-related anxieties) in their child and what parents and schools can do to help.   

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What is sensory? How can I help my child meet their sensory needs? Is this a sign that they display signs of Autism? Are sensory concerns common? Most people have sensory needs but there are more appropriate ways to meet those sensory needs. Through this training, you will learn how to identify sensory, what need is trying to be met and how you can help you child meet those needs in a more appropriate manner.   

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Toilet learning can be a stressful time! Are you feeling at a loss of where to start, overwhelmed and/or discouraged on your child’s pottying journey? Join Parent Educators, Ashley and Addie, as we discuss signs of readiness, getting started, and support for success.

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Sleep Baby Infant and Children's Sleep Consultants will be presenting on how to set even the youngest of children up for good sleep. They'll discuss how to encourage self-soothing, why independent sleep is important, and how to make that happen. They'll also share about the importance of the sleep environment. A question and answer session will also be available at the end.

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Childhood trauma and stress can affect a child’s brain development, social-emotional development, overall development, and health. Trauma can have a large impact on behaviors. Have you wondered about ways to encourage your child to be more resilient? Would you like to know more ways to support self-regulation? Stacey will discuss behavioral responses to trauma and exploring coping strategies.

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Part 1: Birth Through Age 5. Lisa Greening from Turn the Page STL will be chatting with us in a two-part discussion about why reading to young children impacts the rest of their lives. Reading aloud to young children builds their vocabulary, strengthens brain development, improves school readiness, and can encourage lifelong learning. Lisa will share with us the Three "T"s of reading: tune in, talk more, and take turns. Come learn more about how sharing books with your young ones can set them up for lifelong success.

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Part 2: Teaching a Child to Read. Lisa Greening from Turn the Page STL will be chatting with us in a two-part discussion about why reading to young children impacts the rest of their lives. Reading aloud to young children builds their vocabulary, strengthens brain development, improves school readiness, and can encourage lifelong learning. Lisa will share with us the Three "T"s of reading: tune in, talk more, and take turns. Come learn more about how sharing books with your young ones can set them up for lifelong success.

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