ISD 199 ECFE Virtual Parenting Series - It's all about love For parents of children 0 to age 8. Four sessions - register for one or all. On ZOOM. Choose & register for sessions separately ($10 each per family) OR Register for the 4-Part Series and attend all 4 sessions for $30/family (Please note - dates in the flyer were not correct. The correct dates are below: Feb 1, 8, 15, & 22) Tuesday, Feb 1, 7:30-8:30 PM. Love Yourself - Self-care to help you maintain your calm We have been through a lot in the past year. As parents during this time it has been challenging to find those moments of self-care. But, we know that self care is essential to good parenting. Learn about the science of self care, what it is and what it isn’t, why it is essential, and why EVERYONE needs it! We will explore ways to add self care into your daily routine, and problem solve when it feels like situations don’t allow for this. As we learn more about ourselves, we are able to be more successful at learning our children’s cues. We are also able to access our patience and help guide our children when they are feeling overwhelmed. Bring your questions, ideas and thoughts to this class as we will work together to help each other out! Tuesday, Feb 8, 7:30-8:30 PM Love Technology - Help your child safe, healthy & connected when using technology Does it feel like it is screens here, screens there, screens everywhere??? The good news… screens aren’t inherently “good” or “bad.” However, they can be powerful. You don’t have to let guilt about screen time add to your family’s stress. Come explore how you can use technology effectively during this time of “distance everything” while keeping your children safe, healthy, and connected. You will also have a chance to share favorite technology resources with other parents, and learn to evaluate which apps, programs, & games are best for your young child’s learning & development (hint… it’s NOT the ones with the biggest price tag or the most bells & whistles!). Tuesday, Feb 15, 7:30-8:30 PM Love Play - Learn how to use PLAY to connect with your child & help them grow Playing with your child is not only fun, it is one of the most important ways you can nurture your child’s development! Discover how to play with your child using the PRIDE Skills - Praise, Reflection, Imitation, Description, & Enthusiasm. This type of child-led play promotes a strong parent-child bond, which helps buffer the inevitable bumps & stressors children face as they grow and learn. (Added bonus: When parents regularly spend just 5 minutes of special play time using the PRIDE skills, children were found to have fewer behavior problems and more compliance!). Come discover the joy of connecting with your child through play! Tuesday, Feb 22, 7:30-8:30 PM Love Your Life - Building resilience to love your life, even during difficult times Resilience is the ability to cope with the stress caused by challenging situations. Dr. Ann Masten, one of the leading researchers on resilience, described it as “ordinary magic” - a quality that shows itself in children’s curiosity, their ability to relate to others, and, above all, their ability to survive and be successful even when life is challenging. Learn ways to promote resilience in children, in yourself, and in your family as a whole. Not only can you survive these difficult times… come learn how to thrive! All sessions are virtual on zoom.
