Family Learning Connection

04/09/2024

Join Heather to connect with other families and learn about Positive Solutions! Free meals and childcare provided. Open to ANY family with young children (prenatal - 5 years).

Spots are still open! Be sure to sign-up before they're all gone.

02/21/2024

Toddlers are busy little people and sometimes parents/caregivers need ideas of activities to help channel that extra energy. Here's an idea list....

02/13/2024

Brush, Book, Bed, a program of the American Academy of Pediatrics, recommends this simple ritual at the end of the day, helping to relieve some of the bedtime stress families may experience: 1. Each night, help your children to brush their teeth. 2. Read a favorite book (or two)! 3. Get to bed at a regular time each night.

02/06/2024

Behavior is the strongest form of communication for young children!

Imagine your child calls a family meeting. They sit down at the table and say, "Look, Mom and Dad, I've been reflecting on my emotional needs lately 🤔 and I would like for us to connect more, and we can do this by the following..."

Not likely, huh? Here's the thing: while kids may not directly communicate their emotional needs, they give us signals and find other ways to convey their want and need for connection.

As parents, we can act as translators, recognizing that some behaviors, statements, and questions are indicators that our child wants to be seen, heard, loved, and connected ❤️

11/13/2023

We hope you get to enjoy the warm weather this week with your little one! What are your favorite local outdoor locations?!

A great quote from TimberNook and 1000 Hours Outside.