Connected Youth: Loneliness in Children and Adolescents ~ Sponsored by the Auxiliary and Corporators of Emerson Hospital

Online Concord, MA, United States

Connected Youth: Loneliness in Children and Adolescents - The importance of connection and belonging for healthy bodies and minds This is a virtual event of the Connect Effect series. Registration is required. Conference details will be sent to registrants. Childhood and adolescence can be a time of creating healthy social connections. What happens when barriers […]

Free

Promoting Social and Emotional Well-Being This Fall: 6-12 year-olds

Concord, MA, United States

Promoting Social and Emotional Well-Being This Fall: 6-12 year-olds Wednesday, September 2, 2020 at 3:00pm Please click the link below to join the webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88994671463?pwd=dmR6blVTT1RNOEFuMHBtenNQbkVoZz09 Passcode: 413017

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Emotional Wellbeing after Baby Free Virtual Group for Parents of One Year Olds

Zoom Concord, MA, United States

First Connections is offering a free 6-week virtual support group for parents of 12-24-month babies. The group will meet on Thursdays from 11:30-1 over zoom from January 13 to February 17. During this ongoing pandemic, 43% of new parents experienced post-traumatic stress, and 31% experienced anxiety/depression. Recovery takes time. Connection and support are essential for […]

Free

Nurturing Your Child’s Literacy and Fine Motor Development in Preparation for Kindergarten

Concord, MA, United States

Join Sharon Ryan, Ph.D., a PreK-2 Literacy & Social Studies Curriculum Coordinator, as she speaks with parents of children age 3-5 about the kinds of activities families can enjoy together to nurture literacy development and fine motor skills. A packet of information which includes a rhyming book that Dr. Ryan will use during the presentation, […]

Free

Helping Our Children Develop a Sense of Security in This World of Upheaval

CCHS Concord, MA, United States

Upheaval, war and fear are not events new to this world. What is new is the access our children have to the details and emotions surrounding these events. Not only do they see images and hear about situations in more graphic detail than we wish, they also sense our own unease and anxiety about what […]

$15

Choosing a Preschool or Child Care for Your Family

Virtual Concord, MA, United States

If you are planning to enroll your child in preschool in 2023, or are looking for child care, you may have questions about how to find a program that will be a good fit for you and for your child. In this live virtual presentation we will discuss what options are available in the area, […]

Free

A Parent’s Guide to TikTok

CCHS Concord, MA, United States

You have probably heard about TikTok but what is it? We'll take a look at the fastest growing social media app used by millions each day. Learn how it's used and how parents can also help their kids stay safe while on it. We'll cover everything you need to know as it's paving the future […]

$29

Bullying, Cyberbullying and the Effects of the Pandemic on Children

CCHS Concord, MA, United States

2023 is bringing new challenges for parents. Raising kids today may feel like a dizzying set of issues: managing screen use (especially after a pandemic); promoting healthy social relationships; and avoiding social problems like bullying and cyberbullying. This presentation will focus on concrete, down-to-earth approaches that emphasize ways that parents can help build their child's […]

$25

Strengthen your Parenting Skills: Routine, consistency and effective boundaries/limits

Ripley 120 Meriam Road, Concord, MA, United States

Looking to strengthen your skills around implementing effective routines, consistency, and boundaries/limits from an age-appropriate/developmental perspective? Join us! Allison will provide various question prompts/topics to be discussed (i.e. tips, techniques, and education) and parents are encouraged to share resources and skills. For those families with babies (pre-walkers), your baby is welcome to join parents with […]

$125

Parenting a Child with Special Needs: Discussion around shared resources and support!

Ripley 120 Meriam Road, Concord, MA, United States

For parents of a child/children with a special need (3 years of age or younger) Whether your child has an official medical/physical/or mental health diagnosis or simply struggling with engaging in more expected social/educational experiences, this group is for you! Allison will provide various question prompts/topics to be discussed (i.e. tips, techniques, and education) and […]

$125