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  • A teacher in a white shirt helps young students with a classroom activity at a table. The children, wearing yellow shirts, look engaged and happy as they work together.
    Family Support
    Friday, April 10, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

    Teaching Emotional Intelligence: The Power of Feelings in Early Childhood Family Support Work

    In this Family Support Friday workshop, participants will learn what emotional intelligence means for young children, explore why it matters so much when working with families, and identify a myriad of ways to incorporate social-emotional learning into their family support work.

    : Teaching Emotional Intelligence: The Power of Feelings in Early Childhood Family Support Work
  • A family of four sits together on a couch, smiling and talking. The father and mother are in the middle, with two young daughters on either side, all appearing happy and engaged in conversation.
    Family Support
    Tuesday, April 21, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm

    Introduction to Strengthening Families Protective Factors

    The Strengthening Families framework is an evidence-based approach that identifies five Protective Factors that, when present and robust in families, help increase family strengths, enhance child development, and reduce the likelihood of child abuse and neglect.

    : Introduction to Strengthening Families Protective Factors
  • A man and a woman help two young children with homework at a wooden table, all smiling and engaged in the activity in a bright, homey room.
    Family Support
    Friday, April 24, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

    Connection Before Correction: The Power of Co-regulation in Caregiver-Child Relationships

    This Family Support Friday workshop explores co-regulation as a foundational skill in early childhood mental health and family support work, emphasizing the role of the adult nervous system in shaping children’s behavior and emotional development across the lifespan.

    : Connection Before Correction: The Power of Co-regulation in Caregiver-Child Relationships
  • A family of three sits together on a carpet in a bright room. The father holds their neurodivergent child on his lap while the mother sits beside them, all smiling and supporting their child. A plant is in the background.
    Family Support
    Friday, May 1, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

    You Don’t Need to Fix Them: A Lived Experience Guide to Supporting the Neurodivergent Child

    This Family Support Friday session is for caregivers navigating the daily complexity of raising a neurodivergent child, and for the practitioners and support staff who walk alongside them.

    : You Don’t Need to Fix Them: A Lived Experience Guide to Supporting the Neurodivergent Child
  • A family of four hugs and smiles warmly indoors, sharing a tender moment together. Their close bond highlights the power of family support, as they embrace with joy and warmth, radiating happiness and togetherness.
    Family Support
    Friday, May 8, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

    Creative Practices for Provider Resilience in Family Support Work

    This Family Support Friday is an experiential session that centers creativity as a healing practice that supports provider resilience and wellbeing.

    : Creative Practices for Provider Resilience in Family Support Work
  • A woman and a young boy sit on a couch reading a book together. The woman holds the book open and reads aloud while the boy follows along, looking at the pages intently.
    Family Support
    Friday, May 15, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

    No Superpowers Required: Supporting Families of Little Ones with Disabilities or Delays

    In this Family Support Friday session, we will describe strategies and provide tools to help you improve communication and build trust with families as they navigate this process.

    : No Superpowers Required: Supporting Families of Little Ones with Disabilities or Delays
  • A smiling family of four sits on the floor by a window. Two adults sit cross-legged at the front, while two children lean over their shoulders from behind, all laughing together in a cozy, sunlit room.
    Family Support
    Wednesday, May 20, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm

    Introduction to Strengthening Families Protective Factors

    The Strengthening Families framework is an evidence-based approach that identifies five Protective Factors that, when present and robust in families, help increase family strengths, enhance child development, and reduce the likelihood of child abuse and neglect.

    : Introduction to Strengthening Families Protective Factors
  • A man and two young girls sit on a blue couch at home, smiling and looking at a tablet together—enjoying moments of analog parenting in a digital world. The living room has a plant, warm lighting, and cozy decor in the background.
    Family Support
    Friday, May 22, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

    Analog Parenting in a Digital World

    This Family Support Friday workshop will help parents and providers strengthen protective connections at home, at school, in programs, and online.

    : Analog Parenting in a Digital World
  • A woman sits at a desk with her head resting on one hand, looking stressed or worried, while another person, possibly a doctor or counselor, sits across from her with a notebook—highlighting concerns about parental mental health.
    Family Support
    Friday, May 29, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

    Understanding the Family-Wide Impact of Parental Mental Health

    This Family Support Friday workshop explores how maternal, paternal, and caregiver mental health influences early childhood development, attachment, and long-term outcomes.

    : Understanding the Family-Wide Impact of Parental Mental Health
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