Parenting

Join The Children's Cabinet as we learn how to use ASL to promote language development in young children.THIS IS A LIVE IN-PERSON CLASSTotal Hours:  2.0Using American Sign Language (ASL) teaches parents and guardians an alternative way on how to communicate with young children without using spoken words. This workshop provides basic strategies using both visual […]

THIS IS A LIVE ONLINE WEBINARTHIS IS A LIVE ONLINE WEBINARInstructor: Whitney PolkTaken from the award-winning, evidence-based program - Active Parenting, we discuss the roles of parenting and what styles we commonly use, your child's brain development, and building a strong relationship with your child using mutual respect and cooperation. (2-hour program)

THIS IS A LIVE ONLINE WEBINARInstructor: Debbie Harpster “Understanding & Responding to the Sexual Behaviors of Children” is an interactive workshop designed for parents, and others who have contact with children and/or their families. Sexual behaviors are expected and a normal part of development in children of all ages. Parents who attend will learn how to […]

THIS IS A LIVE ONLINE WEBINARInstructor: Whitney PolkFrom the critically acclaimed, evidence-based program - Active Parenting, we discuss how to help our kids recognize and solve common problems using sound communication skills (e.g., Active Listening, responding to feelings, looking for alternatives, offering encouragement, and follow-up). (2-hour program)

Communicating is the third of the 7 Essential Life Skills. Learn how to promote this skill in yourself and in your children.Instructor: Cathy MelloCommunicating is the life skill of determining what we want to communicate and how we will be understood by others. Children are primed to communicate from birth. Join us to learn everyday […]

THIS IS A LIVE ONLINE WEBINARInstructor: Whitney PolkDerived from the celebrated, evidence-based program - Active Parenting, we discuss how to help your child be more accountable for their actions using a proven, punish-free problem-solving model, which applies both basic and advanced disciplinary methods, choices, and logical consequences. (2-hour program)

THIS IS A LIVE, ONLINE WEBINARTHIS IS A LIVE ONLINE WEBINARHours:  2:00In this class parents and caregivers will explore topics such as social identity, implicit bias, micro-aggressions and anti-racism in order to help children navigate social norms in this modern society. (2-hour program)

THIS IS A LIVE ONLINE WEBINARTHIS IS A LIVE ONLINE WEBINAR ONLYHours:  2.0Making Connections is at the heart of learning: figuring out what’s the same, what’s different and sorting these things into categories. Making unusual connections is at the heart of creativity. Join us to learn everyday ways to promote Making Connections and help prepare […]

Join The Children's Cabinet as we explore ways to bond with your child through play.Instructor: Whitney PolkTaken from the critically acclaimed curriculum Active Parenting: First Five Years, we will explore different stages of a child’s development during the first five years. We will also discuss how caregivers can promote learning through play. (2 hour program) […]

THIS IS A LIVE ONLINE WEBINARInstructor: Whitney PolkFrom the award-winning, evidence-based program - Active Parenting, we explain the age old question, “What was he or she thinking?” by first understanding what motivates our kids’ behaviors, and then how to best redirect them towards making better choices using some common, yet effective techniques and strategies. (2-hour […]

Join the Children's Cabinet as we explore ways to prevent problems from escalating with your child.Instructor: Whitney PolkDerived from the curriculum Active Parenting: he first Five Years, we learn how to improve good behavior in young children by setting clear rules, and establishing daily routines. We will also discuss ways to work through tantrums and […]

Join us as we continue the conversation around using American Sign Language with young children and learn more advanced signs.Instructor: Jay CafferataThis course is the continuation from ASL1. The course will continue discussing the communication challenges that parents and their children sometimes face and how to work around these challenges. Using ASL as a method […]