The Concord and Concord-Carlisle SEPAC, Carlisle SEPAC, Willard PTG, Alcott PTG & CMS PTG invites the community to a free presentation by Dr. Ross Greene. Dr. Greene is a clinical psychologist and a New York Times bestselling author whose influential work is known around the world. He is well known for developing the model of […]
Young children thrive when they have clear and consistent boundaries, when they know what to expect from their caregivers, and when they know the adults are in control. Toddlers' and preschoolers' developing brains drive them to seek control and power, though, so they are constantly pushing the boundaries we set for them. In this presentation, […]
Join parent coach Allison Flynn on six mornings for a parent discussion group, sharing tips and techniques and getting new resources. Monday's session is open to all; Tuesday's will focus on parenting kids with special needs of any kind. There will be a coinciding playgroup for kids 12 months to 3 years; pre-crawling babies are […]
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 […]
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 […]
First Connections welcomes Pediatric Occupational Therapist Anna Knox to a free live webinar for parents of young children. Picky eating phases or patterns typically begin between the ages of 1 & 3, and can feel tricky to manage alone. Picky eating doesn't usually go away on its own, and may require parents to really work […]
College requires a whole new level of Executive Function – this program will help you, the parent, understand the various executive function demands placed on college students, and give you tools to help your child develop those skills. We will review some of the more common executive function demands such as: * Managing their time […]
Please join Dr. Rachel Kramer for a conversation about helping children learn adaptive and effective strategies for managing stress. Dr. Kramer will discuss building blocks for maintaining physical and mental health, reducing stress, and improving mood. She will present family-oriented coping skills, physiological approaches to managing stress and worries, and cognitive behavioral strategies. The presentation […]
Please join Dr. Rachel Kramer for a conversation about helping children learn adaptive and effective strategies for managing stress. Dr. Kramer will discuss building blocks for maintaining physical and mental health, reducing stress, and improving mood. She will present family-oriented coping skills, physiological approaches to managing stress and worries, and cognitive behavioral strategies. The presentation […]
