Family Webinars

Are you looking for effective ways to foster your child’s love for math and support their early mathematical development? Mathematics is all around us, and it’s never too early to start building a strong foundation for math literacy in young children. In this webinar, we will explore the importance of math literacy during the elementary school years and provide parents and caregivers with actionable insights to create a math-rich environment that nurtures curiosity, problem-solving skills, and mathematical thinking.

Guests:

Katie Kormanik, EdTech Strategist at Turn The Wheel
Brian Bickley, Mathematics Consultant, Office of Learning and Instructional Strategies, Ohio Department of Education

In today’s digital age, managing screen time for children has become an essential skill. As screens become more prevalent in our daily lives, it’s crucial to strike a healthy balance between the benefits and potential risks associated with excessive screen time. Join us for an engaging and informative webinar, where we delve into the best practices and strategies for navigating the digital landscape while promoting the overall well-being of young minds. We’ll share valuable insights, practical tips, and evidence-based approaches to help you establish a healthy relationship between children and screens.

Guest: Dave Anderson, PhD, Vice-President, School and Community Programs; Senior Psychologist, ADHD and Behavior Disorders Center Child Mind Institute

Join us as we speak with Deborah Farmer Kris, founder of Parenthood365. Life is full of transitions and changes, and as adults, we often struggle to navigate them ourselves. Imagine how challenging it can be for children who are experiencing these transitions for the first time. Whether it’s moving to a new home, welcoming a new sibling, or coping with divorce, children can feel overwhelmed and uncertain about how to handle these life changes. Join us as we delve into research-based strategies and real-life experiences to help you support children through various life transitions.

Dr. Assal Habibi from the University of Southern California joins us to discuss research showing that music can have a powerful effect on learning, specifically in the areas of reading, memory, and attention, and to explore how families can capitalize on this research to help their children excel.

This month’s Family Webinar features Janine Halloran, LMHC and Founder at Coping Skills for Kids as we discuss how to help kids cope with stressful situations in a healthy way and explore practical, strength-based ways families can help support children affected by challenging experiences.

In this family webinar, we will discuss the signs of anxiety and depression, how to talk to children about these big emotions, and share resources available to help families navigate mental health.

Guest: Dr. Rachel Busman is a licensed clinical psychologist and the Senior Director of the Child & Adolescent Anxiety and Related Disorders Program at Cognitive and Behavioral Consultants (CBC).

What’s the best way to teach literacy to young learners? Join our guest experts as they discuss the science of reading and provide tips that families can immediately put into practice at home. We’ll also explore a multisensory approach to reading and what reading looks like at different ages.

Guest Experts: Rebecca Pitcher and Tricia Merenda.

Is your child ready for kindergarten? Do they have sufficient skills, knowledge, and abilities to engage with kindergarten level instruction? Join us as we discuss what is needed for a child to start school.

We all want to give our students the best education possible, but how do we advocate for them when challenges arise? Join us as we explore ways to work with school staff to create the best learning environment for each student’s unique needs.