Navigating and Advocating within the Special Education System (presented by ARC of King Co.)
Are you looking for ways to more effectively engage with your child’s education?Please join us for TEN TIPS FOR ADVOCATING FOR YOUR CHILD, an overview of special education and recovery services for parents and caregivers of loved ones with intellectual
Making the Most of Reading Aloud with your Child
Early language and literacy development begins in the first 3 years of life and is closely linked to a child’s earliest experiences with books and stories. Reading aloud is a fun and effective way to connect with your child. However,
Guidance & Discipline Techniques for the Very Young up to 18 months
Information on child growth and development, along with age appropriate behavioral expectations will be presented for this age. Direct and indirect guidance techniques will be discussed using Jane Nelson’s Positive Discipline book. Caregivers will learn how to set and enforce limits
Screenagers: Growing Up in the Digital World
Are you watching kids scroll through life, with their rapid-fire thumbs and a six-second attention span? Physician and filmmaker Delaney Ruston saw that happening with her own kids which started her on a question to delve into how it might
Encouraging Dual Language Learning Early
Very early childhood is the best time to learn multiple languages. Children who experience two languages from birth typically become native speakers of both—something that rarely happens in adulthood. Some of the latest research into how children accomplish this miraculous task
The Highly Sensitive Child
Do you have a little person in your life who: is sensitive to funny tastes, loud noises, changes to routine? Upset by scary shows, movies, or books? Fearful in new situations? Prone to hurt feelings, upset by criticism, and thwarted by
Co-op Butterfly Families (ongoing virtual discussion group)
Co-op’s monthly discussion group for families with children with higher needs/sensitivities. The purpose of the group is to learn from one another, offering support, experiences, and resources, as well as building community and connection. Wherever you are on your journey, ranging from a