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Join us every Thursday for a mommy-baby support group that welcomes all mothers!PLEASE NOTE: New and Expecting Moms Group is virtual, all moms welcome.Tune in at 11am for a supportive relationship building session.This group will support new and expecting mommies through group discussion, peer-to-peer learning and activities. We’ll build new relationships and support communication between […]
A virtual workshop for early educators to learn more about trauma informed strategies to apply in their child care during COVID-19.COVID-19 continues to change our lives, as we continue to face challenges brought on by this virus. As educators, you may have many things to attend to, including health & safety guidelines, the well being […]
Learn how to find child care that's right for you during COVID-19In this workshop, we’ll review the new health and safety regulations for child care programs during COVID-19. Participants will explore how to choose a child care program based on the needs of their family and learn about measures that both child care programs and […]
Join us every Thursday for a mommy-baby support group that welcomes all mothers!PLEASE NOTE: New and Expecting Moms Group is virtual, all moms welcome.Tune in at 11am for a supportive relationship building session.This group will support new and expecting mommies through group discussion, peer-to-peer learning and activities. We’ll build new relationships and support communication between […]
At the completion of this 2-part class you will receive certification from the Emergency Medical Services Authority.This pediatric CPR class will grant you certification from the Emergency Medical Services Authority. Note: this class is taught in 2 parts.Friday sessions - 5pm to 8:30pm will be virtualSaturday sessions - 9am to 12:30pm will be held at […]
Join Healthy Apple to learn how increase outdoor education and encourage children to enjoy nature every day.Child care educators are invited to join Healthy Apple for an interactive workshop to learn:The importance of outdoor education and engaging with nature every dayHow to meet Healthy Apple best practices through nature playExamples of outdoor play activitiesWays to […]
Adding new enrollments to MochaMocha is the new enrollment system for PFA and MRA early educators who receive funding through the Early Learning Scholarship (ELS) program. Attend this training to learn what steps you must take in Mocha to add new enrollments.By the end of this training, you will have:Viewed how to create new families […]
In this interactive workshop learn how to understand and support the social-emotional development of the children in your care.A child’s social-emotional development provides them with a sense of who they are in the world, how they learn and helps them establish quality relationships with others. It is what drives an individual to communicate, connect with […]
Join us once a month to connect with fellow parents - discuss and destress!Parent Café is virtual, all families welcome.Build supportive relationships with other families while learning how to better manage the stress of parenting. Enjoy engaging with your peers and our child development experts. Please RSVP for adults and children separately.
Join us every Thursday for a mommy-baby support group that welcomes all mothers!PLEASE NOTE: New and Expecting Moms Group is virtual, all moms welcome.Tune in at 11am for a supportive relationship building session.This group will support new and expecting mommies through group discussion, peer-to-peer learning and activities. We’ll build new relationships and support communication between […]
Virtual healing-centered engagement for child care educators every 4th Thursday evening.Join us for an evening with Dr. Vilma Reyes, who will be facilitating our monthly reflective spaces for child care educators. She will name ways of healing and preventing secondary traumatic stress and create space for early educators to reflect.Monthly reflective spaces for early educators […]
A deliciously healthy meal can make all the difference for a child. Learn how to make your mealtimes matter more with Healthy Apple.Join the Healthy Apple Program for a virtual workshop to learn how to ensure a healthy mealtime in your child care program. Topics include:How to build a healthy mealStrategies for picky eatersIncorporating foods […]
