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Live Class

LGBTQ+ What to say to your child and how to say it to communicate love and acceptance

June 23, 2022 8:00 pm EDT/EST

Expert

Acey Neel,MA, LPC

Challenges & Solutions

Join us for this expert led live class. A recording of the class with handouts will be available once the class is complete.

Does the idea of talking with your child about sexual orientation feel difficult or even a little scary?
Are you confused about the changing ways that many in our society see these issues?
Feeling the need for some guidance about how to support your child?

The issues of sexual orientation can be daunting for both kids and parents. Your child will look to you for guidance about how to feel and act. This class will help you prepare for an open, ongoing dialogue with your child or teen that is candid, authentic and supportive. Participants in this class will be able to:

Recognize key issues and biases related to sexual orientation for your child and for yourself
Apply listening and talking strategies that help your child feel safe enough to express their true thoughts and feelings
Apply approaches that will support your child’s positive thoughts and feelings about themself

Ages

School Age Teens & Young Adults

Tags

communication LGBTQ+

Live Class

Welcome Baby Welcome Back to Work: Balance Meeting New Baby’s Needs as You Return to Work

June 14, 2022 1:00 pm EDT/EST

Expert

JoAnn Robinson,PhD

Challenges & Solutions

Join us for this expert led live class. A recording of the class with handouts will be available once the class is complete.

New babies are driven to eat, play, and sleep throughout the day – it’s how they grow. Sounds simple but balancing your work with new baby’s needs can be challenging, especially when you are working from home. During your leave you adapted to your new baby’s needs and now feel a special bond that you don’t want to compromise as you return to work. Consider important ways that you can create balance and not give up your special relationship to your new baby.

In this class you will:

Learn about the baby-caregiver attachment
Appreciate the value of support from partners, family, and friends
Recognize the three keys to striking balance: getting organized, creating routines, and communicating

Ages

PreNatal Infant

Tags

birth

Live Class

Yum! Brands Exclusive class: Navigate Summer Screen Time Without The Power Struggles

June 28, 2022 1:00 pm EDT/EST

Expert

Aaron Weintraub,MS, Chief Product Officer

Challenges & Solutions

Join us for this expert-led live class exclusively for Yum! Brands. A recording of the class with handouts will be available once the class is complete.

Now more than ever, screen time is a fact of life for parents and children. We will discuss use and over-use of technology used for schoolwork, socializing and leisure. We’ll talk about the opportunities and challenges it presents to families during the new normal. Learn practical strategies parents and children can use to truly embrace this new digital frontier without fear and within reason. You will learn strategies to:

● Teach your children digital citizenship

● Develop an open conversation for the unpredictable

● Help your child develop a strong moral filter

● Support your child’s social life online and off

Ages

Parenting Essentials PreNatal Infant School Age Teens & Young Adults Toddlers & Preschoolers

Tags

cooperation discipline rules/routines technology

Live Class

You Have Questions, We Have Answers. On the Spot, June ’22 Q&A with Ruth

June 15, 2022 8:00 pm EDT/EST

Expert

Ruth Freeman,LCSW

Challenges & Solutions

Join us for this expert led live class.

Got questions? Bring them on! Applying new parenting approaches often requires support. You may be changing parenting practices that have been handed down from generation to generation and we’ve got your back as doubts and frustrations may arise. And I promise, other parents will benefit when you have the courage to share your questions. Join me, Ruth E Freeman, LCSW, founder of Peace at Home Parenting. My passion is helping parents.

Ages

Parenting Essentials PreNatal Infant School Age Teens & Young Adults Toddlers & Preschoolers

Tags

positive relationships

Live Class

CHNCT Exclusive class: Bring Calm and Cooperation to Your Intergenerational Home

June 22, 2022 8:00 pm EDT/EST

Experts

Ruth Freeman,LCSW

Cora Megan,MA

Challenges & Solutions

Join us for this expert-led live class exclusively for CHNCT Colleagues. A recording of the class with handouts will be available once the class is complete.

Is your family the source of your stress or the solution to it?

The answer is likely both. If your family includes several generations of caregivers or if you find yourself part of the “sandwich generation,” taking care of both your children and your own parents, you can still work toward a peaceful home. Join us to better balance the needs and values of intergenerational families for calm and cooperation at home. Participants in this class will be able to:

Identify and apply strategies that increase cooperation in children from 2 – 12 years old

Recognize and apply approaches that strengthen parent-child relationships

Apply positive communication skills that reduce intergenerational stresses

Ages

School Age Toddlers & Preschoolers

Tags

cooperation emotions independence rules/routines sibling conflict

Live Class

Skillsoft Exclusive class: Get Ready for Summer: The Joys and Challenges of Summer Break

June 15, 2022 1:00 pm EDT/EST

Expert

Ruth Freeman,LCSW

Challenges & Solutions

Join us for this expert-led live class exclusively for Skillsoft. The handouts will be available once the class is complete.

You may be envisioning relaxed time, more family connection and more fun. In reality as summer unfolds, parents say there are lots of conflicts about screen time, hassling kids to read more, maybe play outside more and in the end feeling like you somehow missed out on what seemed in June to be a wonderful opportunity. Ironically all that “freedom” can be confusing and even stressful. Working parents feel there isn’t enough time and at home parents feel overwhelmed with possibilities. Let’s consider a new approach – make a big, positive PLAN with your family. This conversation will give you the tools to:

Make a plan for summer that includes everyone’s goals.
Discuss daily routines and how they might stay the same or change. These might include family play time, screen time, reading time, other activities.
Make the most of your time together through playfulness and meaningful conversations.

Ages

School Age Teens & Young Adults Toddlers & Preschoolers

Tags

independence rules/routines school sibling conflict

Live Class

Strategies to Get the Best Behavior from Your Teen

June 29, 2022 8:00 pm EDT/EST

Expert

Autumn Cloud-Ingram,LCSW

Challenges & Solutions

Join us for this expert led live class. A recording of the class with handouts will be available once the class is complete.

Studies show that youth who feel they can talk with their parents are less likely to engage in risky behaviors such as The adolescent brain assesses risk differently and teens get bored more easily. These are just a few of the changes taking place in your adolescent’s brain that might make communication and safety a lot more challenging. This class will provide parents with important information about teen brain development and practical strategies to help teens stay safe as well as grow and thrive.

Ages

Teens & Young Adults

Tags

communication cooperation discipline teen safety

Live Class

Less Conflict, More Solutions

June 21, 2022 8:00 pm EDT/EST

Expert

Dana Asby,MA, MEd

Challenges & Solutions

Join us for this expert led live class. A recording of the class with handouts will be available once the class is complete.

No matter the age of your child, you’ve probably experienced some difficulty that’s led to an argument. Whether the conflict lasts a moment or a month, it can leave parent and child feeling hurt or frustrated or both. Learn how to work with your child to work together to find solutions to conflict, which will strengthen your relationship. You will learn how to:

Talk with your child about problems without judging or criticizing
Work together as a team to find solutions that work for both parent and child
Resolve conflicts peacefully and teach these skills to youth so they can solve their own conflicts when you are not there.

Ages

Cooperation Discipline Emotions Parenting Essentials PreNatal Infant School Age Teens & Young Adults Toddlers & Preschoolers

Tags

communication cooperation discipline emotions rules/routines teen safety

Live Class

Find Time for Fitness When There’s No Time At All

June 16, 2022 8:00 pm EDT/EST

Expert

Stephanie Rondeau,MS, LAT, ATC, CSCS, CHC

Challenges & Solutions

Join us for this expert led live class. A recording of the class with handouts will be available once the class is complete.

We parents of young children have too much to do and not enough time to do it. So certain things fall off the to-do list, and fitness is usually one of the first to go. At the same time, we know deep down that we are more patient and positive when we take at least good enough care of ourselves.

Join us for this quick, practical class that will focus on results so that you will be able to:

● Apply strategies to quickly include fitness into your day

● Identify fun ways to include kids in your workouts

● Improvise new approaches when the perfect workout just isn’t possible.

Ages

Parenting Essentials PreNatal Infant School Age Teens & Young Adults Toddlers & Preschoolers

Tags

Health/Wellness

Live Class

Cooperative Co-parenting for Separated & Divorced Parents

June 10, 2022 12:00 pm EDT/EST

Expert

Jennifer Dealy,PhD, LMFT

Challenges & Solutions

Join us for this expert led live class. A recording of the class with handouts will be available once the class is complete.

Co-parenting can be stressful after a divorce, separation, or anytime parents are not in a couple relationship. Learn the importance of “cooperative co-parenting” and strategies to support your children. This class will help you minimize conflict when navigating parenting responsibilities across households. Participants will be able to:

● Recognize different types of co-parenting relationships

● Identify the impact of conflict on children

● Apply strategies to help children cope and adjust

● Avoid creating “loyalty binds” in children

● Apply skills to develop a successful co-parenting plan

Ages

Parenting Essentials PreNatal Infant School Age Teens & Young Adults Toddlers & Preschoolers

Tags

co-parenting communication