Family Connects are one-off online events providing an opportunity to connect with other parents and carers via Zoom and learn about topics relevant to families and children aged 0-5. Plus you will share ideas in how to support children’s early education and each other.
The Connect sessions are free thanks to funding from the Department of Education.
Supporting and understanding behaviour
Thursday 30 January, 6pm - 7pm
In this session we try to define behaviour and look to delve into some of the influences and functions of children’s behaviour with tips, advice and information about how you can support this, and finally rounding things up with a discussion around how you can support your child's behaviour.
Screen time
Wednesday 26 February, 6pm - 7pm
Join us for this session with Dr Gemma Goldenburgh, a psychologist and education expert with two decades of experience working in nursery and school settings. In this session, Dr Goldenburgh will review the evidence for how technology and early screen use affect young children. We'll also talk about how to tell between good and bad quality content, and offer some practical tips for how to manage early screen use.
Supporting children's emotional wellbeing
Tuesday 4 March, 1pm - 2pm
In this session we try to define behaviour and look to delve into some of the influences and functions of children’s behaviour with tips, advice and information about how you can support this, and finally rounding things up with a discussion around how you can support your child's behaviour.
Building babies brains
Thursday 20 March, 10am - 11am
Did you know that in the first years of a child’s life their brains develop rapidly? In this Family Connect session we'll discuss children's early brain development and explore ideas to actively engage your child through everyday activities like playing, reading and being there when they feel stress. We'll share information and ideas to support you to help your baby develop a healthy brain.
Co-regulation
Wednesday 26 March, 1pm - 2pm
Join us for this session with Dr Gemma Goldenburgh, a psychologist and education expert with two decades of experience working in nursery and school settings. In this session, Dr Goldenburgh will talk about the research into how children’s and caregiver’s body rhythms tune into each other. We'll also discuss positive ways in which caregivers can scaffold a child’s behaviour, by helping to create stable rhythms, and how children’s and caregiver’s negative moods can influence one another.
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