Upcoming Events and Workshops

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The Joys and Challenges of Toilet Training

Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at noon

Join us on Google Meet , facilitated by Sharon Bain, LCSW

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Sibling Rivalry, Peer Conflict and Promoting Practice of Conflict Resolution Skills

Thursday, March 6, 2025 at noon on Google Meet

Join us on Google Meet for conversations facilitated by Sharon Bain, LCSW.

Getting kids ready for school

Skills for Making and Keeping Friends for 4 to 7 Year-Olds

6 Thursdays 4:30pm-5:30pm starting February 27, 2025

ECDC Saint Mary’s College, Havican Hall Room

Past Events

Getting kids ready for school

Past Event: Skills for Making and Keeping Friends for 4 to 7 Year-Olds

Thursdays 4:30pm-5:30pm starting January 16, 2025

ECDC Saint Mary’s College, Havican Hall Room

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Past Event: Conversations About Everyday Life With Children

Oct 3, Nov 5 and Dec 6

Join us on Google Meet for conversations about parenting ages 2-12 facilitated by Sharon Bain, LCSW

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Past Event: Seven Principles for Happy Marriages

Wednesday evenings Oct 2 and Oct 9, Oct 16 and Oct 23

This 4-part workshop provides proven tools from the Gottman Institute to help couples improve their relationship.

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Past Event: Seven Principles for Happy Marriages

Wednesday evenings April 10 and 17, May 1 and 8

Seven Principles for Happy Marriages includes lectures and private couples exercises. Participants will not share personal details in front of other couples. Registration includes educational material from Gottman Institute.

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Past Event: Mealtime Struggles

Tuesday, Feb 13, 2024 at 12:00 PM

Mealtimes are a tricky time for most families. Spend a lunch hour with us as we share routines and tools that we’ve found especially helpful for young children who are learning how to enjoy coming to the dinner table and developing a healthy relationship with a variety of foods.

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Past Event: Making the Most of Marital/Relationship Conflict

November 8

Curious about the nature of conflict in your relationship with your parenting partner? Interested in using unavoidable conflict to bring you closer together?

Understanding your spirited child struggles

Past Event: Understand Your Spirited Child and Invitations into Power Struggles

Wednesday, April 10, 2024 at 12:00 PM

Some children do their learning by living large and pushing the boundaries. Join our discussion of how expressions of emotion can be a valued, creative force for connecting with others. We will also consider how these intense moments can be turned into valuable opportunities for your child to practice autonomy and mastery. Bring your examples and learn how to not fight, not give-in, and proactively prepare coping strategies for your child’s next most intense emotional moment.

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Past Event: Seven Principles for Happy Couples

November 2, 9, 16

This 4-part workshop provides proven tools from the Gottman Institute to help couples improve their relationship. Sessions run October 26 through November 16 on Thursday evenings.

Bedtime Battles

Past Event: Bedtime Battles And Other Tricky Transitions

December 5

Lessen daily struggles at home by learning how to mirror 3 key secrets teachers know about guiding children through daily transitions: utilizing developmentally appropriate routines, choices within limits and your child’s strengths.