The First Years Last Forever is a program on early brain development. We know that early experiences impact the development of the brain and influence the specific way in which the circuits of the brain become "wired. To learn more about early brain development, visit this web site: http://www.wccf.org/projects/beginnings.html

The Tiny Tot Jamboree, a weekend event, promotes early brain development for young children. Parents and children can enjoy numerous experiences related to touch, talk, read, smile, sing, count, and play, that help the child's brain develop.

Home Alone - The series assists parents in identifying and developing a workable self-care plan for their family. It is offered annually. Attending the Home Alone series helps families decide if their children are ready for self-care. Home Alone covers three areas:

The Positive Parenting Toolkit is a program filled with strategies for parents including nurturing tools and guidance tools. Raising young children can be challenging. If you sometimes run out of ideas to manage the behavior of your young child, you may want to attend.

Supporting Children During Divorce is a two-session program that promotes positive strategies to support children as parents divorce. The program helps parents become more sensitive toward their children and offers ideas to help minimize the children's exposure to conflict. Contact the Extension office for upcoming dates.

 

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