Calendar

  • Connecting Early Childhood Development to Climate Change

    Virtual

    How can we build public understanding of the impacts of climate change on young children? Join the FrameWorks Institute and the Center on the Developing Child at Harvard University on Thursday, October 30 from 2–3pm ET for a deep-dive conversation into new research on how the American public thinks about this intersection, along with an

  • Transforming the Hospital-to-Home Journey: Strengthening Supports for NICU Caregivers and their Infants Post-Discharge

    Virtual

    BARNARD CENTER FREE LECTURE SERIES Caregivers of NICU infants are at significantly higher risk of perinatal mental health challenges which can impact early relational health and infant development, particularly feeding – a complex, relationship-based process that can become a source of immense stress for families.  Every family who leaves the NICU should have the support

  • Connecting with Families Using their Child’s Behavior as Language

    Virtual

    Learn how to use observation, narration, and the invitation to parents to offer their perspectives on their child’s development as a way to support children who are experiencing overwhelming emotions. Explore the power of using the behavior of a child as our language with families and providers through observation, narration, and the invitation to parents

  • “Why do they do that?!” – Behaviors in Relationships (In Person, Kitsap County)

    Parents and caregivers seek support with and for their young children most often due to children’s challenging behaviors. While we know that behaviors have meaning, how the behaviors make us feel and how we understand them can prevent us from staying present and attuning to the needs of children who are exhibiting challenging behaviors. This

  • Endorsement 101

    Virtual

    Embarking on your Endorsement journey? You don’t have to go it alone! Join our flexible and supportive Endorsement cohorts, where you’ll connect with peers and gain guidance from our dedicated Endorsement Coordinator as we walk through each section of the Endorsement application. All are welcome regardless of where you are in your Endorsement journey, and

    Free
  • November Endorsement Cohort

    November Endorsement Cohort

    Virtual

    Embarking on your Endorsement journey? You don’t have to go it alone! Join our flexible and supportive Endorsement cohorts, where you’ll connect with peers and gain guidance from our dedicated Endorsement Coordinator as we walk through each section of the Endorsement application. We meet on the first through fourth Thursday of every month from 10:00

    Free
  • Indigenous Beats, Indigenous Songs: The Connection between Music and Learning in Native Early Childhood Education

    Virtual

    We invite Native parents, teachers, and caregivers, along with those working with Native children and families and those interested in the work of raising our Indigenous children, to join us for the second season of Turtle Talk: Collectively Raising Indige-babies, a BTC Family-to-Family Real Talk virtual conversation series! All are welcome! This season, we will have

  • Expansive Possibilities of Attachment/Relational Health: Indigenous (Navajo) Connection and Relationships within Traditional Practices of Caregiving

    Virtual

    Presenter will center Indigenous (Navajo) Attachment and Caregiving through Storytelling and Life Wonder-ing. The importance of spirituality and honoring self in intergenerational healing...  (story is still being told) Facilitated by Dawn A. Yazzie, MA, NCC  - Founding Director Dził Nitsaa Consulting and Services, LLC Register now

  • “Why do they do that?!” – Behaviors in Relationships​ (Virtual)

    Virtual

    Parents and caregivers seek support with and for their young children most often due to children’s challenging behaviors. While we know that behaviors have meaning, how the behaviors make us feel and how we understand them can prevent us from staying present and attuning to the needs of children who are exhibiting challenging behaviors. This

  • PICCOLO Refresher

    Virtual

    Refresher - Building on Parenting Interactions with Children: Checklist of Observations Linked to Outcomes (PICCOLO) Audience: This refresher course is a high-level review of the 3/4-part training. It is designed for home visitors or supervisors who have completed the full PICCOLO training within the last five years. Learning objectives: After completing this training, participants will