![]() ![]() The session will include moments to discuss the act of “moving through,” how we can take a simple everyday activity to find more joy, and how the trauma-informed arts approach can transform our identities. This session will focus on taking care of ourselves through movement practices and how they can be utilized to foster more resilient teams. Enter your information and indicate “Yes, your organization is a Shafer Leadership Academy member.” Then choose “Zionsville Chamber - RISE Foundation” from the list to attend at no cost.ĭescription: Movement creates community and cultivates joy through something we do every day. To register for this program, click here. November Coffee Talk Topic: The Joy of Movement in Team Building A list of upcoming virtual programs is available here. Registration is required to access a recording or to virtually attend a program. Registration for either a Virtual Workshop or a Virtual Coffee Talk, is a limited-time member-only benefit (through August 2023). These SLA programs are available to you as members of the Zionsville Chamber of Commerce through generous contributions to the Zionsville RISE Foundation. We’ll talk about ways to adapt holiday meals, create gifts and special experiences for and with children, and ways to enjoy the season with your family.įor more information or to request a reasonable accommodation, contact Alicia Greenlaw, 207.944.1843 by University of Maine Cooperative Extension and Maine Families Waldo, Knox, Lincoln, and Sagadahoc Counties.Virtual Coffee Talks are facilitated by the Shafer Leadership Academy (SLA). ![]() How are you rethinking your plans as a result of the pandemic? Join us to share new ideas for holiday traditions and reflect on what it all might look like this year. Holidays can be stressful for parents and families in the best of times. November 19, 2020: Preparing for the Holiday Season in 2020 University of Maine Professor and Director of Parenting Relationships Research Lab Daniel Pulhman will be our guest for this session. This will be a great chance to connect with other families who are co-parenting to share what is working well and what is challenging in addition to tips for communication. In this café, we will explore these parenting relationships and how they may impact children. When you live in separate households, things can get even harder. Parenting is challenging enough when both parents live in the same home. November 12, 2020: Co-Parenting and COVID Cindy Seger, a local library celebrity (aka Librarian) from the Old Town Public Library will be our guest for this session. Join us for this timely conversation and as well as ideas for books for young children. November 5, 2020: Diversifying Your Children’s LibraryĪre you interested in expanding the culturally diverse titles in your home library? A great way to expand your child’s understanding of the world is to add more books that represent a diversity of cultures and stories. Leslie Forstadt, Human Development Extension Professor from UMaine Cooperative Extension will join the conversation. How do you keep your cool when you feel like you’re frustrated and overwhelmed? How do you stay focused when you’re being pulled in 30 different directions, sometimes literally in one or two by your own children? What is mindfulness anyway? We all feel it, and it is possible to turn down the volume on the annoying, frustrating, overwhelming parts of our lives. 4-Week Series Oct 29, 2020: Mindfulness for Parents Alicia has been a family visitor with Maine Families for almost 8 years and has worked as a Lead Teacher for an Infant Child Care Program. She has a Masters Degree in Human Development and a Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education, both from the University of Maine. Host Alicia Greenlaw is the mom of a 7-year-old boy and 20-month-old girl. The series is free and open to the public. Once you register, you will receive information on how to access the Zoom sessions. Register online (Sorry, registration is closed) Whether you stay for 20 minutes or 60, this time will be an opportunity to connect with other parents from across Maine to ask questions and focus on timely topics. Virtual Coffee Break: 4-Week Series for Parents and Caregivers of Young Children October 29, November 5, 12, and 19, 2020īring your coffee or tea and join us at 9:00 AM with host Alicia Greenlaw for a coffee break. ![]()
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |