Note new time for April 7th only.

Presented by Small Blessings, Inc. Director and Family Advocate, Lee Ann Balta, Parenting Counts is a research-based program developed by Talaris Institute to support parents and caregivers in raising socially and emotionally healthy children. These high-quality, research-based, easy-to-use tools and materials are aimed to help make a difference in the lives of parents and children. Our approach is to provide parents, caregivers, and early learning professionals with information they can trust, understand, and use in their daily interactions with children.

Attachment focus on:

1. Safari & Learning from Dad Participants will learn:  SECURE ATTACHMENT
   • “Secure attachment” means a child feels safe in the world because they can use their parent (or caregiver) as a “secure base.” This is especially important for toddlers as they have a great need for independence. If a toddler is securely attached, he will feel more confident as he explores, knowing he can come back to his parent whenever he needs to.
   • A secure attachment begins at birth. For a baby, having their cues or needs responded to in a sensitive, caring way begins to create a secure attachment.
   • Accepting your child’s bids for attention, setting limits when necessary and supporting his attempts to be independent helps him feel safe.
   • Talking to your child about his emotions promotes secure attachment. It teaches him how to manage his feelings and understand other people’s feelings.
   • A secure attachment predicts better emotional development, and better peer and teacher relationships in pre-school.

Childcare and snacks provided, please R.S.V.P. with child's names and ages for childcare. 
$25 per family for workshop
Public welcome - share with a friend!
Minimum 3 families to hold workshop.