Wearing masks, washing hands and hybrid schooling…did you know you can use social stories to teach your children what to do in a variety of situations including those we are facing right now amid the coronavirus pandemic? Join CFK Early Intervention professionals Paula C. Papp, M.A.Ed., and Neysa McKenney, M.A., CCC-SLP, as they explain how to use short stories with simple text and pictures to reinforce accepted and proper behavior for children ages 18 months – 6 years. Paula & Neysa will also answer your questions on a variety of topics, which can be asked during the program or submitted upon registration. This program offers a safe space to connect with both our professionals and other families and will not be recorded. The first 20 households who register and sign on to Zoom will get a free social story kit for you to make your own at home.

Register using the link below and you will be emailed information about how to join the program using the free Zoom app or by calling in using a toll-free number.

This program is presented in partnership with Westlake Porter Public Library and is supported by a grant from GPD Employees’ Foundation. The Virtual Early Childhood Education Series is sponsored by the Westlake Early Childhood PTA.

*One free giveaway per household*

Due to grant funding, program is for Northeast Ohio residents only.

Problems come in all different shapes and sizes and can range from a small “glitch” to a huge catastrophe! As social thinkers, it is not only important to rate our problems but also to match our reaction to them in a socially appropriate way. Ellen Spear, MA, CCC-SLP, of Lakeshore Speech Therapy, LLC., will teach you skills to assist your child in determining how big or little a problem is and then know what strategies will work to help deal with that problem. This program is for parents and caregivers of children ages 7-12.

Register using the link below and you will be emailed information about how to join the program using the free Zoom app or by calling in using a toll-free number.

This program is supported by a grant from the Knights of Columbus at St. Ladislas. This program is for adults only and a portion will be recorded.

Due to grant funding, program is for Northeast Ohio residents only.

Was the first quarter difficult for your child? Did you attend Parent-Teacher Conferences only to find that your child is falling behind academically, having behavioral issues or struggling socially? Join Connecting for Kids for this November check-in where our Family Resource Specialists will answer your questions, address your concerns and help locate resources for your family including local tutors, social skills groups, behavioral specialists, mental health counselors, pediatric providers and other services. You will also be able to network with other families that also have children who are struggling this year with the many changes both for in-person learning and those doing school virtually.

This program will NOT be recorded.

Due to grant funding, program is for Northeast Ohio residents only.

Did you know recent statistics indicate that as many as 1 in 4 young children can be at risk for developmental, behavioral or social delays? Are you concerned that your child's development may be behind? Join Morgan O'Leary, an outreach specialist from Help Me Grow at Bright Beginnings, as she provides information about developmental milestones for those birth through 3 years. She will also give parents and caregivers ideas of how to work with a child to help reach these milestones. In addition, Morgan will answer your questions, which can be asked during the program or submitted upon registration. This program offers a safe space to connect with the professional and other families and will not be recorded.

Register using the link below and you will be emailed information about how to join the program using the free Zoom app or by calling in using a toll-free number.

This program is presented in partnership with Westlake Porter Public Library and is supported by a grant from GPD Employees’ Foundation. The Virtual Early Childhood Education Series is sponsored by the Westlake Early Childhood PTA.

Due to grant funding, program is for Northeast Ohio residents only.