N1. NUTRITION FOR LEARNING AND BRAIN DEVELOPMENT
Discover what foods children need and how these foods aid in their growth and developmental processes and in learning. You will learn how to decode food labels, identify good fats, and recognize nutrient rich foods needed for brain development.

N2. KEYS TO HEALTHY EATING HABITS
Learn specific strategies for developing healthy lifelong eating habits. Food choices, portions, cooking techniques, and caloric requirements are covered along with how to establish consistent healthy family eating habits.

N3. BODACIOUS BREAKFAST AND BEYOND FOR STUDENTS
During this interactive seminar, students will: explore basic roles of proteins, fats, and carbohydrates in healthy body function and development, distinguish between good and bad fats, make connections between healthy nutrition and learning success, review food labels, and discuss risks of concentrated sweets, caffeine, and food additives.

N4. SPORTS NUTRITION FOR THE CHILD ATHLETE (for students too!)
With children being involved in competitive sports, it is important to understand the nutritional requirements of the young athlete. Healthy eating and adequate hydration strategies are discussed along with signs and symptoms of inadequate nutrition and dehydration.

N5. EATING FOR A HEALTHY BABY: WEIGHT GAIN IN PREGNANCY
Good nutrition is essential throughout pregnancy for both the development of the infant and the health of the mother. You will learn what changes take place throughout each trimester of pregnancy and strategies for healthy nutrition practices.

N6. INFANT FEEDING CHALLENGES: NURSING AND FORMULAS
Any mother who has nursed an infant knows it is no small challenge. You will learn about infant nutrition, feeding strategies, storing milk and formula, and how to solve some common feeding challenges. The importance of healthy nutrition for mothers is also covered.

M1. FAMILY FUN IN ACTION
The importance of exercise in learning and child development including motor skills is covered. How exercise impacts academic performance, mood, behavior, and attention spans is also reviewed. Effective strategies for planning and participating in fun family activities for exercise are shared.

M2. LEARNING PLAY POWER
What kind of play activities help in a child’s development? Let's examine the normal development of fine and gross motor skills in early childhood and learn fun techniques to build motor skills in the classroom and at home.

M3. TRAVELING WITH INFANTS AND YOUNG CHILDREN
How can I protect my child from ear pain when in an airplane? If my baby has a fever, should I cancel my trip? Should I bring a car seat for the plane? Learn the answers to these questions and how to plan for a pleasant travel experience with infants and young children.

M4. HOW TO LOSE THAT STUBBORN PREGNANCY WEIGHT
Will my body ever recover from pregnancy? How can I get my muscle tone back? Who has time to exercise, I need sleep? How can I lose these stretch marks? Come and learn a healthy approach to reclaim your body after pregnancy.

M5. BREAK THE CYCLE: MELT AWAY THOSE EXTRA POUNDS
How do I make an effective plan to break the cycle of overeating? What does it take to shed those extra pounds? How can I fit an exercise plan into my busy schedule and avoid the grab and go lifestyle of eating? Come and learn strategies to take control with a goal of fitness.

LR1. READY TO READ
What takes place in a child's world during the early developmental process of reading? What techniques are successful in guiding a child through this reading readiness adventure? Hands-on strategies are presented that enhance a child's readiness to read, while stimulating curiosity into the magnificent world of books.

LR2. READY TO WRITE
Discover writing readiness techniques with emphasis on the developmental process of the child. Strategies are presented that can be easily incorporated into daily life experiences.

LR3. READY FOR MATH
Explore math readiness techniques. Practical, hands-on activities are presented that guide children in the development of basic math skills.

LR4. MOTHER, MAY I?
Learn how to develop and encourage positive behaviors in children. Fun techniques for increasing desired behaviors in early childhood are demonstrated.

 

LG1. ENHANCING BRAIN POWER
Concentrate on brain-researched techniques to strengthen children’s learning and retention. These strategies offer opportunities for parents to create more learning connections for children.

LG2. WHAT DETERMINES ATTENTION SPANS?
Why can a child can play video games undisturbed, but not sit still for dinner? What impacts attention spans? You will learn the normal range of development for children, practices that influence attention spans, and strategies to improve attention spans.

LG3. LEARNING STYLE AWARENESS
The predominant learning styles and strategies used to teach to the child’s style to achieve maximum success are addressed. Favorite questions of learners, as well as effective techniques to emphasize learning are presented.

LG4. WHY DO CHILDREN NEED SLEEP?
Why do children need sleep and how much is enough or too little? Learn the answers to these questions and many more while increasing your understanding of the importance of sleep upon health, learning and attention spans.

LG5. ACHOO: THE LEARNING ITCH OF ALLERGIES
Did you know that over 2 million school days are lost annually due to allergies? In the US, allergies of all kinds including food allergies are on the rise in children. You will learn how allergies can impact attention spans, attitudes, and learning.

LG6. NEVER UNDERESTIMATE THE POWER OF ZZZZZS (for students too!)
So you don't think you need sleep? Guess again! Bring your favorite pillow and we will explore what really takes place in the body during sleep. From your brain to your toes, from science to soccer, from music to munchies, sleep has a dramatic influence on everything you do and impacts your success in and out of the classroom. There is no escape from the clutches of sleep, so come discover your soporific powers!

LG7. UNDERSTANDING AUTISM
Autism is rapidly becoming a very common concern of parents with an estimated 1 in 150 children having an autism spectrum disorder. We will cover early developmental behaviors to look for in young children and review strategies for intervention.

LG8. BEING YOUR CHILD’S ADVOCATE
Every parent experiences challenges in meeting children’s needs both in and out of the classroom. This session offers strategies to work towards positive results when navigating the challenges of education, health care, sports, and social experiences. An emphasis is placed on effective listening and communication skills using a collaborative team approach.

HW1. STRESS BUSTERS
Let’s make a commitment to lowering unhealthy stress. Come and learn what stress does to the body and how to recognize signs of stress in your children. Effective strategies to tame stress are also shared.

HW2. SCHEDULES: HOW TO AVOID RUNNING ON EMPTY
How often do we struggle to find more hours in the day despite feeling exhausted? What impact do schedules have on our families and health? We will walk through a step by step strategy on how to balance your schedule to decrease stress and improve health.

HW3. WHY IS MY CHILD SAD?
Every family faces some emotional challenges. For children, anything from a change in school to a family illness, loss, move, or divorce, can impact emotional health. Communication strategies to support children during family challenges are discussed.

HW4. THE IMPORTANCE OF FATHERS
Fathers play an essential role in the family and especially in the role of healthy children. Involved fathers have many positive influences on children’s intellectual, social, and emotional development. You will learn the powerful impact fathers have upon children and the entire family.

HW5. THE MIRACLE OF HUMAN REPRODUCTION (for students too!)
Understanding the essentials of human reproduction is important for every family. Learn about changes that occur during puberty, the male and female reproductive systems, development from conception to birth, and strategies to stay healthy.

HW6. RECOGNIZING SIGNS OF ILLNESS IN BABIES AND YOUNG CHILDREN
How do I know if my baby is ill? What temperatures are abnormal and when should I call my doctor? Are rashes common with colds and viruses? We will cover signs of mild to severe illnesses in infants and children.

HW7. CHILDHOOD IMMUNIZATIONS AND WELLNESS CARE
Can I wait until my child gets older to consider immunizations? What are the benefits and risks for immunizations? How often should my child have a well check-up? You will learn the importance of childhood immunizations and why a well child exam is important for your child’s health and development.

HW8. SIGNS OF ALLERGIES IN BABIES AND YOUNG CHILDREN
When can a baby develop allergies? What are the signs of allergies? What are the most common food allergies? Are allergies and asthma related? You will learn these answers and develop a better understanding of how allergies effect young children.

HW9. WALKING THE WALK TO FAMILY WELLNESS (for students too!)
Come and learn about five important health strategies of nutrition, exercise, stress reduction, scheduling, and sleep. Understanding these health strategies leads you and your family to the path of wellness.