Part 1 Building Resilience will introduce participants to tools and strategies to help them reduce stress, anxiety and promote a stronger mental and physical state of health and well-being.  Part 1 will also help the participant develop a stronger sense of self-awareness to physical changes in their body when things become out of balance or too stressful.  These training sessions are especially open to parents, grandparents, foster parents and caregivers. Upon completion of Part 1 a set of Resilience flashcards…

Baby teeth are important! Beginning when the first tooth emerges, child care administrators, caregivers, educators, and staff play an important role in young children’s oral health. Hear the latest on early childhood oral health – everything from national statistics to policies of the American Academy of Pediatrics and American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry. If you work with young children or their parents, you’ll want to know this basic information and how you can help prevent tooth decay. ‘Brushing is Fun!’…

Many childcare centers and providers find it challenging to provide support for breastfeeding mothers while the child is in their care. Come enhance your skills and knowledge and learn some tools for making this important time of life easier for your parents. Breastfeeding packets and resources will be provided. 6:30 pm-8:30 pm, Cost: $10, 2 Credit Hours, Presenter: Norma Escobar, WIC Breastfeeding Coordinator, NHC DHHS  

This introductory session provides important information that adults need in order to use The Foundations For Early Learning and Development effectively. We discuss the purpose of the document, how it should be used, and what’s included. 9:00-2:30 pm, Cost: $10, (The training is free to Pender County Early Educators. Call to register.), 5 Credit Hours, Presenters: Shelly Martin and Candice Dillard