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The Parent Club

Anyone in a parenting role is on a journey to raise happy and healthy kids. You will learn from experts and chat with other parents. Register to receive the link to our virtual Zoom gathering.

Grab a cup of coffee and let's chat about our kids (birth - 5 years). The Parent Club is a place where you belong and will find support and feel empowered on your parenthood journey. This club will build a network with other parents of young children. We'll talk, share stories and exchange ideas with other parents, and learn from a variety of experts each week. In 30 minutes you will gain insight into common early childhood issues like reaching milestones, discipline, toilet training, etc.

Sherry Hess is the library's Early Childhood Learning Coordinator who is focused on engaging young children and their families in play-based early learning experiences. She has two decades of early childhood experience - as a teacher, a case manager, and an early education supervisor. Sherry has connections with community resources in Topeka and Shawnee County and has a professional network of colleagues. She will facilitate our discussion with a community early childhood professional who will share insights, experiences and resources.

Topics:

Oct 7  Art – Vicki Padilla with Parents as Teachers will talk about the importance of art to a child's development and share examples of simple art projects.

Oct 14  Social-Emotional Milestones – Let’s talk about taking turns, being a friend, and other social-emotional milestones with De Jones, LSCSW, IMH-E(r) III -Tiny K (TARC).  

Oct 21  Language Development – We’ll discuss milestones related to language development with Katie Pierson, Tiny K (TARC). A delay in language is the most common type of developmental delay.

Oct 28  Vision – As your child matures, their vision develops as well. We’ll discuss the impact of vision on your child’s development with Debbie Wolgast, MS ED -Tiny K (TARC). 

Please provide your email at registration and we'll email a link to access Zoom before the event.

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