PAST PROGRAMMING AND RESOURCES
8th Annual Preschool-Kindergarten Summit, February 2, 2023
Contemporary Art and Children's Play
Presented by Louisa Penfold
32nd Annual Networking Dinner, November 3, 2022
Artful Conversations: Language Strategies to Support Early Learning, Bonding, and Socio-Emotional Support
Presented by Rebecca Rolland, Ed.D
31st Annual Networking Dinner, April 28, 2022
Celebrating You, Living a Life Xtra
Presented by Christina Glickman
7th Annual Preschool-Kindergarten Summit, Strengthening Connection, February 2, 2022
Why Relationship Matters: Strengthening Connections with Young Children
Presented by Deborah MacNamara, PhD
Parent Program, August 19, 2021
Hello Kindergarten! Helping Your Child Transition to Kindergarten After COVID Disruptions,
Presented by Molly Pope, I/ECMHC
Recorded Presentation
Parent Program, April 8, 2021
Pandemic Parenting, Tools and Tips: Recognizing Anxiety and Depression in Young Children
Presented by Molly Pope, I/ECMHC
Recorded Presentation
Parent Program, February 18, 2021
Pandemic Parenting, Tools and Tips: Stop Yelling! Holding Boundaries at Home to Stay Balanced
Presented by Molly Pope, I/ECMHC
Recorded Presentation Presentation Slides What to Do if You Flip Your Lid Handout
Parent Program, December 3, 2020
Pandemic Parenting, Tools and Tips: Creating Cozy Connections at Home
Presented by Molly Pope, I/ECMHC
Recorded Presentation
Parent Program, October 15, 2020
Pandemic Parenting, Tools and Tips, Empowering Parents: Embedding Patience into Discipline
Presented by Molly Pope, I/ECMHC
Recorded Presentation
6th Annual Inspiring Nature Play Conference, May 1, 2019
Nature Play and Brain Development
Presented by Marilyn Brink, M.Ed and Jennifer Rosinia, Ph.D., OTR/L
Parent Program, April 30, 2019
Before there Was STEM There Was Nature
Presented by Marilyn Brink, M.Ed and Jennifer Rosinia, Ph.D., OTR/L
4th Annual Preschool-Kindergarten Summit, February 7, 2019
Building The Young Brain, One Park at A Time
Presented by keynote speaker Robert Zarr, MD, MPH
PowerPoint Presentation
Parent Program, February 6, 2019
Playtime: How Prescribing Parks Has Changed the Lives of Children
Presented by Robert Zarr, MD, MPH
PowerPoint Presentation
Video Presentation
Parent Program, October 26, 2018
Reclaiming Play in a Screen-Saturated World
Presented by Josh Golin
29th Annual Networking Dinner, October 25, 2018
Promoting a Healthy Childhood in a Screen-Saturated World
Presented by Josh Golin
5th Annual Inspiring Nature Play Conference, May 2, 2018
Innovations in Nature Play
Presented by David Sobel
28th Annual Networking Dinner, January 19, 2017
Experience First
Presented by Gever Tulley
Video Presentation
PowerPoint Presentation
Parent Program, January 20, 2017
5 (Dangerous) Things to Empower Your Child: The Importance of Risk-Taking Using Real Problems
Presented by Gever Tulley
Video Presentation
27th Annual Networking Dinner, January 21, 2016
Gesell Institute Confirms: Development Matters
Presented by Marcy Gudemi, PhD, MBA
PowerPoint Presentation
Inaugural Preschool-Kindergarten Summit, February 11, 2016
Keynote Presented by Diane Levin, PhD.
3rd Annual Inspiring Nature Play Conference May 4, 2016
Avoid Ecophobia: Don'ts and Do's of Age-Appropriate Nature Education
Presented by Katie Slivovsky
PowerPoint Presentation
25th Annual Networking Dinner, January 23, 2014
Early Learning in the Digital Age, presented by Dr. Chip Donohue
PowerPoint Presentation
Selected Resources for Educators on Technology and the Young Child Tech and Young Children on Social Media
Parent Program, January 24, 2014
Finding the Balance between All Tech and No Tech
Presented by Dr. Chip Donohue
PowerPoint Presentation
Selected Resources for Parents on Technology and the Young Child