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