Blossom: A Professional Development Retreat for Childcare Providers

What do orchids, wildflowers and dandelions have in common with kids? Find out at this interactive professional development training devoted to all childcare providers in a supportive atmosphere. You'll learn from child development experts and receive dynamic and actionable takeaways to deal with the everyday stressors of childcare in the context of neurodiversity.

Specific topics include:

Caregiver Mental Health

·  The success of your center or in-home daycare and the lives of the children you serve are directly impacted by caregiver mental health and wellbeing

Child Development & Relationships

·  Learn the importance of relationships in promoting child development

Developmental Differences

·  Identify individual differences in regulation, sensory processing, motor movement and communication development

·  Know when to make a referral due to underlying neurodevelopmental differences

A Helpful Toolbox

·  Use developmental strategies to support children with aggressive behaviors, picky eating and difficulty with transitions

Event Details

·  Lunch provided

·  Take-away resources will be available for purchase