Toddlers:  Tender, Terrific, and Tenacious!  They dig in - NO! - throw tantrums, then ten minutes later melt your heart with the most honest hug or act of kindness.  They tumble and get back up again. They dump out the tidy contents of a drawer and then sit in it looking pleased. They cause us to lose sleep and to lose our patience. They are also masters of observation, scientists, spiritual gurus, and our future.  Understanding your toddler can help avoid some of the fuss and frustrations of living with them, especially during COVID.  Join us for this FREE 5 week series on Parenting Your Toddler 

Series Topics: 

1. What does science say is happening in that little body and brain? What are your big questions?
   
   

2. Self-regulation/co-regulation/positive guidance, I just want her to get in the carseat!
   
   

3. Magic of rituals in daily routines: eating, sleeping, bathing, and saying good-bye.  Avoiding tantrums and conflicts.
   
   

4. The power of play. Seeing what’s driving those repeated actions
   
   

5. Get outside and get active. So many benefits for you and your toddler.
   
   

6. Self-care: mindfulness, a hot drink, and can you pee alone?

Resources and helpful links  provided on all topics.

About the facilitator:
Terry Kelly is an Early Childhood Education Consultant, registered with the College of Early Childhood Educators of Ontario.  She has over 35 years’ experience working with children and families in various capacities.  Terry currently works as a faculty and pedagogist at Seneca College. She is a board member of the Family Supports Institute of Ontario, and is a certified yoga instructor. Terry has conducted many workshops and seminars for parents, caregivers, and educators in China, Japan, Africa, the Caribbean and here on the traditional lands of the Anishnaabe, Haudenosaunee, and Huron-Wendat peoples.  She is a mother, daughter, aunt, sister.