Stewards of Children® is an evidence-based prevention training that teaches adults how to prevent, recognize, and react responsibly to child sexual abuse. We know that when adults are informed, theyContinue reading "Darkness to Light’s Stewards of Children"
Parents, caregivers and educators remain the first line of defense in protecting children against the potential dangers lurking online. This presentation is designed to educate, equip and empower adults with the knowledge and resources needed to help protect children from online dangers including predators, cyber bullies and threats related to gaming, social networking and mobileContinue reading "Internet Safety & Cyberbullying"
Talking about personal safety and sex creates a protective bond between parent and child, increases confidence for both, and instills knowledge that makes children and teens much less vulnerable. BuildingContinue reading "Talking With Children About Safety From Sexual Abuse"
Extremely stressful experiences in childhood can alter brain development and have lifelong effects on health and behavior. This one-hour documentary, “Resilience: The Biology of Stress & The Science of Hope” examines into the science of ACEs (Adverse Childhood Experiences) and the birth of a new movement to treat and prevent Toxic Stress. The film is followed byContinue reading "ACEs & Resilience: The Biology of Stress and the Science of Hope"
Every day connections are more important than we ever believed. Science tells us that relationships have the power to shape our brains. Relationships help us learn better, work better, parent better. When we experience tough times, relationships help us heal. With each connection, we develop a healthier, stronger community. Connections Matter is a training designedContinue reading "Connections Matter"
The Period of PURPLE Crying® is the phrase used to describe the peak time when babies cry more often. Infants who cry a lot or are awake and fussy at night are a source of concern for many parents. Because of the normal increase in crying that occurs in the first months of a baby’sContinue reading "Preventing Infant Abuse with the Period of PURPLE Crying"
Professionals who work with children, including childcare providers, social workers, nurses, educators and others, are mandated reporters and are required to make a report when they have a reason to suspect child abuse or neglect. This training addresses areas of risk and protective factors, definitions and common indicators of child abuse including shaken baby syndrome,Continue reading "Child Abuse and Neglect: Recognition, Reporting & Supporting"
This training focuses on the diagnosing and treatment of children who are younger than 5 years old. The training will present information about assessments and evidence-based publications that support the diagnoses. There will be an explanation of how to use the Diagnostic Classification of Mental Health and Developmental Disorders of Infancy and Early Childhood (DC:Continue reading "Early Childhood Mental Health: Diagnoses and Intervention"
We know the potential effects of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs). The question becomes: what can we do? HOPE is transforming the way we can support children’s growth into healthy, resilient adults. This interactive session will discuss the four building blocks of HOPE (Relationships, Environment, Engagement and Emotional Growth) and work to create action steps toContinue reading "Hope: Healthy Outcomes from Positive Experiences"
During this training early childhood professionals and caregivers will learn about the complexities of gender in early childhood. This training will include a history and definitions of gender and sexual identity. We will discuss gender roles, stereotypes, and biases and how they relate to early childhood. We will look at how our own biases affectContinue reading "Beyond Pink and Blue: Gender and Early Childhood"
