Early Learning Lunch & Learns

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Ask an Expert
Have you ever had trouble understanding your toddler or worried that your child is antisocial? This session brings a child development expert to your workplace to talk about typical and atypical child development and to give you ideas on how to boost your child's motor, language and cognitive skills. Presented by Boyer Children's Clinic or Kindering Center.

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Connecting with Your Child
Advancements in brain science have shown us that babies and young children need to be nurtured for healthy development. Learn about how the parent-child relationship impacts a young child's social and emotional development and early learning. Find out how to establish a secure connection with your child from birth and how to support healthy development. This session is ideal for expecting and new parents. Presented by Talaris Research Institute.

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Conscious Fathering
The future of fatherhood is about being prepared. In addition to providing men an opportunity to learn about babies' needs and how to anticipate and meet those needs, this insightful session provides some hands-on practice of useful techniques. It also reviews some basic concepts that all parents need to know to develop a lifelong bond with their child, which starts at birth. Presented by Parent Trust.

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Make Reading Fun
Reading with your child every day is one of the best ways to build early literacy and social-emotional skills, but more importantly, it's a great way to spend quality time together. Learn tips from the pros on how to read to kids so that it's fun for everyone. Learn about the six essential skills that lead to literacy. Also discover how to improve your reading routine so that you can foster a love of reading and lifelong learning. Presented by King County Library System or Seattle Public Library.

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Quality Child Care: What it is and how to find it
The value of good child care cannot be overestimated. Learn about the types of care available and how to go about finding the right fit for your child and family. We'll discuss what constitutes quality care and potential causes for concern. Presented by Child Care Resources.

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Stress and Your Child
Everyone—including babies and young children—experiences some degree of stress in life. Studies show that too much stress can lead to behavior and/or health problems, and young children are especially vulnerable to the effects of stress. In this session find out how stress affects you and your children, and learn some relaxation techniques to practice with your kids. Presented by Parent Trust.

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Ending Homelessness Lunch & Learn

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Can You Spare any Change? Responsible ways to help people experiencing homelessness
How many times have you passed a homeless person on your rush to get to work or when you are out running errands? If they've asked you for money, food, or other forms of help you may have felt unsure of how to respond. Come join us for an informative session on how to handle these kinds of situations and learn about the ways you can help people experiencing homeless in our community. Presented by United Way of King County.

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Strengthening the Community Lunch & Learns

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Caring for Older Adults

Caring for Older Family Members
At some point in our lives most of us will experience a change in roles with an older family member. Often this can be a difficult transition, especially if you aren't sure when to step in and help your loved one. If you don't know about the kinds of help available in the community, the responsibilities of caring for someone can seem overwhelming and exhausting. This session helps you to recognize signs and symptoms that may indicate an older person is in need of help. You will also learn more about the resources available to assist you and your relative, whether they live next door or across the country. Presented by Senior Services.

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Memory Loss
The health of your brain plays a critical role in almost everything you do. Serious memory loss, confusion and other major changes in how our minds work is not a normal part of aging. Learn how to distinguish between normal age-related memory changes in a loved one and the signs of dementia including Alzheimer's disease, at this session. You will also learn about risk factors for developing Alzheimer's disease and other dementias and some ways to reduce this risk. Presented by the Alzheimer's Association, Western and Central Washington Chapter.

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Staying Healthy
We know that the risk of disease and disability increases with age, but rest assured that poor health is not an inevitable consequence of aging. Much of the illness, disability, and discomfort associated with chronic disease is avoidable. Research shows that older adults with appropriate levels of physical activity and social interaction experience a slower decline, fewer instances of depression and spend less time in hospitals. In this session you will learn ways to help older family members stay healthy throughout the aging process. Presented by Senior Services.

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Disaster Preparedness

In Case of Emergency: Strategies to prepare you for disasters
Disasters can strike without warning and they can have a significant impact on your day to day life. Planning and preparing for a disaster puts you and your family in the best position possible when an emergency happens. At this session you will learn simple things you can do along with basic response skills to prepare you and your family for most emergencies. Presented by the American Red Cross serving King & Kitsap Counties or leaders from health and human service organizations trained by Collaborating Agencies Responding to Disasters (CARD).

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Volunteerism

Connecting to Volunteerism: How to find your perfect match
You may think volunteering means picking up a paintbrush, planting trees, or working in a soup kitchen. But many nonprofits need professional services like writing a business plan, doing their books, developing a Web site, board governance or software training. The possibilities for getting involved in your community are endless. At this session learn how to effectively search for the perfect individual, family or group volunteer opportunity and the best ways you can get involved with your ideal organization. Presented by United Way of King County.

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The Ins and Outs of Volunteering on a Nonprofit Board
Volunteering on a board is a great way to develop leadership skills, share your professional expertise with nonprofit organizations and feel more involved with your community. Before you take on this important role, get educated about the ins and outs of board service so you can make informed decisions about volunteering with a nonprofit organization. This session will introduce you to the primary roles, responsibilities and rewards of serving on nonprofit boards. Presented by United Way of King County.

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