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1-2-3 Play With Me @ Jordan-Newby

1-2-3 Play With Me is a playgroup and fun-filled program experience for kids, parents and caregivers. Each program includes free play, circle time, and great resources for parents! (Babies and Toddlers, Ages 1-3) Jordan-Newby Anchor Branch Library at Broad Creek

KinderSTEM @ Janaf Library

KinderSTEM is a fun, interactive program that teaches children colors, shapes, letters, numbers and other basic concepts through group activities, books and hands-on exploration at individual learning stations. (Ages 3 – 5)

CINCH Black Maternal Health Equity Action Alliance – Roadmap Meeting

This groups objective is to educate black families about birth justice and framework for equity through the development of a resource guide, the Black Maternal Roadmap to Equitable Care, for Black families on how to find a maternal care provider that best meets their needs “Questions to ask when choosing a maternal care provider” Please […]

Norfolk Public Library – Write Now Kids & Teens

Monthly online writing workshops with The Muse Writers Center. Everyone is a writer on the inside, and we can help you bring those words out - you can Write Now! You can Write Now! during this virtual writing workshop hosted by Downtown Branch at Slover with our partners at The Muse Writers Center. This program […]

CHKD – Understanding Anger in Children (Ages 6-12)

Understand the causes of anger, how to anticipate and defuse angry outbursts, and how to help your child mangage their own emotions. This webinar will not be recorded. You must attend live to participate and to receive a certificate. Contact: Outreach@CHKD.org REGISTER HERE  

CINCH Black Maternal Health Equity Action Alliance Conference Planning

CINCH's Black Maternal Equity Action Alliance is holding a Conference in April during Black Maternal Health Week to support bringing families and providers together to increase birth safety and provide training for self advocacy. If you would like to join this group please contact cinch@odu.edu for a meeting invite.

CHKD – Positive Discipline (Ages 5-12)

Get to the core of misbehavior and help your child succeed. Positive discipline offers techniques that work to establish strong relationships and responsible children.  This webinar will not be recorded. You must attend live to participate and to receive a certificate. Contact: Outreach@CHKD.org Register Here

CINCH Black Maternal Health Equity Action Alliance Meeting

Join CINCH's Black Maternal Health Equity Action Alliance (BMHEAA) in advancing our Community Action Plan to ensure equitable maternal care for Black birthing families throughout Hampton Roads. Email us at cinch@odu.edu to receive the Zoom link and meeting invitation.

CHKD – Helping Young Children Manage Emotion (Ages 2-6)

Learn how an adult's response to a child's emotional upset can either foster or inhibit a child's ability to develop secure attachments, manage challenges, and develop the brain architecture for positive coping. This webinar will not be recorded. You must attend live to participate and to receive a certificate. Contact: Outreach@CHKD.org REGISTER HERE!