AHVNA - Developmental Parenting

Developmental Parenting: A Guide for Early Childhood Practitioners explores the kind of parenting that values a child's development, supports a child's development, and changes along with a child's development. It is the kind of parenting that many program serving infants and young children, especially home-based programs, hope to increase through home visits or other parenting support services.Participants will explore the book to learn how parents can support their child’s development, how a practitioner can facilitate positive parent-child interactions, and why this is important. We invite you to come to the discussion with a curious and reflective mind, looking to learn and share.

Overview:

Participants are expected to read the book prior to the sessions to allow time for reflection and discussion on how the concepts translate into practice. A study guide will be provided in advance, and participants are encouraged to come prepared to actively engage in discussions.

Participants will:

• Stretch their thinking and enrich their practice
• Learn about this method for day to day work with families, including how to plan activities, in a way that facilitates parents in developing skills to support their child
• Explore the practice of home visitation to promote child development

Location

Virtual

Date & Time

July 10 & 17, 2025 9:00 am-12:30 pm

For more information and to register, go here.