“You learn about pregnancy nutrition, your
baby’s development and community
resources.
Connect with other expecting mothers in
Polk County.
Participants receive a “Healthy Baby
Backpack” filled with gifts for your baby
valued at more than $100.”
To register: https://go.iastate.edu/VGM4PS
Register by August 10th by phone, email, text, or using the above link.
Contact Cassie at
odlandc@iastate.edu
515-414-9865
“Join us for a special playtime. Early Childhood Interventionists from Heartland Area Education Agency will be available to provide information on meeting milestones and development while children explore a variety of centers. Children and their parents can also take a ride on a WDMCS school bus to help prepare them for school! An accessible bus will be available. For ages 3yrs- 6yrs. Registration required.”
https://www.wdmlibrary.org/event/preschool-playtime-heartland-aea-and-school-bus-ride-121993
“Neurodiversity of ADHD & How to
Support Success
This training provides a neurodiversityaffirming understanding of ADHD and explores
how ADHD impacts attention, regulation,
executive functioning, relationships, and daily
functioning across environments. Participants
will examine common misconceptions
surrounding ADHD while learning practical
strategies to better support children, families,
and individuals with ADHD in ways that build
confidence, connection, and success. The
session emphasizes strengths-based
approaches, relationship-centered support,
and realistic interventions that can be applied
immediately within helping professions and
caregiving roles.”
Register: https://www.thrivingfamiliesalliance.org/trainings
https://www.thrivingfamiliesalliance.org/event-details/trauma-informed-practice-and-adhd-support-a-two-part-professional-development-webinar-series-1
“Responding to Stress Through
Through a Trauma-Informed Lens
Dana
Johnson
June 30
Register
thrivingfamiliesalliance.org/trainings
Stress impacts how people think, feel,
communicate, and respond to the world
around them. This interactive training explores
how stress and trauma affect regulation,
behavior, relationships, and engagement
through a trauma-informed lens. Participants
will gain a deeper understanding of the
nervous system, the Window of Tolerance, and
how stress responses can show up across
children, families, professionals, and teams.
The session will also provide practical
strategies to support regulation, connection,
and emotional safety within helping
relationships and professional environments.”
Register: https://www.thrivingfamiliesalliance.org/trainings
https://www.thrivingfamiliesalliance.org/event-details/trauma-informed-practice-and-adhd-support-a-two-part-professional-development-webinar-series-1
“Thursday, August 27, 8:00 pm (90 minutes)
Whether you’re parenting together or apart,
this class helps you build healthy
communication, consistent care, and
emotional security for your baby right from
the beginning”
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“Thursday, August 13, 1:00pm (90 minutes)
Everything you need to know about the
fourth trimester with your baby from the first
few hours through the first months at home”
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“Thursday, August 20, 1:00pm (90 minutes)
An overview of car seats from newborns to
children ready for seatbelts with an
emphasis on the newborn period. Taught by
a certified Child Passenger Safety Technician
(CPST).”
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“Thursday, August 6, 8:00pm (90 minutes)
Start breastfeeding off right by starting a
plan now.”
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