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SUMMARY:Learning Through Play
DESCRIPTION:There is nothing more universal than play because it can be done by any child\, anywhere in the world.  Learning fuels curiosity\, sparks creativity\, and inspires a lifelong love of learning.  As children play\, they develop all kinds of skills that will help them thrive today-and prepare them for a healthier\, happier future. \nTrainer: Marquita Myles\, 4-C Infant Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant \nAudience: All Providers \nFee: \nNon 4-C Members: $10 \n4-C Members: Free
URL:https://www.four-c.org/event/learning-through-play/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Online Training/Live Webinar,Social/Emotional
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231115T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231115T200000
DTSTAMP:20260611T042846
CREATED:20231002T183223Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231002T183231Z
UID:10000139-1700071200-1700078400@www.four-c.org
SUMMARY:Navigating Grief
DESCRIPTION:Come explore emotional responses to grief and loss and examine the role of empathy in responding to grief experienced by co-workers\, enrolled families\, and children. \nTrainers: Andrea Cossey\, 4-C Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant & Maureen McMurrough\, 4-C Workplace Support Consultant \nAudience: All Providers \nFee: \nNon 4-C Members: $10 \n4-C Members: Free
URL:https://www.four-c.org/event/navigating-grief/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Online Training/Live Webinar,Social/Emotional
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231113T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231113T200000
DTSTAMP:20260611T042846
CREATED:20231002T182822Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231002T182958Z
UID:10000138-1699898400-1699905600@www.four-c.org
SUMMARY:No Is A Full Sentence: Creating and Maintaining Boundaries for Child Care Centers
DESCRIPTION:Having a focus on professional boundaries can feel selfish at first\, but they can help define professional relationships between you and the families you serve. We will focus on what professional boundaries entail\, how they can get blurred\, and how they are created and maintained over time. We will also discuss boundary violations and the balance between being a teacher and a member of a shared community with your families. \nTrainer: Jennifer Schwartz\, 4-C Training and Technical Assistance Coordinator \nAudience: Child Care Center Employees/Leadership \n2 Training Hours; Level of Learning: Intermediate \nFee:  \nNon 4-C Members: $10 \n4-C Members: Free
URL:https://www.four-c.org/event/no-is-a-full-sentence-creating-and-maintaining-boundaries-for-child-care-centers/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Online Training/Live Webinar,Social/Emotional,Staff Development/Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231109T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231109T143000
DTSTAMP:20260611T042846
CREATED:20231002T182102Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231002T182102Z
UID:10000137-1699533000-1699540200@www.four-c.org
SUMMARY:How to Fill Your Bucket in the Workplace
DESCRIPTION:Bucket filling is an integral part of the concept of expressing how children/adults feel and understanding how their actions affect the feelings of others. As a result\, emotional and social skills are improved\, positive behavior is encouraged\, and self-regulation is increased.  We will share experiences and ideas to fill each other’s buckets and learn how to have a productive day. \nTrainer: Marquita Myles\, 4-C Infant Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant \nAudience: All Providers \n2 Training Hours; Level of Learning: Introductory \nFee: \nNon 4-C Members: $10 \n4-C Members: Free
URL:https://www.four-c.org/event/how-to-fill-your-bucket-in-the-workplace/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Online Training/Live Webinar,Social/Emotional
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231106T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231106T200000
DTSTAMP:20260611T042846
CREATED:20231002T181801Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231002T181801Z
UID:10000136-1699293600-1699300800@www.four-c.org
SUMMARY:An Introduction to Contracts and Policies for Child Care Centers
DESCRIPTION:Do you need to write your first contract and policy for your child care center? Do you have a contract and policy but are wondering if it has everything you need? In this workshop we will identify the difference between contracts and policies\, give examples of what goes into contracts and policies\, and apply the information to new or current contracts and policies. \nTrainer: Maggie Fern\, 4-C Recruitment\, Retention\, and Outreach Specialist\, 4-C Teams Lead \nAudience: Child Care Center Employees/Leadership \n2 Training Hours; Level of Learning: Introductory \nFee: \nNon 4-C Members: $10 \n4-C Members: Free
URL:https://www.four-c.org/event/an-introduction-to-contracts-and-policies-for-child-care-centers/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:CCAP Training Requirements,Health/Safety,Online Training/Live Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231102T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231102T200000
DTSTAMP:20260611T042846
CREATED:20231002T181502Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231002T181523Z
UID:10000135-1698948000-1698955200@www.four-c.org
SUMMARY:Emergency Preparedness
DESCRIPTION:Emergencies and disasters are unpredictable\, chaotic\, and can leave a lasting impact on our child care\, families\, and communities.  If we are prepared for emergencies and disasters\, we can feel more capable of handling them and recovering from them.  In this training\, we will discuss the emergency plan cycle\, types of emergencies and disasters\, and how we can equip care facilities to be prepared for emergencies and disasters we may encounter.  Time will also be allotted to work on your own written emergency preparedness plan. \nTrainer: Jennifer Schwartz\, 4-C Training and Technical Assistance Coordinator \nAudience: All Providers \n2 Training Hours; Level of Learning: Introductory \nFee: \nNon 4-C Members: $10 \n4-C Members: Free
URL:https://www.four-c.org/event/emergency-preparedness/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Health/Safety,Online Training/Live Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231026T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231026T200000
DTSTAMP:20260611T042846
CREATED:20230829T201048Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230829T201048Z
UID:10000130-1698343200-1698350400@www.four-c.org
SUMMARY:Healthy Brains: What Every Early Childhood Professional Needs to Know About Brain Development
DESCRIPTION:Professionals that care for and educate young children support and promote healthy brain development when they use relationships\, routines\, and interactions in positive ways.  In this training\, participants will identify ways to purposefully use relationships in their work with young children\, along with understanding what research tells us about the impacts of stress and trauma on the developing brain. \nTrainer: Stephanie Bentley\, Joyful Insights Child Development Training & Consultation \nAudience: All Providers \nFee: \nNon 4-C Members: $10 \n4-C Members: Free
URL:https://www.four-c.org/event/healthy-brains-what-every-early-childhood-professional-needs-to-know-about-brain-development/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Child Development,Online Training/Live Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231019T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231019T200000
DTSTAMP:20260611T042846
CREATED:20230725T162523Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230926T153032Z
UID:10000118-1697738400-1697745600@www.four-c.org
SUMMARY:Social-Emotional Development & School Readiness: What We Know vs What We Do
DESCRIPTION:Learning in the first years of life has its foundation in social-emotional experiences. Social pressures encourage rushing these experiences for young children to be ready for school\, yet slowing down and practicing current skills is what leads to mastery and growth.  This training will support early childhood professionals in understanding young children’s capacity for relationships as the perfect context for all learning.  Participants will also recognize social-emotional development as the heart of school readiness and explore the connection between feeling and thinking that drives early learning. \nTrainer: Stephanie Bentley\, Joyful Insights Child Development Training & Consultation\, LLC \nAudience: All Providers \n2 Training Hours; Level of Learning: Introductory \nFee: \nNon 4-C Members: $10 \n4-C Members: Free
URL:https://www.four-c.org/event/social-emotional-development-school-readiness-what-we-know-vs-what-we-do/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Online Training/Live Webinar,Social/Emotional
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231012T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231012T143000
DTSTAMP:20260611T042846
CREATED:20230829T200616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230829T200616Z
UID:10000128-1697113800-1697121000@www.four-c.org
SUMMARY:Hard Conversations Rely on Relationships\, Be Uncomfortable and Do It Anyway
DESCRIPTION:This training discusses the strengths and challenges of having hard conversations.  Administrators\, educators and peers are all critical adults in the early childhood environment who need to be able to confidently address challenging topics together.  Participants will learn the different components of practice in outlining their points\, using assertive voice\, setting a goal\, validating others\, and learning to question personal thoughts and assumptions.  You will walk away with tools to use when going into a challenging conversation as well as way to handle their own emotions when involved in talks that are uncomfortable and necessary. \nTrainer: Marquita Myles\, 4-C Infant Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant \nAudience: All Providers \nFee: \nNon 4-C Members: $10 \n4-C Members: Free
URL:https://www.four-c.org/event/hard-conversations-rely-on-relationships-be-uncomfortable-and-do-it-anyway/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Online Training/Live Webinar,Social/Emotional
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231005T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231005T200000
DTSTAMP:20260611T042846
CREATED:20230829T200406Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230829T200406Z
UID:10000127-1696528800-1696536000@www.four-c.org
SUMMARY:Reading for Mental Health
DESCRIPTION:Reading has a significant number of benefits that can support your mental health\, including reducing stress and improving sleep quality.  Why should we read?  Reading improves emotional intelligence.  A huge role in our mental health is played by our ability to cope with everything going on around us. \nTrainer: Marquita Myles\, 4-C Infant Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant \nAudience: All Providers \nFee: \nNon 4-C Members: $10 \n4-C Members: Free
URL:https://www.four-c.org/event/reading-for-mental-health-2/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Online Training/Live Webinar,Social/Emotional
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231002T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231002T193000
DTSTAMP:20260611T042846
CREATED:20230829T195726Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230829T195726Z
UID:10000125-1696271400-1696275000@www.four-c.org
SUMMARY:Someone to Listen: Supporting the Well-Being of Home-Based Child Care Providers
DESCRIPTION:This training will acquaint home-based child care providers with a new worker-focused mental health support through 4-C.  The Early Childhood Workforce Program is sensitive to the feelings of isolation that can be experienced by home-based child care providers.  It validates the unique physical and emotional challenges associated with their work and offers support in addressing those challenges.  This training will explore how the program provides a confidential space for home-based professionals to discuss personal and professional stressors\, allows time to reflect on their emotions\, and supports them in problem solving.  Training participants will learn how reflective consultation can help increase their coping capacity\, positively impact quality of child interactions\, and decrease professional burnout.  Open discussion will be encouraged.  There will be question/answer time offered during the training. \nTrainer: Maureen McMurrough\, Early Childhood Workforce Support Consultant \nAudience: Home-Based Child Care Providers \n1 Training Hour; Level of Learning: Introductory \nFee: \nNon 4-C Members: $10 \n4-C Members: Free
URL:https://www.four-c.org/event/someone-to-listen-supporting-the-well-being-of-home-based-child-care-providers/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Online Training/Live Webinar,Staff Development/Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230928T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230928T143000
DTSTAMP:20260611T042846
CREATED:20230725T162843Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230725T162849Z
UID:10000119-1695904200-1695911400@www.four-c.org
SUMMARY:Recognizing Traumatic Stress in Children
DESCRIPTION:Children are more vulnerable to being traumatized by accidents\, pandemics\, violent crimes\, or other disasters.  But with the right adult support\, they’re also able to recover faster.  We will look at recognizing the signs of child traumatic stress and the impact that trauma may have on children.  We will look at information on the prevalence and impact of traumatic events on children and what actions can be taken to support children who experience traumatic events. \nTrainer: Marquita Myles\, 4-C Infant Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant \nAudience: All Providers \n2 Training Hours; Level of Learning: Introductory \nFee: \nNon 4-C Members: $10 \n4-C Members: Free
URL:https://www.four-c.org/event/recognizing-traumatic-stress-in-children/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Online Training/Live Webinar,Social/Emotional
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230914T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230914T200000
DTSTAMP:20260611T042846
CREATED:20230725T161943Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230725T161947Z
UID:10000117-1694714400-1694721600@www.four-c.org
SUMMARY:An Introduction to Contracts and Policies for Family Child Care Providers
DESCRIPTION:Do you need to write your first contract and policy for your family child care program? Do you have a contract and policy but are wondering if it has everything you need? In this workshop we will identify the difference between contracts and policies\, give examples of what goes into contracts and policies\, and apply the information to new or current contracts and policies. \nTrainer: Maggie Fern\, 4-C Recruitment\, Retention\, Referral & Outreach Coordinator \nAudience: Family Child Care Providers \n2 Training Hours; Level of Learning: Introductory \nFee: \nNon 4-C Members: $10 \n4-C Members: Free
URL:https://www.four-c.org/event/an-introduction-to-contracts-and-policies-for-family-child-care-providers/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Family Child Care Providers,Online Training/Live Webinar,Program Planning
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230905T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230905T143000
DTSTAMP:20260611T042846
CREATED:20230725T202405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230725T202412Z
UID:10000121-1693917000-1693924200@www.four-c.org
SUMMARY:Successful Classroom Transitions in the Early Childhood Setting
DESCRIPTION:There is no doubt that transitioning from one activity to another in early childhood classrooms can be challenging. Most  caregivers\, and teachers have experienced times when the children in their care have become upset when asked to switch between different activities. I will provide strategies and some ways to help minimize associated frustrations with a bit of planning and flexibility. \nTrainer: Marquita Myles\, 4-C Infant Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant \nAudience: All Providers \n2 Training Hours; Level of Learning: Introductory \nFee: \nNon 4-C Members: $10 \n4-C Members: Free
URL:https://www.four-c.org/event/successful-classroom-transitions-in-the-early-childhood-setting-2/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Online Training/Live Webinar,Social/Emotional
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230905T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230905T143000
DTSTAMP:20260611T042846
CREATED:20230725T201304Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230725T201304Z
UID:10000120-1693917000-1693924200@www.four-c.org
SUMMARY:Successful Classroom Transitions in the Early Childhood Setting
DESCRIPTION:There is no doubt that transitioning from one activity to another in early childhood classrooms can be challenging. Most  caregivers\, and teachers have experienced times when the children in their care have become upset when asked to switch between different activities. I will provide strategies and some ways to help minimize associated frustrations with a bit of planning and flexibility. \nTrainer: Marquita Myles\, 4-C Infant Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant \nAudience: All Providers \n2 Training Hours; Level of Learning: Introductory \nFee: \nNon 4-C Members: $10 \n4-C Members: Free
URL:https://www.four-c.org/event/successful-classroom-transitions-in-the-early-childhood-setting/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Curriculum Planning,Online Training/Live Webinar,Social/Emotional
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230828T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230828T200000
DTSTAMP:20260611T042846
CREATED:20230627T154415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230627T154415Z
UID:10000110-1693245600-1693252800@www.four-c.org
SUMMARY:Who Grows Your Garden?: Empowering Healthy Workplace Culture
DESCRIPTION:In this course\, we will discuss workplace culture and how it is cultivated.  What is workplace culture anyway?  What kind of culture does my workplace have?  Can I have a workplace culture if it’s only me?  If I don’t like my workplace culture\, should I just up and leave?  These questions and more will be answered during this interactive\, virtual training. \nAudience: All Providers \n2 Training Hours; Level of Learning: Intermediate \nFee: \nNon 4-C Members: $10 \n4-C Members: Free
URL:https://www.four-c.org/event/who-grows-your-garden-empowering-healthy-workplace-culture/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Online Training/Live Webinar,Staff Development/Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.four-c.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/slide_01.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230824T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230824T143000
DTSTAMP:20260611T042846
CREATED:20230627T153718Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230710T185540Z
UID:10000104-1692880200-1692887400@www.four-c.org
SUMMARY:Biting 101 **Updated Time**
DESCRIPTION:Trying your best to understand the underlying cause of a toddler’s biting will help you develop an effective response. Children bite in order to cope with a challenge or fulfill a need. What does it mean? Understanding child development? How to response? \nTrainer: Marquita Myles\, 4-C Infant Toddler Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant \nAudience: All Providers \n2 Training Hours; Level of Learning: Introductory \nFee: \nNon 4-C Members: $10 \n4-C Members: Free
URL:https://www.four-c.org/event/biting-101/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Online Training/Live Webinar,Social/Emotional
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230803T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230803T143000
DTSTAMP:20260611T042846
CREATED:20230627T153438Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230627T153539Z
UID:10000103-1691065800-1691073000@www.four-c.org
SUMMARY:Social and Emotional Development
DESCRIPTION:Social-emotional learning (SEL) is the process of developing the self-awareness\, self-control\, and interpersonal skills that are vital for school\, work\, and life success. People with strong social-emotional skills are better able to cope with everyday challenges and benefit academically\, professionally\, and socially. How do we get there? What are the benefits? \nTrainer: Marquita Myles\, 4-C Infant Toddler Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant \nAudience: All Providers \n2 Training Hours; Level of Learning: Introductory \nFee: \nNon 4-C Members: $10 \n4-C Members: Free
URL:https://www.four-c.org/event/social-and-emotional-development/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Online Training/Live Webinar,Social/Emotional
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.four-c.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/toddler-photo.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230706T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230706T140000
DTSTAMP:20260611T042846
CREATED:20230605T151711Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230605T151711Z
UID:10000099-1688646600-1688652000@www.four-c.org
SUMMARY:Cool\, Calm\, and Collected: Responding to Challenging Behaviors Instead of Reacting
DESCRIPTION:Challenging or concerning behavior is used to describe behavior that interferes with a person’s daily life.  The more you know about the person (parent and/or kids) with the challenging behavior\, the more likely you are to understand them.  This training covers a variety of topics\, including what may be triggering the problem behavior\, how to improve the parent-child relationship when it becomes strained\, what to do if kids are struggling with behavior in school and how to get professional help if you need it. \nTrainer: Marquita Myles\, 4-C Infant Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant \nAudience: All Providers \n1.5 Training Hours; Level of Learning: Introductory \nFee: \nNon 4-C Members: $10 \n4-C Members: Free
URL:https://www.four-c.org/event/cool-calm-and-collected-responding-to-challenging-behaviors-instead-of-reacting/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Online Training/Live Webinar,Social/Emotional
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230613T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230613T200000
DTSTAMP:20260611T042846
CREATED:20230501T163208Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230501T163208Z
UID:10000092-1686679200-1686686400@www.four-c.org
SUMMARY:Domestic Violence\, Child Abuse\, and Sexual Assault
DESCRIPTION:This training explains the basics of domestic violence\, child abuse and sexual assault.  Participants will learn how domestic violence affects children and how to identify and report child abuse.  Participants will also learn about sexual assault and the rights of sexual assault survivors. \nTrainer: Nia Norris\, Safe Passage\, Director of Prevention and Communication \nAudience: All Providers \n2 Training Hours; Level of Learning: Introductory \nFee: \nNon 4-C Members: $10 \n4-C Members: Free
URL:https://www.four-c.org/event/domestic-violence-child-abuse-and-sexual-assault/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:CCAP Training Requirements,Health/Safety,Online Training/Live Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230606T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230606T200000
DTSTAMP:20260611T042846
CREATED:20230501T163209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230501T163209Z
UID:10000093-1686074400-1686081600@www.four-c.org
SUMMARY:No Is A Full Sentence:  Creating and Maintaining Healthy Professional Boundaries in Family Child Care
DESCRIPTION:Having a focus on professional boundaries can feel selfish at first\, but they can help define professional relationships between you and the families you serve.  We will focus on what professional boundaries entail\, how they can get blurred\, and how they are created and maintained over time.  We will also discuss boundary violations and the balance between being a teacher and a member of a shared community with your families. \nTrainer: Jennifer Schwartz\, 4-C Training and Technical Assistance Coordinator \nAudience: Family Child Care Providers \n2 Training Hours; Level of Learning: Intermediate \nFee: \nNon 4-C Members: $10 \n4-C Members: Free
URL:https://www.four-c.org/event/no-is-a-full-sentence-creating-and-maintaining-healthy-professional-boundaries-in-family-child-care/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Family Relationships,Online Training/Live Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230601T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230601T140000
DTSTAMP:20260611T042846
CREATED:20230501T163209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230501T163209Z
UID:10000094-1685622600-1685628000@www.four-c.org
SUMMARY:Reading for Mental Health
DESCRIPTION:Reading has a significant number of benefits that can support your mental health\, including reducing stress and improving sleep quality.  Why should we read?  Reading improves emotional intelligence.  A huge role in our mental health is played by our ability to cope with everything that is going on around us. \nTrainer: Marquita Myles\, 4-C Infant Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant \nAudience: All Providers \n1.5 Training Hours; Level of Learning: Introductory
URL:https://www.four-c.org/event/reading-for-mental-health/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Online Training/Live Webinar,Staff Development/Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230524T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230524T213000
DTSTAMP:20260611T042846
CREATED:20230306T155840Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230306T155840Z
UID:10000067-1684951200-1684963800@www.four-c.org
SUMMARY:Program for Infant Toddler Care (PITC): Module 4 (Culture\, Families\, and Providers)
DESCRIPTION:This training focuses on culture and its implications for families and providers. Participants will learn how family experiences\, knowledge\, and childrearing beliefs and practices can be incorporated into early care and classroom settings. Cultural expectations and biases will be explored\, and participants will have an opportunity to increase their cultural awareness in terms of how their assumptions may affect their interaction with young children and families. Participants will demonstrate their understanding of how family structures\, diversity in social\, cultural\, linguistic\, or religious backgrounds influence family approaches to parenting in children birth to three\, each other\, and the community. Participants will gain and understanding of how relationships among caregivers\, infant/toddlers\, and families can impact other child-family\, child-practitioner\, and practitioner-family relationships.  This is a hybrid training and participants must complete the face to face session and online assessment to receive credit. \nTrainer: Stephanie Bentley\, Infant Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant (IEMHC) \nAudience: All Providers Caring for Infants\, Toddlers\, and Twos \nTraining Hours: 6 hours face-to-face\, 2 hours online assessment; Level of Learning: Intermediate \nFree Training
URL:https://www.four-c.org/event/program-for-infant-toddler-care-pitc-module-4-culture-families-and-providers/2023-05-24/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Child Development,Infant/Toddler,Online Training/Live Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230522T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230522T200000
DTSTAMP:20260611T042846
CREATED:20230329T170843Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230329T170843Z
UID:10000076-1684778400-1684785600@www.four-c.org
SUMMARY:Trauma in Early Childhood: How Does It Affect Children In Your Care?
DESCRIPTION:Participants will learn about how trauma affects the developing brain. The effect on the brain often reveals how and why a child may react\, or interact\, in a particular way after experiencing trauma.  Caregivers will be involved in a discussion about their knowledge of trauma and how to best support children in their program who may have endured a traumatic response.  Participants must attend both sessions to receive credit. \nTrainer: Andrea Cossey\, 4-C Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant \nAudience: All Providers \n4 Training Hours; Level of Learning: Introductory \nFee: \nNon 4-C Members: $10 \n4-C Members: Free
URL:https://www.four-c.org/event/trauma-in-early-childhood-how-does-it-affect-children-in-your-care/2023-05-22/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Online Training/Live Webinar,Social/Emotional
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230517T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230517T213000
DTSTAMP:20260611T042846
CREATED:20230306T155840Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230306T155840Z
UID:10000066-1684346400-1684359000@www.four-c.org
SUMMARY:Program for Infant Toddler Care (PITC): Module 4 (Culture\, Families\, and Providers)
DESCRIPTION:This training focuses on culture and its implications for families and providers. Participants will learn how family experiences\, knowledge\, and childrearing beliefs and practices can be incorporated into early care and classroom settings. Cultural expectations and biases will be explored\, and participants will have an opportunity to increase their cultural awareness in terms of how their assumptions may affect their interaction with young children and families. Participants will demonstrate their understanding of how family structures\, diversity in social\, cultural\, linguistic\, or religious backgrounds influence family approaches to parenting in children birth to three\, each other\, and the community. Participants will gain and understanding of how relationships among caregivers\, infant/toddlers\, and families can impact other child-family\, child-practitioner\, and practitioner-family relationships.  This is a hybrid training and participants must complete the face to face session and online assessment to receive credit. \nTrainer: Stephanie Bentley\, Infant Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant (IEMHC) \nAudience: All Providers Caring for Infants\, Toddlers\, and Twos \nTraining Hours: 6 hours face-to-face\, 2 hours online assessment; Level of Learning: Intermediate \nFree Training
URL:https://www.four-c.org/event/program-for-infant-toddler-care-pitc-module-4-culture-families-and-providers/2023-05-17/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Child Development,Infant/Toddler,Online Training/Live Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230515T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230515T200000
DTSTAMP:20260611T042846
CREATED:20230329T170843Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230329T170843Z
UID:10000075-1684173600-1684180800@www.four-c.org
SUMMARY:Trauma in Early Childhood: How Does It Affect Children In Your Care?
DESCRIPTION:Participants will learn about how trauma affects the developing brain. The effect on the brain often reveals how and why a child may react\, or interact\, in a particular way after experiencing trauma.  Caregivers will be involved in a discussion about their knowledge of trauma and how to best support children in their program who may have endured a traumatic response.  Participants must attend both sessions to receive credit. \nTrainer: Andrea Cossey\, 4-C Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant \nAudience: All Providers \n4 Training Hours; Level of Learning: Introductory \nFee: \nNon 4-C Members: $10 \n4-C Members: Free
URL:https://www.four-c.org/event/trauma-in-early-childhood-how-does-it-affect-children-in-your-care/2023-05-15/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Online Training/Live Webinar,Social/Emotional
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230504T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230504T190000
DTSTAMP:20260611T042846
CREATED:20230329T170311Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230329T170359Z
UID:10000073-1683223200-1683226800@www.four-c.org
SUMMARY:Taking Care of You
DESCRIPTION:We are in a moment of time in our profession\, where it can leave us emotionally\, physically\, and mentally bankrupt.  To counter the pressure\, stress\, and chaos around us\, we need to practice healthy\, practical habits and routines of wellness and self-care.  We also need to ruse up to the expectations of taking care of our students and our colleagues\, amidst the challenges of this school season.  Everyone knows how important it is to identify their emotions and learn how to express them appropriately.  During our time together\, we will discuss and teach effective coping strategies. \nTrainer: Marquita Myels\, 4-C Infant/Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant \nAudience: All Providers \n1 Training Hour; Level of Learning: Introductory \nFee: \nNon 4-C Members: $10 \n4-C Members: Free
URL:https://www.four-c.org/event/taking-care-of-you/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Online Training/Live Webinar,Social/Emotional
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230426T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230426T213000
DTSTAMP:20260611T042846
CREATED:20230207T233919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230208T015022Z
UID:10000057-1682532000-1682544600@www.four-c.org
SUMMARY:Program for Infant Toddler Care (PITC): Module 3--Learning and Development
DESCRIPTION:This session explores brain development\, early learning and language development\, and appropriate curriculum planning for infants and toddlers. PITC’s view of infants as active\, self-motivated learners is explained and the role of caregiver in supporting infants’ desire for exploration is considered. The perspective that is presented can be summed up in the following way: “All children are born wired for feelings and ready to learn” when provided nurturing relationships and a peaceful but engaging environment that supports all learners\, including infants with special needs. Engaging discussion and activities support participant’s learning.  All sessions and online assessment must be completed for credit. \nTrainer: Stephanie Bentley\, Infant/Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant \nAudience: All Providers \nFree Training
URL:https://www.four-c.org/event/program-for-infant-toddler-care-pitc-module-3-learning-and-development/2023-04-26/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Infant/Toddler,Online Training/Live Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230419T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230419T213000
DTSTAMP:20260611T042846
CREATED:20230207T233919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230208T015022Z
UID:10000056-1681927200-1681939800@www.four-c.org
SUMMARY:Program for Infant Toddler Care (PITC): Module 3--Learning and Development
DESCRIPTION:This session explores brain development\, early learning and language development\, and appropriate curriculum planning for infants and toddlers. PITC’s view of infants as active\, self-motivated learners is explained and the role of caregiver in supporting infants’ desire for exploration is considered. The perspective that is presented can be summed up in the following way: “All children are born wired for feelings and ready to learn” when provided nurturing relationships and a peaceful but engaging environment that supports all learners\, including infants with special needs. Engaging discussion and activities support participant’s learning.  All sessions and online assessment must be completed for credit. \nTrainer: Stephanie Bentley\, Infant/Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant \nAudience: All Providers \nFree Training
URL:https://www.four-c.org/event/program-for-infant-toddler-care-pitc-module-3-learning-and-development/2023-04-19/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Infant/Toddler,Online Training/Live Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230418T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230418T210000
DTSTAMP:20260611T042846
CREATED:20230306T155018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230306T155018Z
UID:10000064-1681840800-1681851600@www.four-c.org
SUMMARY:Emergency Preparedness for Child Care Programs
DESCRIPTION:Children and families count on child care providers to be prepared when disasters strike.  This two-part training series will describe recognized child care emergency preparedness standards and discuss how to incorporate them into an emergency plan.  We will identify and discuss emergencies that may affect your program/home.  Ways to support the emotional needs of children and caregivers will be discussed as well as resources available to support child care emergency preparedness.  This training is a two part series with each training being 3 hours long.  You must attend all six hours in order to receive credit. \nTrainer: Maggie Fern\, 4-C Recruitment\, Retention\, Referral\, and Outreach Specialist \nAudience: All Providers \n6 Training Hours; Level of Learning: Introductory \nFee: \nNon 4-C Members: $10 \n4-C Members: Free
URL:https://www.four-c.org/event/emergency-preparedness-for-child-care-programs/2023-04-18/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Health/Safety,Online Training/Live Webinar
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