The Anna Shaw Children’s Institute (ASCI) will host a free webinar titled “Staying Healthy During a Viral Pandemic: Tips for Mind and Body” on Thursday, Nov. 19 from 1 to 2 p.m.
Anna Shaw Children’s Institute (ASCI), 1201 Burleyson Road, will hold a Saturday Workshop, titled, “How to Help Your Children When They Worry” on Saturday, Nov. 7 from 9 a.m. to noon. Evan Anderson, PhD, pediatric psychologist, will present. His topic is Managing Anxiety in Children. This session is designed for parents, grandparents, and guardians. No childcare will be provided.
If you would like to attend this class and need assistance with interpretation services and/or auxiliary aids, please indicate when registering. ASCI follows social distancing and CDC safety guidelines. Please park in the lower lot. Space is limited. Please RSVP by Nov. 5 by calling 706-226-8911.
Anna Shaw Children’s Institute (ASCI), 1201 Burleyson Road, will soon hold a 12-week social skills workshop for parents of children with autism. The cost is $20 per session.
They will meet in the Southern Magnolia Room. Sessions include a caregiver group and children’s groups for ages 5 to 7 on Mondays, from 4 to 5 p.m., July 27 to Oct. 19, and groups with children ages 8 to 11 on Tuesdays, from 4 to 5 p.m., July 28 to Oct. 20.
These groups are collaborative and will provide skills and support for facilitating social success for children. ASCI follows social and CDC safety guidelines.
If you would like to attend this event and need assistance with interpretation services and/or auxiliary aids, please indicate when registering. Space is limited. To register or for more information, call 706-226-8911.
There have been a lot of sudden changes that you and your loved ones may have been dealing with recently. These changes may be stressful and scary for both adults and children. Having your child home full-time, needing to help with their school work, worries about loved ones getting sick, loss of jobs and deadly storms add a lot to the stress of children and adults. Here are some tools that can help:
Routine –Try to keep a steady routine every day. Even a simple schedule like breakfast, exercise/play outside, school work, outside play, then lunch helps kids know what to expect and helps them feel safer.
Praise –Time-out is helpful for kids who are acting up, but remember to also notice and praise kids when you see them being good, kind and helpful. Even a few minutes of special play time with your child can be a great reward for them.
School work first –Getting school work out of the way in the morning is often easier than trying to turn off the TV or take away games to start school. If they know that they get to play as soon as school work is done, it can help kids want to get done more quickly.
Connect –Help children keep in touch with family and friends through the phone or video chats. They can make a video or draw pictures and send a photo of that picture to family or teachers through a text message.
Exercise –Make sure children have time to be active several times per day. Going on walks in the neighborhood, running around the yard, or even exercising along with child-friendly YouTube videos can help.
Healthy food –Eating regular meals, drinking lots of water, and eating healthy food like fruit for snacks can help keep their energy level more consistent through the day compared to the spikes and grumpiness that can happen after eating some snacks or treats. While special treats can help their mood, making sure they have regular meals is also important. Having them help cook some of the food may make them more willing to eat it.
Sleep –Getting some extra time to sleep in each morning can be very nice, but it is important to keep a steady bedtime routine. Having a good night’s sleep helps everyone’s mood in the family.
Especially when there are potentially scary events in the community, it is important to check in with kids to see what they are worrying about and help them understand in a way that is right for their age.
Ask –Always start by asking what they think is going on and what they might have heard. Often they will surprise you by what they know, but they may be worried about something that is really not a problem and you can help them feel better about those fears.
Explain –Sharing true information is important so a child can understand the importance of not playing with other children and washing their hands. Still be careful to tell them about the problem in a way they can understand and not be too scared about.
Limit media –While we all want to hear and see what has happened, it is important to be careful what your child may be seeing in the news or on social media.
Show people helping –Showing news stories and talking with your child about all the people who help in scary situations can help them feel safer.
Find ways to help –Children love to help, so giving them some ideas of things they can do will help them feel like they are not powerless in a scary time. Together you can plan basic safety things like washing their hands. You can also talk about drawing pictures or making cards to thank the helpers. Your child may even want to look through their toys or books or clothes to donate to people in need.
And, remember, if your child keeps feeling very scared or has trouble sleeping because of fear, you can talk with your pediatrician’s office or look at healthychildren.org for more ways to help.
Bradley Wellness Center (BWC) will offer a free CPR for Parents class from 6 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, March 11.
Taught by Megan Stockburger, BWC program supervisor, the class will include the basics of CPR, first aid and choking remedies for children and infants. Stockburger is a certified American Heart Association instructor.
“Because little ones are so curious and have such small airways, choking is very common in infants and children,” said Stockburger. “This class is focused on helping you to achieve confidence and be prepared for the unthinkable.”
The class is designed for beginners and does not include formal certification.
“This class is great for expectant parents, grandparents, babysitters or anyone who has regular contact with children,” Stockburger said.
Registration is required to ensure proper materials. Please register by calling 706-278-9355. To receive assistance with interpretation services and/or auxiliary aids during this event, please let us know when registering.
The Anna Shaw Children’s Institute (ASCI), 1201 Burleyson Road, will hold a family support class on Tuesday, Feb. 4 at 6 p.m. in the Southern Magnolia Rooms on first floor of the facility. The topic will be “Learning Differences.”
Nancy Carnevale, MD, medical director, and Nancy Tomanelli, occupational therapist, will present the class.
This class is part of ASCI’s CHAMP series. CHAMP stands for Classes to Help, Advise and Motivate Parents. The sessions will be held on the first Tuesday of each month. The CHAMP series is open to families of children of any age.
Please register by calling 706-226-8911. Space is limited. Limited childcare for children 12 and under will be available. To receive assistance with interpretation services and/or auxiliary aids during this event, please let us know when registering.
Participants are encouraged to park in the lower lot since the upper doors will be locked by 6 p.m.
The Anna Shaw Children’s Institute (ASCI), 1201 Burleyson Road, will hold a family support class on Tuesday, Jan. 7 at 6 p.m. in the Southern Magnolia Rooms on first floor of the facility. The topic will be “Early Childhood: Managing Tantrums by Encouraging Interaction and Communication.”
Kelsey Nelson, BCBA, board certified behavioral analyst, and Jennifer Bray, BSW, social worker, will present this class, which focuses on being a good “interactor” with children with developmental challenges. Tips to deal with tantrums will be a part of the program.
This class is part of ASCI’s CHAMP series. CHAMP stands for Classes to Help, Advise and Motivate Parents. The sessions will be held on the first Tuesday of each month. The CHAMP series is open to families of children of any age.
Please register by calling 706-226-8911. Space is limited. Limited childcare for children 12 and under will be available. To receive assistance with interpretation services and/or auxiliary aids during this event, please let us know when registering.
Participants are encouraged to park in the lower lot since the upper doors will be locked by 6 p.m.
The Anna Shaw Children’s Institute (ASCI), 1201 Burleyson Road, will hold a family support class on Tuesday, Nov. 5 at 6 p.m. in the Southern Magnolia Rooms on first floor of the facility.
Lindsey Coker, director of Community Initiatives and Special Needs Services at the North Georgia Healthcare Partnership, will provide an introduction to IEP/504 process (special education support).
This class is part of ASCI’s CHAMP series. CHAMP stands for Classes to Help, Advise and Motivate Parents. The sessions will be held on the first Tuesday of each month. The CHAMP series is open to families of children of any age.
Please register by calling 706-226-8911. Space is limited. Childcare will be available for the first 10 families requesting the service. To receive assistance with interpretation services and/or auxiliary aids during this event, please let us know when registering.
Participants are encouraged to park in the lower lot since the upper doors will be locked by 6 p.m.
The Anna Shaw Children’s Institute (ASCI), 1201 Burleyson Road, will hold a family support class on Tuesday, Oct. 1 at 6 p.m. in the Southern Magnolia Rooms on first floor of the facility.
Emily Brandt, MD, developmental and behavioral pediatrician, will provide an introduction to ADHD.
“As children settle into the new school year, concerns may be raised about how they are learning and functioning in the classroom,” said Brandt. “ADHD is one of many factors that can make learning a challenge, so we will talk about what it can look like and what interventions may help.”
This class is part of ASCI’s CHAMP series. CHAMP stands for Classes to Help, Advise and Motivate Parents. The sessions will be held each month. The CHAMP series is open to families of children of any age.
Please register by calling 706-226-8911. Space is limited. Childcare will be available for the first 10 families requesting the service. To receive assistance with interpretation services and/or auxiliary aids during this event, please let us know when registering.
Participants are encouraged to park in the lower lot since the upper doors will be locked by 6 p.m.
From left are Nancy Carnevale, MD, medical director, and Nancy Tomanelli, occupational therapist.
The Anna Shaw Children’s Institute (ASCI), 1201 Burleyson Road, will hold a family support class on Tuesday, Aug. 6 at 6 p.m. in the Southern Magnolia Rooms on the first floor of the facility. The topic will be “Back to School.”
This class is part of ASCI’s CHAMP series. CHAMP stands for Classes to Help, Advise and Motivate Parents. The sessions will be held each month. The CHAMP series is open to families of children of any age.
Nancy Carnevale, MD, medical director, and Nancy Tomanelli, occupational therapist, will present the class, which will include information on managing organization, study skills, handwriting, and more.
Please register by calling 706-226-8911. Space is limited. Childcare will be available for the first 10 families requesting the service.
Participants are encouraged to park in the lower lot since the upper doors will be locked by 6 p.m.