Tag: Brain Development

Adolescent Brain Development

Adolescent Brain Development

| June 6, 2016

The Arizona Department of Health Services has added 4 new Adolescent Brain Development: Understanding the Impact of Stress & Trauma training dates in Phoenix, Tucson and Flagstaff…

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How does the ‘toxic stress’ of poverty hurt the developing brain?

How does the ‘toxic stress’ of poverty hurt the developing brain?

| June 29, 2015

A growing body of research shows that the stress of growing up in poverty can have long-term effects on children’s brains and cognitive development. How can so-called “toxic stress” be prevented?PBS NewsHour’s Megan Thompson reports in this latest story from the continuing public media series “Chasing the Dream.” Thompson is currently a fellow with the […]

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The Way to Beat Poverty

The Way to Beat Poverty

| September 17, 2014

By NICHOLAS KRISTOF and SHERYL WuDUNN SEPT. 12, 2014 AS our children were growing up, one of their playmates was a girl named Jessica. Our kids would disappear with Jessica to make forts, build a treehouse and share dreams. We were always concerned because — there’s no polite way to say this — Jessica was […]

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Media’s Influence on Brain Development, Health, and Behavior on September 11th

Media’s Influence on Brain Development, Health, and Behavior on September 11th

| September 10, 2014

Explore the positive and negative effects of screen media.  Learn about national recommended guidelines related to screen exposure for care providers and parents. Where: NCHC 2920 N. 4th Street (Training Facility middle of parking lot) When: Thursday, September 11th 6pm to 8pm Register by email ectc@asccaz.org or call 928-714-1716 Provided by Flagstaff Community Foundation, ASCC […]

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Have a Child 0 -5 years? TLC’s Parenting College – Series Starts Sept. 13!

Have a Child 0 -5 years? TLC’s Parenting College – Series Starts Sept. 13!

| September 9, 2014

Transformative Learning Center Do you have a child 0-5 years old? You are invited to participate in Parenting College! Parents have a critical role in ensuring their child reaches his/her potential! Parenting College is a comprehensive course empowering parents with knowledge of early development and parenting. Through open discussion, hand-on experiences and reflection parents explore topics […]

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Have a Child 0 -5 years – See More About TLC’s Parenting College

Have a Child 0 -5 years – See More About TLC’s Parenting College

| September 4, 2014

Transformative Learning Center Do you have a child 0-5 years old? You are invited to participate in Parenting College! Parents have a critical role in ensuring their child reaches his/her potential! Parenting College is a comprehensive course empowering parents with knowledge of early development and parenting. Through open discussion, hand-on experiences and reflection parents explore topics […]

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Early Childhood Education Workshops

Early Childhood Education Workshops

| August 7, 2014

Happy Summer from the Association for Supportive Child Care! This is a great time to attend some training workshops to get ready for the start of the school year. Please find attached local workshops for August and September and the August flyers. Call ASCC at 928.714.1716 or e-mail ectc@asccaz.org to sign up. Remember, if you […]

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You are invited to participate in Parenting College!

You are invited to participate in Parenting College!

| July 24, 2014

Transformative Learning Center Do you have a child 0-5 years old? You are invited to participate in Parenting College! Parents have a critical role in ensuring their child reaches his/her potential! Parenting College is a comprehensive course empowering parents with knowledge of early development and parenting. Through open discussion, hand-on experiences and reflection parents explore topics […]

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CocoNuts Summer Camp — Ages 9-13 — Jul 28-Aug 1 — Register NOW!

CocoNuts Summer Camp — Ages 9-13 — Jul 28-Aug 1 — Register NOW!

| July 8, 2014

CocoNuts Summer Camp! Are You Ready to Take on the Excitement of the Challenging Outrageous Camp of Nutty Unique Technology & Science? COCONUTS 1.0 is a week long half-day summer program in LEGO NXT Robotics for kids ages 9-13 who will be in 4th-8th grades in the fall Hosted by the award-winning CocoNuts FIRST Robotics team […]

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Summer Camp at Flagstaff School of Music!! — Sign up Now!

Summer Camp at Flagstaff School of Music!! — Sign up Now!

| June 6, 2014

Summer Camp at Flagstaff School of Music

Week 1: June 23 – 27 & Week 2: July 21 – 25
Mon-Fri 10-4 (early & late pick up extra)

25 hours of music instruction each week !!

Music history
Ear training
Music theory
Group & Private instruction
Performances on Friday!
Sign up now!! Deadline for sign up will be Wednesday the 11th

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