2010 Parent Talk Lecture Series

PEPS Parent Talk Lecture Series was developed so that parents can continue to learn and share with others beyond their initial PEPS experience.  Parent Talk Lectures quickly filled up last year and this year promises to be just as great! In order to reserve your seat, we kindly suggest a tax-deductible donation of $10.00.

Please note that all PEPS lectures are for parents only. Tiny babes in arms are welcome, but we ask that children stay home with a caregiver.

Introducing Foods: A Three Course Meal - Susanna Block, MD

 Wednesday, September 15, 2010 ** 7 - 9pm

Mukilteo YMCA

 Reserve a spot for this lecture here!

Dr. Susanna Block will go through the 3 "courses" of introducing your baby to solid foods: Course 1 deals with the 4 stages of taste development. Course 2 explains when certain foods are best introduced and which foods they are best paired with. Course 3 will tackle Organics- which, if any, really matter!

Susanna Block, MD is a Pediatric Board Certified, American Academy Pediatrics Fellow. As part of her desire to promote health and cultural understanding, she co-founded World Baby Foods which develops, produces and markets multicultural organic cuisine for babies. To find out more, go to http://worldbabyfoods.com/.

My Little Chatterbox - Shannon Salverda, M.S., CCC-SLP

Thursday, September 30, 2010 ** 10-11am
Wallingford

Reserve a spot for this lecture here!

During this workshop, speech pathologist Shannon Salverda, will help you shape speech and language skills in your little one during this interactive workshop using sign language and other methods. A very popular topic with the pre-verbal set, we encourage you to sign up early for this event! *Children are welcome at this event*

Shannon Salverda, M.S., CCC-SLP has a Bachelor's degree in Speech and Hearing Science and a Master's of Science in Communicative Disorders with an emphasis in pediatric neurology. She holds a Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech and Hearing Association and is trained in a variety of teaching methods. Perhaps most importantly, Shannon is the mother of two glorious young ones. She founded Chatterbox Learning to meld her passion for teaching and communication with the desire to spend more time with her own chattering children as they grow. To learn more about Shannon and chatterbox learning check out her website at www.chatterboxlearning.com.

Little Sponges! Babies and Language Acquisition - Jackie Friedman Mighdoll

Tuesday, October 26, 2010 ** 7-9pm

Wallingford

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Did you know that babies start learning language while in the womb? Jackie Friedman Mighdoll will share some of the compelling research on language acquisition and the many benefits that come with exposing children to world languages at a very young age. Our kids are growing up in a global society, and Jackie explores different ways parents can introduce language and culture to babies and young children, and ideas for making the most out of the opportunities in our multicultural city.

Jackie Friedman Mighdoll is founder and president of Sponge, a leader in children’s language education with classes in Spanish, Mandarin, French and Japanese at its own centers and in before- and after-school programs throughout the greater Seattle area (www.spongeschool.com). She founded Sponge in 2005 to help children have rich language experiences from an early age. Jackie has been working internationally and inter-culturally for two decades. She has an MBA from the Wharton School of Business and a Masters in International Studies from the University of Pennsylvania. She is mom to two little world citizens, ages 4 and 6.

Partners as Parents; Strengthening the Couple Relationship- Jennyfer Raden, MA

Wednesday, November 3, 2010 ** 7-9pm

Wallingford

Reserve a spot for this lecture here!

Being a parent changes your relationship with your friends, your family, and your co-workers but most of all it puts new meaning, stress and pressure on your connection to your partner. After the birth of their first child, 2 out of 3 parents are less satisfied and more irritable in their relationship. In this talk, Jennyfer will share the results of 35 years of research about what helps parents stay connected and recapture a fulfilling partnership. 

Jennyfer Raden MA, LMHC,  holds a BA in Psychology from Whitman College and a MA in Applied Behavioral Sciences from Bastyr University. Her counseling practices are based on her 13 years of experience helping families move from distress to health. She has advanced training from the Gottman Institute in research based methods of relationship therapy and providing proven tools to strengthen new families. Her Professional experience includes Loving Couples Loving Children, Family Preservation Services, Child and Family Mental Health,Adult Mental Health Services. She is also one of PEPS most popular speakers and regularly provides Bringing Baby Home workshops for couples with newborn babies. Jennyfer's website is http://www.healthycouples.org.

Past Lectures in the 2010 series

Introducing Foods: A Three Course Meal - Susanna Block, MD

Held on Tuesday, February 23, 2010 ** 7-9 pm, in Wallingford

Dr. Susanna Block went through the 3 "courses" of introducing your baby to solid foods.

Susanna Block, MD is a Pediatric Board Certified, American Academy Pediatrics Fellow. As part of her desire to promote health and cultural understanding, she co-founded World Baby Foods which develops, produces and markets multicultural organic cuisine for babies. To find out more, go to http://worldbabyfoods.com/.

Toilet Training for Toddlers - Jan Faull, M.Ed

Held on Monday, April 12, 2010  in Wallingford

Jan Faull had the answer to all of sorts of potty training questions! Jan is the author of Mommy, I Have To Go Potty.

Sleeping Like a Baby - Catherine Darley, ND

Held on Tuesday, June 1, 2010 in Mukilteo- Snohomish County

Dr. Darley explored ways to help infants sleep like a baby! This lecture focused on infant sleep and was designed to address the needs of babies 4-12 months old. 

How to Have your Second Child First - Kerry Colburn and Rob Sorensen

 Held on Wednesday, June 9, 2010 in Wallingford

Act like an experienced parent—even when you’re not! Kerry Colburn & Rob Sorensen are the authors of the new book, How to Have Your Second Child First: 100 Things that Would Be Good to Know the First Time Around.

THANK YOU to our 2010 PARENT TALK Lecture Sponsors and to
The Boeing Company for supporting the PEPS Lectures in Snohomish County!