Building Baby’s Brain Power - Strategies to Help All Infants Blossom

During this engaging live online webinar, you will

• Gain methods to help infants construct the brain pathways needed to thrive
• Explore the amazing things infants are observing and learning about the world around them
• Identify caregiving strategies that promote optimal growth and development through sensitive and responsive care
• Collect methods to foster trust with helpful routines that reduce upset and promote the infant’s ability to soothe and calm
• Watch interesting videos and identify what adults can do to increase communication skills and engage infants in meaningful ways
• Have fun learning with Raelene Ostberg, who has over fifteen years in infant classrooms at Early Childhood Family Education. Participants love Raelene’s energy, enthusiasm, and theatrical storytelling that bring proven strategies to life!
• Receive quality early childhood training hours - All participants who fully complete the course will receive a training hours certificate for 2-training hours for each webinar

You gain 2 training hours!

To receive your training hours for this course, you must fully participate (you may not miss more than 15 minutes of the webinar) and complete a brief survey.

100% Approved for both MN and NY for 2-training hours.

If you need any assistance registering or have questions,  simply reach out to Krista, Administrative Director at: admin@thriving-together.com

Visit the website to see all upcoming courses and on-demand anytime learning opportunities!  - https://www.thriving-together.com/webinars

We hope you can join us for this fun and informative learning opportunity!

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*Approved in Minnesota for KCF Area I: Child Development & Learning (2 Hours)

*Approved in New York for Child Growth and Development (1 Hour) & Environment and Curriculum (1 Hour)

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FAQ:

• Are these trainings approved in Develop and Aspire? YES! All of our live webinars are approved in Develop/MNCPD-Achieve and Aspire (All are considered "Quality Assured" trainings that count toward NYS regulatory training requirements.)
• How long does Develop/Aspire entry take? Develop/Aspire entry occurs within 1 business day after you finish the course survey.
• Do you offer a discount for groups? Yes! If you sign up five or more, we give an additional 10% of the series rate.

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100% of participants recommend this online class!

Participant Feedback:

• "Great information that I will put into action tomorrow!!" - Childcare Provider
• "It's amazing! I love that we can interact without being seen/heard." - Childcare Provider
• "Raelene does amazing and shares so much good information!" - Brenda S, Childcare Provider
• "I have ENJOYED all 3 of Raelene's webinars I've taken in the last few weeks & looking forward to future classes with her!" - Childcare Provider
• "Was packed full of useful material, easy to understand and put into practice." - Karen P, Childcare Provider
• "Very helpful and lots of great ideas of how to work with toddlers and infants. Walked away feeling excited to try new ideas." - Childcare Provider
• "It was engaging and interactive; you learn some good general concepts about babies' brain development; you receive a set of playful chants to use; Raelene as always is a well prepared and fun instructor; you receive positive reminder that you are important to the babies in your care and the work you do does really matter" - Laura P,  Early Childhood Teacher

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Training Hours

Participants will receive a training certificate (and entry into Develop or Aspire, if needed) within two business days of attending the webinar, fully participating, and filling out the short post-webinar survey.  For training hours, you will need to participate in chats, polls, and a question/answer time as you apply the concepts to your environment. To receive training hours, participants must not miss more than 15 minutes of the session.

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Technology Information

Worried about the tech?

• If needed, set up a time to test your connection before that day to go over any questions or concerns you might have by emailing Krista, Administrative Director at: admin@thriving-together.com
• If you are unfamiliar with the format, join Raelene five minutes before the webinar to go over the course expectations or view the video at https://youtu.be/b169sCfhtkg

These interactive live webinars are offered through Zoom Webinar.  You simply need

• Download the "Zoom Client for Meetings" App at https://zoom.us/download
• An internet connection – broadband wired or wireless (3G or 4G/LTE)
• Speakers – built-in or USB plug-in or wireless Bluetooth (you will not need a webcam or microphone as you will not be seen or heard)  - To find out more about this wonderful online learning format, view this video!

You will not be seen or heard, so you do not need a microphone or video/webcam capability. Mostly just an internet connected device (works great on desk top, lap top, or tablet/Ipad!)

During this live, easy and engaging learning format, you will

• Have fun learning while you gain useful strategies you can use today with the young children you care for.
• Hear an engaging live presentation by Raelene Ostberg, Master Trainer and Founder of Thriving Together, on a live webcam with an insightful powerpoint presentation.
• Participate in interactive polls, chats, and a problem-solving session.
• Lower your stress, increase your success, and enhance your joy while caring for young children
• NOTE: *You will not be seen or heard (so you can even be in your pjs!)

We look forward to learning with you!