Neuroscience research underscores the influence of environmental factors, teratogens, and prenatal or postnatal stressors such as trauma, alcohol, and drug exposure on brain development. Many children impacted by these factors also face behavioral struggles. Why do traditional parenting techniques often fall short for such children and what alternative strategies can parents use to effectively support…

Labels take on a life of their own as the words we speak and write have great power to build up, define or defeat a child. These labels have the ability to follow children for the rest of their lives and can shape their attitude, self-esteem, relationships and professional life. Derek Clark will give you…

C&TC is a benefit for children in Minnesota who are eligible for Medical Assistance (Medicaid). C&TC provides for a regular schedule of well-child checks 0-20 years of age that help children and youth stay healthy. These well-child checks look at your child’s growth, development and overall health. These "checkups" are meant to keep your child healthy by…

Discussions around suicide and self-injury can be challenging and uncomfortable, yet these conversations are critical in providing effective support and intervention. This workshop is designed to provide a safe space to address stigma, build confidence and skills in risk assessment, initiate meaningful dialogue and foster a safe environment for individuals struggling with suicidal experiences and/or…

Rarely discussed are the problematic issues that arise in the child who is adopted from one ethnicity/culture and placed into another, especially if that placement revolves around race. My experience as an anthropologist and Native American transracial adoptee allows me to speak directly about the negative pressure we encounter as we attempt to navigate the…