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…

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…

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…

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…

Self-compassion involves treating ourselves kindly, like we would a close friend we cared about. Rather than continually judging and evaluating ourselves, self-compassion involves generating kindness toward ourselves as imperfect humans,…

Part 1 will explore intimate partner and gender-based violence and the lasting impact it may have on children who are witnesses or victims of this violence.  We will also examine…

What to Do with Dad After You Have His Attention.  Now that paternal involvement in the lives of children has been flagged as important to both child and family well-being,…

Leveraging his work with millions of students since 1999, Mawi Asgedom will share specific actionable tools caregivers can use to connect with their kids and help kids thrive. Mawi will…