Eight Sessions of BrightStart

Sessions will be made available weekly if you are attending a zoom or in-person discussion group.

  • 1

    Welcome to BrightStart For Parents

  • 2

    Session 1: Dreaming Big, Reaching High

    • Dreaming Big, Reaching High — Session 1 Handout

    • The Goal of Parenting

    • Imagine Your Child's Future

    • The Balance of Responsibility

    • Reflecting on the Balance of Responsibility

    • What's So Great About Dads and S.A.G.E.

    • Welcome to Sparkler
  • 3

    Session 2: The Spectacular Early Years

    • The Spectacular Early Years — Session 2 Handout

    • A Look at How Your Baby’s Brain Develops

    • The Spectacular Early Years: Why Are They So Important?

    • Michael's Story: Birth to Three Success

    • Brain Wonders from Zero to Three

    • Session 2 Conclusion
  • 4

    A Few Tips for Reading

    • Tips for Beginning to Read with Your Child

    • Bedtime Reading

  • 5

    Session 3: Relationship Matters

    • Relationship Matters — Session 3 Handout

    • Introduction to Your Relationship with Your Child

    • Name That Feeling Activity

    • Your Child Is Paying Attention to You!!

    • Being With Explained

    • Session 3 Conclusion

  • 6

    Session 4: Building Blocks of a Peaceful Home

    • Building Blocks for a Peaceful Home Handout

    • Intro to Building Blocks to a Peaceful Home

    • The Roof of Emotional Climate

    • The Window of Reflection

    • The Fence of Teaching and Setting Limits

    • The Door: Having a Plan

    • The Key and Conclusion
  • 7

    Session 5: Mealtimes with Toddlers

    • Mealtimes with Toddlers — Session 5 Handout

    • Mealtimes with Toddlers Introduction

    • What Parents Can Do

    • Your Baby and Food

    • Tips for Good Nutrition

    • Know What You're Eating

    • Benefits of Family Mealtimes
  • 8

    Session 6: The Everyday Necessity of Words

    • The Everyday Neccessity of Words — Session 6 Handout

    • Introduction — Learning Language

    • Spoken Words at Home

    • Using Words to Learn
  • 9

    Session 7: Helping Children Focus and Pay Attention

    • How to Help Your Child Focus and Pay Attention — Session 7 Handout

    • Introduction to Helping Kids Focus and Pay Attention

    • Down Time and Mindset

    • Elements of Attention

    • What You Can Do

    • A Note About Stress
  • 10

    Session 8: The Importance of Play

    • The Importance of Play — Session 8 Handout

    • Introduction to Play

    • Types of Play

    • Playing with Toys