Westlake Programs Focus on Allergies, Sensory Strategies For Kids

From Connecting for Kids: Whether your child is newly diagnosed with food allergies or you have been on this journey for years, we invite you to join Abby Glick, MD, of Northeast Ohio Food Allergy Network (NEOFAN) and other families as we discuss our experiences. We will share tips for dealing with food outside the home and managing family and friends who just don’t understand. We will also discuss “25 Things Only a Food Allergy Parent Would Understand.” Co-sponsored by NEOFAN and presented in partnership with Westlake Porter Public Library. Free, supervised children’s activities are available, but adults and children must register separately. connectingforkids.org/support

Tuesday, March 5, 6:30 pm

Westlake Porter Public Library

Sensory Strategies to Build Every Child’s Self Control and Competence

What is the best way to equip your child to stay in control of his or her emotions and behaviors through the ups and downs of daily life? Are you interested in finding ways to coach your child rather than having to referee an outburst? Join Meghan Barlow, PhD, of Meghan Barlow and Associates, and Christine Chambers, OTR/L, MEd, of Abilities First, LLC, as they provide practical tips that families can implement immediately to help children successfully navigate through their daily activities. Learn ‘pregame’ sensory strategies and activities for waking up and getting ready, handling unexpected situations, staying calm at social gatherings, completing work, and learning to play and have fun in a variety of environments. This program is for typically developing children as well as children with developmental delays. Presented in partnership with Westlake Porter Public Library. Free, supervised children’s activities are available, but adults and children must register separately. connectingforkids.org/speakerseries

Friday, March 15, 11:30 am

Westlake Porter Public Library

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