Feb. 23, 2000
Contact: Dawn Fuller
513-556-1823
dawn.fuller@uc.edu

The Arlitt Child and Family Research and Education Center is nationally recognized for its approach to teaching, learning and research. Arlitt experts will present research and educational ideas that are beneficial to both early childhood teachers and parents.

Individual sessions include:

8:30-9:30 a.m.

Can Young Children Add? What the Research Says -- Dawn Denno, consultant, Ohio Department of Education.

Transitioning children from preschool to kindergarten -- Louise Phillips, Arlitt early childhood education specialist and Monica Cosby, Arlitt assistant preschool teacher. When children enter kindergarten, they can feel a little apprehensive as they leave the familiarity of preschool for a new environment. This session explores what parents can do to ease their child's transition long before it takes place.

Discipline and guidance: Creative parenting -- Vicki Carr, Arlitt director. Spanking isn't the answer. Time-out isn't the answer. Learn how to guide and discipline the child to encourage independence and responsibility.

How children learn to read and write -- Brenda Hieronymus, Arlitt early childhood education specialist. Advice on how to select books that help children learn to read and also ideas that encourage children to enjoy writing.

Quick vegetarian cooking for families with preschoolers -- Andrea Foster, Arlitt family advocate. Recipes and samples of vegetarian dishes that are quick, easy and kid-friendly from a parent with three children who are vegetarian.


9:45-10:45 a.m.

Parents' and teachers' roles in schools -- Vicki Carr, Arlitt director. A discussion of how parents can be an active participant in the child's ongoing schooling.

Brain development in early childhood -- Connie Corkwell, Arlitt early childhood education specialist.

Inclusion: What does it look like and how does it happen? -- Nancy Struewing, Arlitt early childhood education specialist. Open discussions about the challenges and benefits of including children with disabilities in general classrooms.

Creating aesthetic preschool environments -- Kim Rioux and Joyce Hensler, Arlitt early childhood education specialists.


11 a.m.-noon

Embracing diversity in the new millennium -- Jennifer Williams, Arlitt mental health consultant, professional counselor and research associate. "We will explore different elements of diversity, or ways in which we differ (beyond race and gender) and identify how these differences might help or hinder one s successful progress in society," says Williams.

Accessing community resources for a variety of needs -- Monica Cosby, Arlitt assistant preschool teacher. An outline of the services provided by different community agencies, including housing assistance, counseling and child support.

Learning math at Arlitt: Activities and the reasons behind them -- Brenda Hieronymous, Arlitt early childhood education specialist. An explanation of how parents can utilize household items and activities to encourage children to develop their math knowledge, from a teacher who has authored two math books for young children.

What are children really saying? Understanding children's communication patterns and styles -- Jo-Anne Prendeville, UC assistant professor in communications sciences and disorders. Children learn to use language as they apply it to their routines. A discussion on how families can use their own household routines to help enhance their child's language.

How to talk to children about difficult topics -- Louise Phillips, Arlitt early childhood education specialist. A how-to session on how parents can approach issues such as abuse, death, divorce, separation and illness with their children.

For early registration and information, call 513-556-3802. Workshop spaces are limited by room sizes.