The Mailman Segal Institute for Early Childhood Studies at Nova Southeastern University is partnering with Whole Foods Market on a series of parent workshops developed to teach parents practical skills for fostering healthy child development and behavior.

Workshops, led by early childhood specialists, are held the second Tuesday of the month in the Whole Foods Market in Plantation. Everyone is welcome to these free workshops, which include a free muffin, coffee and five-minute massage.

Upcoming workshops include:

Positive Discipline Overview, May 12, 9-10:30 a.m.
Learn the knowledge and practical skills to improve family communication and encourage cooperation. Discuss challenges with other parents and learn effective discipline strategies that encourage self-esteem and mutual respect.

Is My Child on Track? June 9, 9-10:30 a.m.
Learn more about the typical language milestones in child development and discuss your concerns with your child’s language development.

Bedtime Challenges, July 14, 9-10:30 a.m.
Explore various alternatives and strategies that provide nurturing approaches to the bedtime routine (birth-five years).

For more information on these workshops or MSI, contact Karla Hernandez at 954-262-6902 or karlhern@nova.edu

-- Scott Fishman