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March 10, 2025Uncategorized, by

State of the Child: The Way of Play

First 5 Mendocino hosted a Professional Training in their State of the Child series March 5th at the Ukiah Valley Conference Center, bringing Dr. Tina Payne Bryson and Georgie Wisen-Vincent to Ukiah. The workshop centered around their insightful new book, The Way of Play: Using Little Moments of Big Connection to Raise Calm and Confident Kids. This inspiring and engaging full-day session explored the profound impact of play on child development and the essential role it plays in fostering emotional intelligence.
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December 31, 2024Child Health & Development, Early Learning & Care, Parent Support, , , by

The 5 Principles of Triple P Positive Parenting

The Triple P Positive Parenting Program offers valuable principles to guide parents in creating a nurturing and supportive environment for their children. By ensuring a safe and interesting environment, fostering a positive learning atmosphere, utilizing assertive discipline, setting realistic expectations, and taking care of yourself, you can build stronger relationships with your children and support their growth and development. Embrace these principles to enhance your parenting journey!
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December 19, 2024About our Team, Child Health & Development, Community Partners, Early Learning & Care, Parent Support, by

Celebrating 25 Years of Dedicated Service

First 5 Mendocino's commitment to fostering a supportive environment for children and families has made a lasting impact on the community. Our team's focus on early childhood development, resource provision, collaboration, advocacy, and funding has helped shape a brighter future for the children of Mendocino County. We remain committed to moving forward, improving systems and outcomes for all children and families.
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March 14, 2024Child Health & Development, Community Partners, Early Learning & Care, Parent Support, , by

First 5 Mendocino Hosts Another Successful Children’s Mental Health Summit

We are thrilled to announce the incredible success of the State of the Child Summit, which took place on March 6 and 7 at the Ukiah Valley Conference Center. The summit brought together nearly 150 professionals, representing 42 different agencies, serving Mendocino County families to hear from renowned experts and speakers, including Tina Payne Bryson, PhD, MaryCatherine McDonald, PhD, Georgie Wisen-Vincent, and Gaelin Elmore, to address critical issues related to children's mental health and well-being.
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January 30, 2024About our Team, Child Health & Development, Community Partners, Early Learning & Care, , , by

First 5 Mendocino Hosts Children’s Mental Health Conference

On March 6 and 7, First 5 Mendocino will host its annual two-day children's mental health summit, State of the Child, at the Ukiah Valley Conference Center, 200 S. School Street. The free event provides an opportunity for Mendocino County professionals who work with foster youth, foster parents, child caregivers, and community members to engage with nationally recognized and local presenters to gain valuable insights into children's mental health, trauma-informed care, and strategies for promoting resilience in children and youth.
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