Events at MGfC
MGfC Family-Centered Care Series: Raising a Bilingual Child – Finding Strategies That Work Best for Your Family2023-05-23
When it comes to raising a bilingual or multilingual child, there are general rules of thumb and specific considerations for each family. Jacqueline Toscano, MA, CCC-SLP, will discuss how to support bilingual and multilingual language development in children.
MGfC Family-Centered Care Series: Tips for Language Development in Toddlers and Preschoolers2023-05-18
It can be common for young children to learn new words at an amazing rate. Jennifer Maietta, MS, CCC-SLP, and Emma Hill, MS, CCC-SLP, speech-language pathologists at Mass General for Children, will share how to help toddlers and preschoolers build language skills.
MGfC Family-Centered Care Series: The Teen Driver – Updates in the Age of Distraction2023-04-28
Motor vehicle crashes continue to be the leading cause of death and injury in adolescents. Michael R. Flaherty, DO, presents evidenced-based strategies to keep teen drivers safe from risks, including technological distractions.
MGfC Family-Centered Care Series: Tips to Develop Children’s Healthy Eating and Feeding Skills2023-03-13
When it comes to meals and snacks, your little one is learning all about different types of food. Specialists from Mass General for Children (MGfC) share tips on how to help your child develop healthy eating habits and the skills needed to chew, swallow, and feed themselves.
MGfC Family-Centered Care Series: Raising Healthy Hearts – Tips for Caregivers to Maximize a Child’s Heart Health for a Lifetime2023-02-09
We all want our children to be healthy for a lifetime. Dr. Lorraine M. Schratz of Mass General for Children will share the essentials to helping children and their families on their way to a heart-healthy lifestyle.
MGfC Family-Centered Care Series: Adapt and Overcome – Tips to Build Resiliency in Children2023-01-11
Resiliency is an important skill for overall wellbeing. Aude Henin, PhD, will share tips to help your child and family cope with challenges and stressors as the world readjusts after a global pandemic.
Mass General for Children Parenting Series: Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) in Children2022-11-30
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a common illness that affects the airways. Join our panel of experts from Mass General for Children to learn more about RSV, including symptoms, treatment, and prevention tips.
Mass General for Children Parenting Series: Guardianship 1012022-11-16
Learn about the different types and paths to guardianship in Massachusetts and how to prepare for it.
Mass General for Children Parenting Series: The Teen Driver2022-11-14
Michael R. Flaherty, DO, presents evidenced-based strategies to keep teen drivers safe. He also shares emerging strategies for parents to help their new drivers.
Mass General for Children Parenting Series: Preventing Bullying and Protecting Children2022-10-04
Bullying is an issue that can negatively impact children, teens, and young adults. In this webinar, Justine Dellaria, LICSW, will discuss the difference between conflict and bullying, the impact of bullying, and what can protect children from bullying or increase their risk.