Parents are invited to join us for our upcoming 3-week series aimed at supporting families as they prepare for the holidays during these challenging times. These conversations are hosted via Zoom by the Basalt Regional Library and led by FocusedKids.
Delight, Intrigue, Empower
FocusedKids was recently featured in a wonderful article written by Jenny Stahl, Early Childhood Coordinator of ECS Child’s Play Preschool.
Inspire Excellence Award
FocusedKids founder Kathy Hegberg was recently recognized by the Cave Creek Unified School District with an Education & Community Services Inspire Excellence Award.
FocusedFamilies – Weekly Conversations for Parents
Join the conversation with FocusedKids and parents as we navigate these challenging times. FocusedKids’ new parent program aims to support families as you prepare to send your children back to school virtually or in-person this Fall. We will provide parents with calming strategies so you can show up for yourself and kids in a healthy way.
Program Pivot
With the advent of the COVID virus, FocusedKids has pivoted its program platform to include virtual training and lessons. To our delight, we learned that not only can live Zoom lessons work well, but they allow us to expand our reach into classrooms and homes.
The Grateful Goat: A Story for Children Everywhere
Grateful Goat’s story teaches us that sometimes hard things happen. But then they end, and life can be good again – even if it might be different.
Quarantine Coloring Books
FocusedKids has recently produced a small coloring book using our concepts on how to manage this crazy, quarantined time.
Family Stress Relief Fund
FocusedKids created the Family Stress Relief Fund to assist families who are struggling to survive during the pandemic crisis.
Happy 2020 From FocusedKids!
What we are looking forward to… More happy, focused kids. More happy parents and teachers. One FocusedKids Lesson book! Creating FocusedKids online classes. FocusedKids Community Chats. Growing our community partnerships. More evaluation outcomes. A HAPPIER, CALMER, WORLD!
Getting Kids Unhooked From Their Smartphones
Conversations with both parents and teachers these days seem consumed with what to do about kids and their devices. From a neurodevelopment perspective, the answer is simple. Put them away unless you absolutely need them! Observationally, when a preschooler arrives at the beginning of the day glued to his parent’s smartphone, after the parent leaves (with the phone) that child … Read More