The WA State Fathers Network and its work was recently the subject of the podcast Once Upon a Gene. The host of the show, Effie is looking for men who have a child with special needs (of all kinds) to tell their story. If you're interested contact me at louis.mendoza@kindering.org and I'll connect you with [...]
All kids want to play. Kids with disabilities are no different. “Ian” is a short, animated film inspired by the real-life Ian, a boy with a disability determined to get to the playground despite his playmates bullying him. This film sets out to show that children with disabilities can and should be included. https://www.respectability.org/2018/12/short-film-about-playground-inclusion-wins-international-acclaim/
This is part of the Best Starts for Kids effort. The target audience is caregivers of children age 0-10 and there is a STRONG INTEREST IN HEARING FROM MEN. More information, including how to RSVP is in the flyer.
The Well Visit Planner is an online tool to help families prepare for their children’s upcoming well-child visits to the health care provider. It’s free to use; is available in English and Spanish; takes 10-15 minutes to fill out before each visit; and can be printed and taken to a visit to help your and [...]
The DAD Project returns! In this weekly series on 6 consecutive Sundays, Dads bring their babies (under 8 months of age) to experience the importance of infant-father relationships, the wonder of development, and the joys of fatherhood! Moms are free to focus on self-care while Dad and baby are bonding! Space is limited! https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?oeidk=a07efw54bcefc4f367b&oseq=&c=&ch= [...]
Warm up on this chilly winter weekend with our friends in the cello section! Hosted by board-certified music therapist, Mike Thomas, your family will learn about the cello in an environment that is designed specifically for children ages 5–8 on the Autism spectrum or with other sensory sensitivities. The concert experience includes instrument exploration before [...]
An RSVP and an intake phone call is required to participate. It will be held at a confidential location to ensure a safe and supportive space. See the flyer for more information. If any adults with DD and/or who are transgender or gender non-binary are interested in volunteering at this event, contact Robin Tatsuda at [...]
The WA Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics is looking for parents to interview who have had trouble accessing mental health care, specifically with children on Apple Health and who have had a hard time finding a mental health therapist to take their insurance. Parents would be interviewed so their story can be sent [...]