Parenting Exchange

Looking for parenting advice? Want to better understand your child’s development? The Parenting Exchange workshop series — offered exclusively to Bright Horizons® families — can help.

Our early childhood experts host these interactive deep dives into common parenting questions and challenges. These small-group conversations give you the chance to connect with other families while expanding your child development knowledge.

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Virtual Workshops for Bright Horizons Families

Screens are an ever-present part of our lives. Learn how to negotiate and set healthy boundaries, select quality screen time, and navigate your child’s increasingly digital life.

 

Please note, each workshop is comprised of two 45-minute sessions. Seats are limited and workshops will not be recorded.

 

 

 

When young children struggle with big feelings it can feel overwhelming for them...and their adults. Learn mindfulness and co-regulation strategies for those big emotional moments.


 

The workshop is split into two 45-minute sessions. Session 2 takes what you learned in Session 1 and goes deeper- attending both is essential for the full experience.  Space is limited, and recordings will not be available.

Siblings can sometimes be the best of friends…and other times behave like archenemies. In this workshop, we will cover how you can encourage cooperative behavior and help your kids learn to resolve their differences on their own.

 

 

The workshop is split into two 45-minute sessions. Session 2 takes what you learned in Session 1 and goes deeper- attending both is essential for the full experience. Space is limited, and recordings will not be available.

Join us to learn why challenging behaviors happen. Experts at the Devereux Center for Resilient Children and Bright Horizons will give you concrete strategies for how to regulate your child—and yourself—in these tough moments.

 

Session 1 & 2 - 2/2 & 2/9 @ 3pm Register here

 

The workshop is split into two 60-minute sessions. Session 2 takes what you learned in Session 1 and goes deeper - attending both is essential for the full experience.

 

Highlights include temperament characteristics of both parents and children and ways you can influence your child’s happiness and success.

 

 

The workshop is split into two 45-minute sessions. Session 2 takes what you learned in Session 1 and goes deeper- attending both is essential for the full experience. Space is limited, and recordings will not be available.

Learn what school readiness really looks like: letters and numbers—and so much more! Explore how play, self-help skills, and confidence-building set the stage for future success.

 

 

The workshop is split into two 45-minute sessions. Session 2 takes what you learned in Session 1 and goes deeper- attending both is essential for the full experience.  Space is limited, and recordings will not be available.

Join us to learn why challenging behaviors happen. Experts at the Devereux Center for Resilient Children and Bright Horizons will give you concrete strategies for how to regulate your child—and yourself—in these tough moments.

 

 

The workshop is split into two 60-minute sessions. Session 2 takes what you learned in Session 1 and goes deeper - attending both is essential for the full experience.

Find out how play contributes to your child’s imagination, encourages healthy risk-taking, builds resilience and confidence, and inspires reading, STEM skills, and problem-solving.

 

 

The workshop is split into two 45-minute sessions. Session 2 takes what you learned in Session 1 and goes deeper- attending both is essential for the full experience.  Space is limited, and recordings will not be available.

Screens are an ever-present part of our lives. Learn how to negotiate and set healthy boundaries, select quality screen time, and navigate your child’s increasingly digital life.

 

 

The workshop is split into two 45-minute sessions. Session 2 takes what you learned in Session 1 and goes deeper- attending both is essential for the full experience.  Space is limited, and recordings will not be available.

Claire Goss

Claire Goss

Senior Manager, Parenting Education and Resources

Claire Goss is the Senior Manager, Parenting Education and Resources at Bright Horizons. In her role, Claire oversees outreach to Bright Horizons families so they feel included in and supported through their child’s education. She holds a master's degree in child development from Tufts University and has worked for 15 years as a parenting and child development educator, researcher, and writer, while raising her three children of her own. She is also a contributor and moderator for family webinars and the Bright Horizons early education podcast series, “Teach. Play. Love. Parenting Advice for the Early Years.”

 

 

Julie Jarian Education & Development Specialist

Julie Jarian

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Education & Development Specialist  

Julie brings 10 years of experience as an early childhood educator, mentor, and partner to families, serving infant, toddler, preschool, and school-aged children.
In her career she has focused on learner-centered environments and the Reggio Emilia approach in curating quality spaces for young children. She has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Early Childhood Education and is currently pursuing her Master's degree in Education. 

 

 

 

 

Julie Jarian Education & Development Specialist

Vicki Saylor

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Parenting Educator

Vicki brings deep expertise from her work as an elementary educator, student teaching supervisor, and family engagement specialist. At Bright Horizons, she supports families with research-based strategies that foster healthy growth and development. Passionate about teaching and family engagement, Vicki helps parents and caregivers feel confident and supported. She holds a BA in Elementary Education with endorsements in Early Childhood and Bilingual Education.

These workshops truly strengthen my connection to Bright Horizons and increase the likelihood we'll stay enrolled with Bright Horizons through our child's early education years. ”
Danielle,
Preschool Parent
I love these workshops and the presenters. Makes me feel comfortable and that I’m not alone in this parenting journey. ”
Michael,
Infant Parent
Part of the reason I love Bright Horizons so much are the resources provided. They give me the tools to be a better parent. ”
Stacey,
Toddler Parent