Assisting Clans and Neighborhoods in Difficult Circumstances
In an effort to celebrate National 4-H Week and Family Health Month, a series of webinars are being provided by the Center for Family Development to support families. These webinars will run now through October, with educators across the state engaging families and practitioners.
The webinars cover a wide range of topics, including building family resiliency, managing anxiety in children, and parenting with technology awareness. Here are some key webinars and their details:
- Building Family Resilience in the Shadow of Incarceration Date: August 22, 2025 Topic: Breaking the cycle of incarceration’s impact on families and building resilience Source: Maryland ROPTA webinar announcement[2]
- Building Resilience: How Families Can Prepare for the Uncertain School Year Ahead Date: August 7, 2025 Topic: Strategies to help children manage anxiety, develop realistic thinking, and build resilience for upcoming school challenges Source: Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA)[3]
- Various Webinars from Dovetail Learning (Family Resilience related sessions included) Topics include personal and professional resilience skills, stress management, emotional grounding, and self-compassion. Registration is available through the Dovetail Learning site, with on-demand options for those who cannot attend live. Source: Dovetail Learning free interactive webinars page[1]
- Resilient Schools: Preparing for Extreme Weather, Dislocation, and Trauma Date: July 30, 2025, at 1:00 PM EST Topic: Preparing school districts and communities for climate-related disruptions impacting children’s education and well-being Source: Healthy Schools Campaign webinar[4]
- The Screentime Consultant – Tech-Intentional Living: Parenting and Phone Use Regularly scheduled free webinars, check for latest Topic: Impact of phones on parenting and family dynamics, promoting tech-awareness and intentional usage Source: The Screentime Consultant events page[5]
To register, visit the specific event pages linked in each source. Most offer free registration and provide recordings if you cannot attend live.
In addition to the above webinars, another webinar series aims to build financial confidence by discussing topics like payday loans, building credit history, understanding workplace benefits and health care, and putting savings to work. For more information about the Spanish-language webinar, contact Jose Lamas or Conchita Páez Sievert.
Moreover, a separate webinar emphasizes the importance of fun in family life, even during difficult times. A new webinar titled "Fun Around the Table" is being offered, providing an online trivia platform for families to engage in, answering questions about health, 4-H, finances, and more.
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University of Minnesota news media is granted permission to republish news articles with credit to the University of Minnesota's website. A webinar series on parenting in a pandemic, focusing on infant, toddler, preschool age, early and late elementary age, and pre-teen and teen age is also available. Another webinar, "Lighten Up: Letting Go of Clutter", is available, introducing the KonMari technique of decluttering for those seeking organization inspiration.
All webinars hosted by the Center for Family Development cater to various aspects of family life, including mental health, education, and self-development. The webinar titled "Building Resilience: How Families Can Prepare for the Uncertain School Year Ahead" focuses on strategies to alleviate anxiety in children and help them develop resilience. The "Fun Around the Table" webinar series creates an entertaining environment for families to engage enthusiastically, featuring questions on health, 4-H, finances, and more. Lastly, the parenting in a pandemic webinar series addresses the specific concerns and needs of parents with infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and children of various ages.
