Workshops, Courses, and Events
Village Growth Network offers a variety of virtual and in person educational and networking opportunities. There are offerings for parents, educators, health professionals, community members - anyone in relationship with very young children and their families.
Play & Learn: Early Child Development
Join us for a parent-child class all about interesting Early Child Development topics. The event is a blend of group presentation, private mini-consults, and peer discussion. Topics include: radically respectful parenting, developmentally-appropriate play and social skills, speech and language development, early literacy, media literacy, and more.
For: Parents + children age 0-4
Location: Wrightwood Park (Central Durham, NC)
Cost: $0-$10 per family
Member-Exclusive Webinar: Radically Respectful Parenting Q&A
What are the core tenants of Radically Respectful Parenting? How can we practice these ideas in everyday life? How is this different than gentle parenting? Jennifer and Kelly answer big and small questions about Radically Respectful Parenting in this member-exclusive webinar.
For: Parents
Location: Virtual
Cost: Free for members
Tots in Tents - Jordan Lake
Join us for our next Tots in Tents camping weekend at Jordan Lake!
For: Children age 0-6 + their family members
Location: Jordan Lake Recreation Area
Cost: $35-70 per family
Tots in Tents - Medoc Mountain
Join us for our next Tots in Tents camping weekend at Medoc Mountain State Park!
For: Children age 0-6 + their family members
Location: Medoc Mountain State Park
Cost: $35-70 per family
Tots in Tents - Kerr Lake
Join us for our next Tots in Tents camping weekend at Kerr Lake!
For: Children age 0-6 + their family members
Location: Kerr Lake Recreation Area
Cost: $35-70 per family
Tots in Tents - Hanging Rock State Park
Join Village Growth Network for our next Tots in Tents camping weekend at Hanging Rock State Park!
For: Children age 0-6 + their family members
Location: Hanging Rock State Park
Cost: $35-70 per family
Storytime with a Speech-Language Pathologist
Join Dr. Jennifer Stone, Speech-Language Pathologist, for an engaging story time where parents are bound to learn just as much as their little ones about the art (and science) of reading aloud.
For: Children age 0-6 + people who love them
Location: Durham Southwest Regional Library
Cost: Free!
Ask a Speech-Language Pathologist
Have questions about vocabulary-increasing strategies, communication milestones, or speech delays? Join us at the playground to ask any and all questions and discuss various communication topics with Dr. Jennifer Stone, SLP.
For: Parents + children age 0-6
Location: Pineywood Park, Durham
Cost: $0-$10 per family
Family Play Date
Join Village Growth Network for a Family Play Day! We will have a nature activity, story reading, and campfire building. In between exploring, we will chat about what it means to have radically respectful relationships with children.
For: Children age 0-6 + people who love them
Location: Umstead State Park - 2100 N. Harrison Ave, Cary
Cost: $0-$8 per family
Early Intervention 101
Learn what early intervention is, who qualifies, and how to find the best evidence-based support in meeting your family’s goals.
For: Parents and caregivers in relationship with children under age 6
Cost: Free
Format: Virtual presentation