Tag: caregiver

AI-Presented Caring for the Caregiver: Tips to Reduce Burnout and Stress

Post author By Soren Richardson
Post date August 18, 2025

Please join us on https://www.facebook.com/popinfl for our AI-Presented Series, “Caring for the Caregiver” on Wednesday, April 27th, starting at 5 -6 PM (EST), as we discuss YOU, the caregiver! This four-module Series was designed to help us remember to care for ourselves, too.

We will discuss ways that our children’s needs impact us and complete a small activity to realistically evaluate how we are taking care of our own needs. We all know that you can’t fill others’ buckets if you are not actively filling your own.

Each module is roughly ten minutes long, and there will be breaks between each. You can watch all modules consecutively, or at your leisure!
Module I: 5:00 PM
Module II: 5:15 PM
Module III: 5:30 PM
Module IV: 5:45 PM

Tags care, caregiver, self care

LEARN MORE, KNOW MORE: Strategies that Work! Managing Your Health and Wellness

Post author By Soren Richardson
Post date August 11, 2025

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We all need to support our health and wellness but many don’t know where to start. This presentation will give participants easy to follow strategies to incorporate into daily life and the scientific reasons they are successful. Resources will also be shared.

This presentation is presented by Family Network on Disabilities in partnership with Early Steps Southernmost Coast.

For questions or additional information, contact

Talli Menchion, Child Find Specialist

tmenchion@fl.easterseals.com

C: 305-440-5640

Please click below to register:

https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/69ZsFzu6ReK8X9no2WGgSA

Tags burnout, caregiver, FamilySTAR, Parents

Parents as Leaders Module 1

Post author By Soren Richardson
Post date May 15, 2025

Join Parent Training Coordinator Glenesha Milner on Monday, May 5th at 5 PM EST for the start of an empowering series!

PALs – Module 1: Understanding How to Advocate for Your Child: Gain valuable insights and tools to effectively advocate for your child with a disability. Learn about understanding your child’s unique needs, their legal rights, and building meaningful partnerships with educators and healthcare professionals.

Don’t miss this informative session designed to equip you with the knowledge and confidence to be your child’s strongest advocate.

https://www.facebook.com/popinfl

Tags caregiver, communication, family, Parent Involvement

Parents as Leaders Modules 1 and 2 on Facebook Live

Post author By Soren Richardson
Post date November 13, 2024

Join Parent Trainer Miss Glenesha Milner on Monday, November 18th, and Wednesday, November 20th, at 1 PM EST on Facebook Live for an empowering two-part series!

PALs – Module 1: Understanding How to Advocate for Your Child (November 18th): Gain valuable insights and tools to effectively advocate for your child with a disability. Learn about understanding your child’s unique needs and legal rights and building meaningful partnerships with educators and healthcare professionals.
PALs – Module 2: Parent Guide to Local, State, & National Resources (November 20th): Discover a comprehensive guide to resources available at local, state, and national levels to support your child’s growth and success.

Don’t miss these informative sessions designed to equip you with the knowledge and confidence to be your child’s strongest advocate.

Event Information

Click here to watch the webinar on the FND POPIN Facebook page Live!

Tags caregiver, family, Parent Involvement, Parents

Polk ESE Advisory Council Mtg

Post author By Soren Richardson
Post date November 7, 2024

Meetings are open to the public from 5:30-7:30 @ Karen Seigel, Lake Alfred, FL.

The Polk ESE Advisory is a group of parents, staff, and community agencies working to improve the services for students with disabilities in Polk County.

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Tags caregiver, communication, event, Parent Involvement, Parents, Providers, Special Education

Polk Lunch & Learn–Positive Behavior Intervention Supports (PBIS)

Post author By Soren Richardson
Post date November 7, 2024

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Positive Behavioral Supports (PBS) is a schoolwide intervention system designed to improve your child’s behavior in all school environments. In this presentation, you will learn the step-by-step process of PBS, beginning with
1.) Establishing a collaborative team and collecting information
2.) Identifying triggers, responses, and the purpose of your child’s behavior
3) Designing & implementing behavior support plans.

For access to the online Lunch & Learn, click on the date on the link below:

https://secure.smore.com/n/8qf6k-24-25-lunch-learn-polk-ese-parent

Tags caregiver, event, family, IEP, Parent Involvement, Parents, Resource Document, Special Education

Citrus County Transition Fair

Post author By Soren Richardson
Post date November 7, 2024

This event aims to empower Exceptional Student Education (ESE) students and their families by offering insights into the wealth of resources and supportive services available within the community. Check the link below for the speakers, schedule, and vendors that will be present.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Se3VXuO9sx8Mx60cWyuOYMmoIqt_4lPm/view

Tags caregiver, event, High School, Home Schooled, Parent Involvement, post-secondary, Providers, Special Education, transition, Youth

Citrus Lunch & Learn–Turning 3 years old

Post author By Soren Richardson
Post date November 7, 2024

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What happens after the 3rd birthday and your child transitions from Early Steps (Part C of IDEA) to the local school system (Part B of IDEA)? In this presentation, we will go over step by step what to expect when your child, if eligible, transitions out of Early Steps with their Individualized Family Support Plan (IFSP) and into the school system/Pre-K with their first Individualized Education Plan (IEP).

http://Zoom Webinar ID: 843 9958 6172

Tags caregiver, Early Childhood 0-3, IEP, IFSP, Parent Involvement, Parents, Special Education

Citrus Lunch & Learn–Caring for the Caregiver

Post author By Soren Richardson
Post date November 7, 2024

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Caring for a loved one can be very rewarding, but it also involves many stressors, such as changes in the family dynamic, household disruption, financial pressure, and an added workload. So, is it any wonder that caregivers are some of the people most prone to burnout? Managing the stress levels in your life is just as important as ensuring your family members get to the doctor’s appointment or take their medication on time. This presentation provides research-based and practical methods for minimizing stress and reducing caregiver burnout.

http://Zoom Webinar ID: 843 9958 6172