January 2014

Topic: Nurturing Our Children: How Parents Support their Child’s Development

Children’s early interactions with their parents have a significant impact on their social-emotional and cognitive development. Parents support a child’s exploration of the world; provide refuge when a child is overwhelmed, frightened or wants comfort. Dr. Close will talk about how parents can support the development of resilience and competence.

Speaker: Nancy Close, PhD, Associate Director, Yale Program in Early Childhood Education

Abu Dhabi

Date: January 6, 2014

Time: 6:00-7:30 PM

Venue: Jumeirah at Etihad Towers (Meeting Room 9&10)

Open for women only

 

Date: January 7, 2014

Time: 6:00-7:30 PM

Venue: Jumeirah at Etihad Towers (Meeting Room 9&10)

Open for General Public

 

Al Ain

Date: January 7, 2014

Time: 10:00-11:30 AM

Venue: Tawam  Hospital Polyclinic, second floor, Main Lecture Hall

Open for General Public

 

 

February 2014

Topic: Creating Emotionally Intelligent Homes

Emotions matter! They influence learning, decision-making, relationships, and mental health. In this presentation, Drs. Brackett and Stern will discuss emotional intelligence, including what it is and how it relates to important life outcomes. Drs. Brackett and Stern will share helpful tips on how parents can understand and manage the emotions of themselves and their children.

Speaker: Marc Brackett, PhD, Director, Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence & Robin Stern, PhD, Associate Director, Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence

 

Abu Dhabi

Date: February 3, 2014

Time: 6:00-7:30 PM

Venue: Manarat Al Saadiyat – Saadiyat Cultural District – Abu Dhabi

Open for women only

 

Date: February  4, 2014

Time: 6:00-7:30 PM

Venue: Manarat Al Saadiyat – Saadiyat Cultural District – Abu Dhabi

Open for General Public

 

Al Ain

Date: February  4, 2014

Time: 10:00-11:30 AM

Venue: Tawam  Hospital Polyclinic, second floor, Main Lecture Hall

Open for General Public

 

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March 2014

Topic: Fathers as Partners in Raising Young Children

Across many cultures, child rearing is seen as a “woman’s job.” However, global research shows that when fathers and mothers work together, their children have the best chance for a healthy development. Dr. Pruett will discuss positive father engagement and its effect on children and families. He will offer practical advice on how fathers can serve as partners in raising their child, and how mothers can support them.

Speaker: Kyle Pruett, MD, Clinical Professor in Child Psychiatry and Nursing, Yale Child Study Center

 

Abu Dhabi

Date: March 2, 2014

Time: 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM

Venue: Auditorium – Al Mamoura A Building

Open for General Public

Abu Dhabi

Date: March 3, 2014

Time: 6:30-8:00 PM

Venue: Manarat Al Saadiyat – Saadiyat Cultural District – Abu Dhabi

Open for women only

 

Date: March  4, 2014

Time: 6:30-8:00 PM

Venue: Manarat Al Saadiyat – Saadiyat Cultural District – Abu Dhabi

Open for General Public

 

Al Ain

Date: March  5, 2014

Time: 6:30-8:00 PM

Venue: Tawam  Hospital Polyclinic, second floor, Main Lecture Hall

Open for General Public

 

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April 2014

Topic: Creating a Healthy Environment: Strategies for Promoting Nutrition and Physical Activity in Young Children

Health habits learned in early childhood can influence long-term health. Also, poor nutrition, sedentary behavior, and obesity are primary risk factors for chronic disease. Dr. Henderson will present information on what constitutes a young child’s healthy diet and lifestyle. She will address parents’ and caregivers’ most challenging feeding concerns, such as managing picky eating, limiting unhealthy food, and combating food marketing.

Speaker: Kathryn Henderson, PhD, Director of School and Community Initiatives, Rudd Center for Food Policy & Obesity at Yale

Abu Dhabi

Date: April 14, 2014

Time: 5:00-6:30 PM

Venue: Manarat Al Saadiyat – Saadiyat Cultural District – Abu Dhabi

Open for General Public

 

Al Ain

Date: April  15, 2014

Time: 5:00-6:30 PM

Venue: Tawam  Hospital Polyclinic, second floor, Main Lecture Hall

Open for General Public

  

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May 2014

Topic: I Can’t Get My Child to Behave! Best Practices for Setting Limits with Young Children

Independence is never easily achieved. When children learn to say, “no,” they are testing their parents and pushing their boundaries in order to learn their own limitations. Dr. Kaplan will address normal, behavioral conflicts that emerge as children begin to develop a sense of independence. He will explain the inner lives of young children and discuss how healthy parenting behaviors during this challenging time.

Speaker: Michael Kaplan, MD, Assistant Clinical Professor in Child Psychiatry, Yale Child Study Center

Abu Dhabi

Date: May 5, 2014

Time: 5:00-6:30 PM

Venue: Manarat Al Saadiyat – Saadiyat Cultural District – Abu Dhabi

Open for General Public

 

Al Ain

Date: May 6, 2014

Time: 5:00-6:30 PM

Venue: Lulu Majlis A,B – Al Ain Rotana Hotel

Open for General Public

 

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