Infant and Toddler Connection Harrisonburg Rockingham

Tip for food texture sensitivity: Let your child play with their food. Seriously.

It can help with trying new foods (other ideas here): https://www.theottoolbox.com/trying-new-foods

Touching, smelling, and exploring food with hands (no pressure to eat!) can build sensory tolerance and reduce fear around new textures.

Need more tips? We’ve got a full guide with strategies, a sample food texture progression, and signs it’s time to call in a feeding therapist.

🧠 Click to read: https://www.theottoolbox.com/food-texture-issues/

Building Strong Parent Advocates
Upcoming session: April 6, 2026 - April 27, 2026

Families of children receiving special education services find themselves in a world of complicated policies, confusing acronyms and terms, and piles of paperwork. The Building Strong Parent Advocates training provides information to help families build a solid foundation to understand the special education process while empowering them to be their child’s best advocate.

REGISTER HERE: tinyurl.com/y4czhy9p

This self-paced training takes about 6 hours to complete and can be accessed online anytime during the 3-week timeframe.

Presented by PEATC in partnership with VDOE (the Virginia Department of Education)

Today’s lunch and learn was a great time of growth and connection! Thanks goes to Brandy for an engaging session on the topic of estate planning! 

After a brief break, Story Times are now back at all seven branches! Free and open to all with no library card required, Story Times are an excellent way for caregivers to spend quality time with their kids, learn songs and activities for playtime at home, and support developing language and literacy skills 📖

We offer Story Times for a variety of ages! Find the perfect one for you and your child at mrlib.org 👶

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⭐️ Registration is Now Open!⭐️

Our April Caregiver Morning Out is coming up on April 11 from 9:00–11:30 AM!

This special morning is designed for children with disabilities or neurodivergence (ages 0–12) and their siblings. While kids enjoy crafts, games, and fun with our caring team, caregivers can take a little time to rest, recharge, or check a few things off the to-do list.

Every caregiver deserves a break—and every child deserves a place to feel welcome and included.

You can check out more info and register here 👉 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfaZOwcBtCi9VN7Rq3Pd3NnO_EguiIdRF5dyVRlkrLVFumlLg/viewform

🌟One of the best parts of our work is sharing it with others. 🌟

This semester, we welcomed student teachers to learn more about early intervention for children birth to three. Watching them learn from our experienced leaders and seeing the impact of this work firsthand reminds us how important it is to invest in the next generation of professionals who will support children and families. 🌱

Kids books for just 25 cents each at the Massanutten Regional Library sale downtown this week!

Disability Benefits: Virginia’s Medicaid Waivers
Thursday, March 26, 2026 | 3:30 - 4:30 pm EST (Eastern Standard Time)

There are state government benefits available to individuals with disabilities. It’s important to understand that benefits such as personal assistance and community support can play an important role in planning for the future. Navigating state disability services can be difficult, time-consuming, and overwhelming. This workshop explains Virginia’s Medicaid Waivers, eligibility for services, and how to obtain this state benefit.

REGISTER HERE: https://tinyurl.com/4n78sr25

This webinar will be presented on Zoom. It will not be recorded.

Presented by PEATC in partnership with Richmond County Public Schools SEAC