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Kate has been teaching at the Early Childhood level for 15 years and is currently at Hubbard Woods School in Winnetka. She was the recipient of the 1997 Kohl/McCormick Early Childhood Teaching Award and has taught graduate classes at National Louis University. She has been an active Board Member of Harkness House for Children and is the parent of two children. Kate will be discussing the moral development of the young child using theoretical research as well as practical experience from the classroom and home setting to guide the conversation. Siblings Without
Rivalry: The Impossible Dream? Nancy Bruski is a clinical social worker who has spent the last thirty years working primarily in the field of Early Childhood. She has been on staff at a NAEYC accredited full day preschool/before-after school program in Evanston and has taught independently as well as having a private counseling practice based in Evanston. Her passion has long been to enhance parents' and teachers' psychological understanding of children, helping them develop effective strategies that support children's social-emotional growth. A brief description
of Nancy's talk: Few parents expect their children to get along perfectly, but many long
for relief from frequent bickering. This seminar provides a framework
for parents to examine their own feelings towards each of their children
and to use this understanding to intervene more creatively and positively
when conflicts arise, including a new definition of "fairness"
which can help parents reduce competition among siblings. Nancy will give a developmental overview of young children’s cognitive developmental and the ages at which they can and cannot distinguish clearly between what is pretend and what is real. Common fears among young children will be discussed, such as fears of the bathtub drain, making on the toilet, monsters in the bedroom, bugs, thunder and so on, along with some suggestions for strategies that can help comfort young children and help them feel safe. Nancy will also touch briefly on the issue of real-life fears such as when someone dies, or a child learns of a fire in a neighborhood or seeing a dangerous car accident. It is important to reassure children without making promises regarding issues over which parents cannot have absolute control. Suggestions for these kinds of fears will also be included along with questions and discussion. Family
Friendly First Aid Karen is a registered nurse and Nielsen’s health nurse consultant, who graduated with her BSN from Northern University. Karen has been consulting at the Nielsen Center since January 2004. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT COURSES OFFERED BY ERIKSON INSTITUTE The Erikson Institute offers professional development courses at Gertrude
B. Nielsen Child Care and Learning Center. For more information please
see the Erikson Institute
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