Come and join us at this beautiful nature center and enjoy an Ice
Cream Sundae bar. This event is best suited for families with children
ages 0-5 who are deaf and hard of hearing. The entire family is
welcome to attend. Kids are invited to decorate a cup and plant a
seedling while parents learn about the importance of helping our young
children who are deaf and hard of hearing learn to identify and
express their emotions. Jaimelyn King, Mental Health Pracitioner with
Volunteers of America, will give a presentation. Hearing loss can
affect socialization and emotional well-being in children. Sometimes
it can be beneficial to have the help of a mental health practitioner
as a resource to help parents teach their children about their
emotions and to develop healthy coping skills and emotional
processing. Reaching out for support does not reflect a failure on the
part of a parent or child. Indeed, adding mental health services can
be another great tool for your toolbox, just like classroom
accommodations, interpreters, technology, etc.
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