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SUMMARY:Literacy with a Purpose with Dr. John Hutton\, MD MS FAAP
DESCRIPTION:FREE Live Interactive Online SHORT Presentations offered on Zoom \n10 session series on Mondays as follows: \nFeb 9th – 11-11:30am EST:  Bedtime Baby\, Safe and SoundMarch 2 – 11-11:30am EST:  Calm Baby GentlyMarch 9 – 11-11:30am EST: SHARE/STEP approach / COMPARTIR in SpanishMarch 16 – 11-12pm EST:  DR Books seriesMarch 23 – 11-12pm EST:  Billie the Brain Learns to ReadApril 6 – 11-12pm EST:  Baby UnpluggedApril 13 – 11-11:30am EST: Baby BookwormApril 20 – 11-11:30am EST:  Sherm the Germ Goes to School\, Sherm the GermApril 27 – 11-12pm EST:  The Reading HouseMay 4 – 11-12pm EST:  The Number Farm \nFree 10-Day Learning Series with Dr. John S. Hutton\, MD MS FAAP\nVarious Mondays | either 11:00–11:30 AM ET or 11:00-12 PM ET (adjust to your time zone)| No Charge \nJoin us for a powerful\, free 10-day learning series led by Dr. John S. Hutton\, nationally recognized pediatrician\, researcher\, author\, and literacy advocate. This concise\, engaging series is designed for individuals who want practical\, science-backed insights into early brain development\, literacy\, and the impact of digital media on young children. \nDr. Hutton is a pediatrician and researcher at UT Southwestern and Children’s Health (Dallas\, TX) and former Director of the Reading and Literacy Discovery Center at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital. He is also the founder of blue manatee press and the Blue Manatee Literacy Project\, and spent nearly 20 years owning the beloved Blue Manatee Children’s Bookstore. \nKnown globally as “Dr. John\,” he is the first researcher to document links between the home reading environment\, screen-based media\, and brain structure and function prior to kindergarten using MRI. His work has reshaped how families\, clinicians\, and educators think about early literacy\, language development\, and human connection. His children’s health-literacy book series—including Baby Unplugged and Love Baby Healthy—has reached millions of families worldwide and outperformed standard guidance in clinical trials. \nThroughout this series\, Dr. Hutton shares accessible research\, real-world applications\, and inspiring insights focused on building strong brains\, healthy habits\, and meaningful family connections—across all backgrounds. \nSession Time (Mondays) (either 30 or 60 minute sessions): \n\n11:00 – 11:30 AM/12:00 PM Eastern (ET)\n10:00 – 10:30/11:00 AM Central (CT)\n 9:00 – 9:30/10:00 AM Mountain (MT)\n 8:00 – 8:30/9:00 AM Pacific (PT)\n\nOpen to individuals across the U.S. and beyond. \nFree to attend. Registration includes choosing the session you wish to attend.  Note that they are various Mondays\, and mark your calendar appropriately. The Zoom link will show every Monday due to their formatting\, however\, it will be as noted above\, and in the confirmation email. \nThis is a unique opportunity to learn directly from a global leader at the intersection of pediatric health\, literacy\, and early brain development—in just 30-60 minutes a week. Each session will include a question & answer period. \n  \nDr. John Hutton\, MD MS FAAP\nDr. John S. Hutton is a pediatrician and researcher at UT Southwestern and Children’s Health\, Dallas\, TX. He is also former Director of the Reading and Literacy Discovery Center at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital. He owned blue manatee children’s bookstore for almost 20 years\, then donated via a “Golden Ticket” in 2019 to create the non-profit Blue Manatee Literacy Project. He is also the founder of blue manatee press\, which originated to support a community advocacy project during his pediatric residency training.  \n“Dr. John’s” research involves exploring the effect of the home reading environment and screen-based media on early brain development using MRI\, and has been the first in the world to document relationships with brain structure and function prior to kindergarten. He is also a pioneer in developing children’s books for pediatric health literacy promotion and early literacy screening (The Reading House)\, several distributed via statewide infant health campaigns\, benefiting non-profit groups\, and found superior to usual guidance in clinical trials. His goal is to improve the general and health literacy of families from all backgrounds\, not just because it’s lovely and wonderful\, but because it builds brains and bonds.   \nDr. John is passionate about better understanding the rising influence of digital media on young children\, and the importance of a solid foundation in language\, human connection and creative play. His health-themed series Baby Unplugged and Love Baby Healthy have been distributed to millions of families worldwide. He has won numerous awards for his research and writing\, lectures widely across the US\, and attended writing workshops in Iowa City and Squaw Valley\, CA. \nHe lives with his family in Dallas\, Texas and visits his grownup children and grandson in Cincinnati and other locales
URL:https://floridacentertraining.org/training/literacy-with-a-purpose-with-dr-john-hutton-md-ms-faap/
LOCATION:Zoom\, FL\, United States
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SUMMARY:Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD): What Is It and What Do We Do About It? (*2CEs\, 2.5CLEs)
DESCRIPTION:Live Virtual Zoom Training \nDate:  Friday\, May 8\, 2026Time:  10:00 am – 12:00 pm EST / 9 am – 11 am CT / 8 – 10 am MTCost:  FREE\, $10 for CEs\, CLEs \nDESCRIPTION: \nOf all substances of abuse\, alcohol causes the most serious long-term effects in a fetus\, resulting in permanent brain damage. Many children with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome go undiagnosed and suffer lifelong social challenges\, serious mental health problems\, and involvement with the juvenile justice system. Proper identification and intervention can help prevent many of these challenges. If you work professionally with children or are a foster care parent knowing about the symptoms\, developmental challenges\, and appropriate interventions for children on the FASD spectrum is crucial. This webinar will help the attendee identify red flags and signs that may indicate that a child may have brain-based difficulties as a result of prenatal alcohol exposure. This presentation will also help attendees shift their perspective in order to begin to view social/emotional problems\, difficult behaviors\, and learning challenges of these individuals as a symptom of brain dysfunction and not willful defiance and opposition. \nThe Florida Center for Early Childhood operates the only FASD Diagnostic Clinics in the State of Florida\, now located in Sarasota\, Orlando and the panhandle. \nTakeaways: \n\nLearn what FASD is and how it is often misdiagnosed.\nLearn how FASD impacts brain development and behaviors.\nLearn to identify FASD red flags.\nGain a shift in perspective about those with social/emotional problems\, difficult behaviors\, or learning challenges.\n\nFlorida Bar Association:  CLE Credits: 2.5 General\, 2.5 Mental Health and Wellness; Certification Credits: 2.5 Juvenile Law \nCE Information: 2. CEs for Florida Licensed Clinical Social Worker\, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist\, Licensed Mental Health Counselor\, and Certified Master Social Worker through CEBroker. Certificates will be supplied.The Florida Certirfication Board recognizes this training in the areas of mental health and child welfare. \nTRAINERS: \n\nTamra Cajo\, LCSW\, Statewide Director of FASD Services at The Florida Center for Early Childhood \nTamra Cajo\, LCSW\, is a bilingual licensed clinical social worker with nearly 20 years of experience in early childhood development and prevention. Tamra is actively involved in national efforts to support individuals and families affected by Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD). She serves on the Executive Council of FASD United and the Board of FASCETS. She is a certified facilitator in the FASCETS Neurobehavioral Model\, a TBRI Practitioner\, and previously served as the Midwest lead trainer for ACT Raising Safe Kids. Her training also includes Circle of Security Parenting\, Families Moving Forward\, Helping the Non-Compliant Child\, Chicago Parent Program\, and Youth Mental Health First Aid. \nJenn Werden\, Outreach and Engagment Coordinator at The Florida Center for Early Childhood \nJenn Werden\, MSW\, is a mom of four incredible children\, including one child living with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome\, the most severe on the FASD spectrum. She serves as Outreach and Engagement Coordinator for The Florida Center’s FASD program. She earned a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in social work from Florida State University. Jenn is expertly trained in Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI) and has participated in FASCETS neurobehavioral model\, Circle of Security\, and numerous FASD trainings. She values utilizing her lived experiences along with her clinical education. \n\n  \nThis free training is offered as part of the FASD Program’s grant-funded deliverables and is hosted by The Florida Center Training Institute. Optional Continuing Education Units (CEUs) are available for a separate administrative fee.
URL:https://floridacentertraining.org/training/fetal-alcohol-spectrum-disorders-fasd-what-is-it-and-what-do-we-do-about-it-2ces-2-5cles-8/
LOCATION:Zoom\, FL\, United States
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