Giggle & Groove is a research-based music therapy class that supports your baby’s growth and development through interactive music and play. Led by Nationwide Children’s Music Therapists, this program is open to all babies, with particular support for those catching up developmentally—especially NICU graduates and cardiac patients.Although Giggle & Groove is a continuously running class, registration is completed in two-month blocks. This approach makes participation easier by reduc...

Giggle & Groove is a research-based music therapy class that supports your baby’s growth and development through interactive music and play. Led by Nationwide Children’s Music Therapists, this program is open to all babies, with particular support for those catching up developmentally—especially NICU graduates and cardiac patients.Although Giggle & Groove is a continuously running class, registration is completed in two-month blocks. This approach makes participation easier by reduc...

ADHD Academy | The Basics:  This class is strongly recommended for all parents, teachers, family members, and caregivers of children with ADHD.  It provides the foundation for the other sessions in the ADHD Academy and is designed to support those who may feel lost or overwhelmed in understanding their child’s behavior.  The ADHD Academy serves as a first step in learning about ADHD and introduces strategies that may help improve interactions with a child who has ADHD.Join Us...

ADHD Academy | Behavior Management:   Why are behavioral strategies helpful?  What are some effective behavioral strategies for ADHD? What are the limitations of behavioral strategies for ADHD?  Join us as we explore these and other important questions. This session will cover a range of behavioral treatments and discuss how they may help children with ADHD be more successful at home, in school, and in daily life.  Join Us for a Day of Learning, Discovery, and Conne...

ADHD Academy | What’s This Thing Called ADHD?  This session is designed to help children better understand what ADHD is and how it affects them.  Our behavioral health team will guide participants in exploring how ADHD may show up in daily life, when it tends to be most challenging, and what strengths they bring to the table.  Children will also identify the key people on their “Support Team” and learn how to work together with them to create more positive outcomes. &nbs...

ADHD Academy | Stress Management:  Research has shown that parents of children with ADHD experience elevated levels of stress, depression, anxiety, self-blame, and marital discord.  When left unaddressed, these emotional burdens can lead to long-term health complications and a diminished quality of life for the entire family.  This session focuses on practical strategies and tools parents can use to take care of themselves, reduce stress, and build resilience in the face of d...

ADHD Academy | Just for Siblings:  Do you ever get upset with your brother or sister?  Do you wonder why he or she seems to get all the attention?  This session is designed to help school-age siblings better understand what ADHD is, why their brother or sister may behave a certain way, and what they can do to make things easier for themselves and their family.  Through age-appropriate activities and discussion, children will learn helpful strategies, ask questions, and s...