Connections Matter

90% of a child's brain is developed in the first five years. A safe, nurturing environment for children enables healthy development. #ConnectionsMatter

Don't forget to sign up for our next training dates for Iowa Facilitators in the updated Connections Matter curriculum! Sign up below: 9/30: eventbrite.com/e/166949409177 11/8: eventbrite.com/e/166950701041

✨New Training Dates!✨ Our next training dates for Iowa Facilitators in the updated Connections Matter curriculum are September 30 and November 8! Sign up below: 9/30: eventbrite.com/e/166949409177 11/8: eventbrite.com/e/166950701041

Are you trained in delivering Connections Matter in Iowa? The next training for the updated curriculum is on August 19. New references, slides, activities and speaker notes as well as additional 2-Hour and 4-Hour presentations. Sign up: eventbrite.com/e/162571689299

Connections Matter has been updated for Iowa! This version includes new references, updated slides, activities, speaker notes, and additional 2-hour and 4-hour presentations. The next Facilitator Training will take place virtually on August 19. Sign up: eventbrite.com/e/162571689299

Have you heard? Connections Matter has been updated! The latest version includes new references, slides, activities and speaker notes as well as additional 2-Hour and 4-Hour presentations. Our next Facilitator training for Iowans is on July 29th. Sign up: ow.ly/u4Vv50FwUWe

Are you trained in delivering Connections Matter in Iowa? We've updated the curriculum! The new version has new references, slides, activities, speaker notes and additional 2-Hour and 4-Hour presentations. Our next Facilitator training is on July 29th: ow.ly/nPzp50FwUtk

Connections Matter has been updated! The updated version includes new references, updated slides, activities, speaker notes, and additional 2-hour and 4-hour presentations. The next Facilitator Training will take place virtually on July 29th. Sign up: eventbrite.com/e/161654237175.

My new book #WhatHappenedToYou, co-authored with Dr. @BDPerry, is for anyone with a mother, father, partner, or child who may have experienced trauma. The earlier the trauma, the harder it is to heal.

Every kid is ONE CARING ADULT away from being a success story. It starts with you! You can make a difference. Learn more about Josh Shipp's story here: joshshipp.com/one-caring-adu…

Today is World Kindness Day! Pay for someone's coffee, write a thank-you note to frontline workers, surprise a friend with some freshly baked goods. The little things make a difference! #connectionsmatter

Today's #resiliencemonth strategy: Spread positivity!

Today's #resiliencemonth strategy: Focus on body language.

Today's #resiliencemonth strategy: Connect with someone else when you need it.

Today's #resiliencemonth strategy: Focus on positive words.

Today's #resiliencemonth strategy: Just breathe!

Today's #resiliencemonth strategy: Find something positive to say.

Today's #resiliencemonth strategy: Disconnect with technology, and discover something new!

October is Resilience Month! How can we reconnect when social distancing has become the norm? This month, we'll be sharing ideas for you to focus on resiliency and connection. We encourage you to practice a resilience strategy every day!

Where do you turn when you need a pick-me-up? Get active? Grab a cup of coffee? Go to a trusted friend? All are good choices. Here’s another: ConnectionsMatter.org. There you’ll find ideas on starting and maintaining positive connections in your life.