Potty Training 101: Managing Parent Expectations
Potty training can be challenging but understanding what to expect can make the process easier for everyone. This workshop introduces simple strategies to help families recognize readiness signs, build helpful routines, and support children as they learn new skills. Well talk through common setbacks, ways to stay calm and consistent, and how to make potty training feel more manageable. Families will leave with practical tips and a clearer idea of how to guide their child through this important milestone.
Online Location: https://montgomerycountymd-gov.zoom.us/meeting/register/fi1MNA7USzGodHI6ikth8g#/registration. FSN Category: Family Learning Series. Area: Bethesda/Chevy Chase. East County. MidCounty. Rockville. Silver Spring. Upcounty. Contact Name: Deborah Gudger. Event Information Phone: 2407774809. Event Information Email: deborah.gudger@montgomerycountymd.gov.
Thursday, October 8, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM.
Beyond Bedtime Battles | Understanding Toddler Sleep
Bedtime struggles are common for many families. Babies and toddlers often have difficulty falling asleep and may wake up several times during the night. Having a good daytime and bedtime routine can help! Join us to learn why babies and toddlers have sleep challenges and learn tips to help your child fall asleep and stay asleep.
Online Location: https://montgomerycountymd-gov.zoom.us/meeting/register/KHliN6TzSMOE9tklNMVj7A#/registration. FSN Category: Family Learning Series. Area: Bethesda/Chevy Chase. East County. MidCounty. Rockville. Silver Spring. Upcounty. Contact Name: Deborah Gudger. Event Information Phone: 2407774809. Event Information Email: deborah.gudger@montgomerycountymd.gov.
Thursday, October 22, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM.
Veterans Day
County Holidays
Veterans Day, formerly known as Armistice Day, is observed annually on November 11. From 1971 until 1977, it was observed on the fourth Monday in October, but in 1978 it was restored to the original date of November 11. The first Armistice Day was proclaimed on November 11, 1919 to mark the signing of the armistice on November 11, 1918 that ended World War I. The name of the holiday was changed officially to Veterans Day when President Dwight Eisenhower signed an act of Congress "to honor veterans on the eleventh day of November of each year a day dedicated to world peace."
Montgomery County government will observe this holiday.
Category: Holidays. Age: Kids. Teens. Adult. Seniors. Family. Area: Bethesda/Chevy Chase. East County. MidCounty. Rockville. Silver Spring. Upcounty.
Wednesday, November 11, 2026.
Montgomery County, MD.
For more info visit www.montgomerycountymd.gov. Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Gain a clear and supportive introduction to Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Youll learn common characteristics of ASD, how these may appear in young children, and why certain behaviors can be easily misunderstood. Well discuss communication, sensory needs, and ways families can support their childs development at home and in everyday routines. Families will leave with practical strategies and a better understanding of how to connect with and advocate for their child.
Online Location: https://montgomerycountymd-gov.zoom.us/meeting/register/UV_n2kfKQZ6vGKMqXwlvUA#/registration. FSN Category: Family Learning Series. Area: Bethesda/Chevy Chase. East County. MidCounty. Rockville. Silver Spring. Upcounty. Contact Name: Deborah Gudger. Event Information Phone: 2407774809. Event Information Email: deborah.gudger@montgomerycountymd.gov.
Wednesday, November 18, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM.
Thanksgiving Day
County Holidays
Thanksgiving Day is a holiday celebrated in the United States on the fourth Thursday in November. On Thanksgiving Day, people give thanks for what they have and for the good things that happened during the year. The first Thanksgiving in New England took place in Plymouth, Massachusetts, in 1621. In 1863, President Abraham Lincoln declared the last Thursday in November as a national day of thanksgiving. Presidents made a similar declaration each year afterward. Congress established Thanksgiving Day as a legal national holiday beginning in 1941.
Montgomery County government will observe this holiday.
Category: Holidays. Age: Kids. Teens. Adult. Seniors. Family. Area: Bethesda/Chevy Chase. East County. MidCounty. Rockville. Silver Spring. Upcounty.
Thursday, November 26, 2026.
Montgomery County, MD.
For more info visit www.montgomerycountymd.gov. Picky Eaters
Picky eaters—every parent has been there! One week your child only wants peanut butter, and the next week they wont eat it at all. Mealtimes can feel frustrating, but you are not alone. Join us to learn why picky eating happens and what you can do to help.
Online Location: https://montgomerycountymd-gov.zoom.us/meeting/register/KBqqEIYGTq6RyfTi3SV8CQ#/registration. FSN Category: Family Learning Series. Area: Bethesda/Chevy Chase. East County. MidCounty. Rockville. Silver Spring. Upcounty. Contact Name: Deborah Gudger. Event Information Phone: 2407774809. Event Information Email: deborah.gudger@montgomerycountymd.gov.
Wednesday, December 2, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM.