Develop Your Child’s Early Language & Literacy Skills from Birth to Age 3
Early literacy is the foundation for a child’s success in school and life. It starts with language, hearing words, building vocabulary, and learning to communicate. But here’s the key: children aren’t born knowing how to read. They need nurturing experiences and interactions to develop these skills, and it all begins from day one. Join us to learn what parents can do at home to support their child’s healthy development and learning.
Online Location: https://montgomerycountymd-gov.zoom.us/meeting/register/nlj0ANydT6idBmuC_kPDVg. FSN Category: Family Learning Series. Age: Family. 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, February 18, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM.
Beyond the Bedtime Battle: “Understanding Toddler Sleep”
Many parents struggle with bedtime battles. It is very common for babies and toddlers to struggle to fall asleep and wake up many times throughout the night. Having a good daytime and bedtime routine can help! Join us to learn why babies and toddlers struggle with falling asleep and staying asleep throughout the night. Receive tips that parents can use to “Help Their Child Go to Sleep!”.
Online Location: https://montgomerycountymd-gov.zoom.us/meeting/register/nzDgoDmtRQuHqUnHpY_rQA. FSN Category: Family Learning Series. Age: Family. 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, March 11, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM.
Transition: When Your Child Turns 3 in Early Intervention
Transitions are a natural part of life. Successful transitions begin as people think about the future, plan, and work together. Within Montgomery County's birth to age-4 system of services, transition can be defined as points of change in programs and the people who provide services to children and their families. Your family’s unique background brings a set of values, beliefs, customs, and behaviors that are likely to influence transition planning and activities.
Online Location: https://montgomerycountymd-gov.zoom.us/meeting/register/DozrE1dkSwaalrt5ZVrk3A#/registration. FSN Category: Family Learning Series. Age: Family. 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, March 18, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM.
Building Bright Minds: A Guide to Cognitive Milestones from Birth to Three
Did you know that by age 5, a child’s brain is 90% developed? The early years are a critical window of opportunity, shaping a child’s ability to learn, think, and thrive. Early experiences, positive or negative, lay the foundation for their future. Please join us to learn what you can do to continue nourishing your child’s growing brain.
Online Location: https://montgomerycountymd-gov.zoom.us/meeting/register/VuJLr-0iTumFtSjHBIdkNw. FSN Category: Family Learning Series. Age: Family. 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, April 1, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM.
What Does Preschool Readiness Look Like for My Child?
The session aims to provide MCITP Families with invaluable insights into comprehending and preparing their children for preschool. The goal is to empower parents with the knowledge and resources necessary to facilitate their child's developmental transition into preschool.
Online Location: https://montgomerycountymd-gov.zoom.us/meeting/register/rxnaxGJLSuCFKMxD_dQecw. FSN Category: Family Learning Series. Age: Family. 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, April 22, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM.
Picky Eaters
Picky eaters. Every parent of a young child has been through the pain of a picky eating phaseThe time your child refused to eat anything except peanut butter for weeks, then announced "No more peanut butter!" Or the month when your child wouldn’t eat anything white and cried if foods touched each other on the plate. So, what is a parent to do?
Online Location: https://montgomerycountymd-gov.zoom.us/meeting/register/CkO5XhOuTYKz3bps3o7LnQ. FSN Category: Family Learning Series. Age: Family. 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, May 6, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM.