Family Child Care Consultant- RIRO- Reaching in, Reaching out February 13- March 20, 2026

Description

Reaching IN & Reaching OUTᴼᴹ (RIRO) Resiliency Skills E-Learning Series. RIRO supports children (birth to age 7) by strengthening the resilience of the adults who care for them. It teaches the 3Rs of Resilience; Relax, Reflect, and Respond-These skills equip adults with practical tools to manage everyday stress and challenges with confidence. This 12-hour training blends theory and practice to encourage reflective, relationship-based approaches and to foster a culture of resilience in early childhood settings. The series emphasizes how resilient adults create environments where children experience well-being, belonging, and opportunities to participate meaningfully. Part 1- Adult Skills: Participants will: Strengthen their core resilience skills; Stay calm and focused under stress; Recognize how thoughts impact coping; Challenge unhelpful thinking habits; Explore constructive ways to handle conflict and stress Part 2- Child Skills Participants will: Model and promote resilience in children; Use their skills to better understand children & behavior; Integrate resilience-building tools like stories, puppets, and play into their work