Vanderbilt Child And Family Center

The Jean and Alexander Heard Libraries will welcome children’s authors Kaci Bolls and Nathan Meckel on Oct. 23, from 4:40 to 5:30 p.m., for a reading and songs from their new book Dare to Be Me. The event, which is co-sponsored by the Susan Gray School and the Vanderbilt Child and Family Center, will by followed by a book signing. Snacks will be provided, and books will be available to purchase at a discount rate. Read More

A university-wide working group has begun a comprehensive review of Vanderbilt’s emergency preparedness, particularly in response to an active shooter scenario. The group is also evaluating and supporting near-term and longer-term security enhancement solutions. Read More

Sponsored by the Vanderbilt Child and Family Center, Takisha Woolfolk, LCSW, will be presenting on Zoom on the topic of the Department of Veterans Affairs Caregiver Support Program. Read More

March is national Women’s History Month, a time to acknowledge, reflect and honor the many achievements of women. Vanderbilt’s Office of Health and Wellness is reminding the university community of resources available to help address women’s and gender-related health challenges. Read More

The Vanderbilt Child and Family Center will present “Caregiving During Work Hours: Tips to Manage Time to Avoid Burnout” on Wednesday, Feb. 15, at noon. Read More

The Vanderbilt Child and Family Center’s Owls kindergarten program is enrolling students for the 2023–24 school year. This unique kindergarten on the Vanderbilt campus follows a nature-based educational philosophy and offers an emergent curriculum with a learning focus on 21st-century skills. Read More

The Vanderbilt Child and Family Center recently coordinated a monthlong “Fill the Crib” activity for students at The Acorn School, with every child care center participating. Read More

Lori Galbreath with the Tennessee Commission on Aging and Disability will discuss “The Basics of Medicare” and help you to make educated decisions. Read More

Margie Gale, RN, MSN, will provide an overview of the basic components of sleep as a pillar of health and well-being. Learn about health measures for both sleep and well-being. Read More

Join Robin Nobling with the National Alliance on Mental Illness for a nuts-and-bolts discussion on mindfulness, its benefits, and simple ways you can have helpful, mindful moments.   Read More

Join Jennifer Kim with Vanderbilt School of Nursing as she discusses tips for the long-distance caregiver to help manage their loved one’s medical issues and living arrangements. Read More

Join Melissa Davis and Darlene Roberts as they discuss what to expect in the first two weeks after delivering a baby, infant-led latching and planning for continuation of breastfeeding once the lactating individual returns to work. Read More

Megan Bergfeld, LCSW, will discuss helpful, healthy and productive ways to manage our emotions on Thursday, June 23, from 1 to 1:30 p.m. via Zoom. Read More

A representative from Arosa Care will speak on the responsibilities of a care manager and how they can assist your family on Wednesday, May 18, from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Read More

Do you want to create a retirement income plan that can help you determine how to use your financial resources to generate income?  Join Brock Goodwin with Fidelity Investments as he explains how to plan for the income you’ll need in retirement.  Read More

Please join representatives from AgeWell Middle Tennessee and Takacs McGinnis Elder Care Law for a virtual discussion, “Understanding and Paying for Long-term Care,” on Wednesday, April 20. Read More

In this talk, Dr. Terako Amison, a staff psychiatrist with Vanderbilt Work/Life Connections, will discuss some of the impacts that psychological distress can have on the manifestation of physical illness. Read More

The Tennessee Department of Human Services has awarded a $600,000 grant to the Vanderbilt Child and Family Center that will provide all full-time staff at the Acorn School a one-time $2,000 retention bonus. Read More

“Sundowners” affects the elderly and those in the early or advanced stages of dementia. It is a state of confusion and disorientation that typically occurs in the late afternoon and early evening. Amy Walters, a case manager with Senior Helpers, will define sundowners, explain who it affects, and common behaviors and care strategies. Read More

Tom Starling from Mental Health America will discuss burnout, compassion fatigue and coping skills that you can share with colleagues and family members in an online talk on Thursday, Feb. 17, from 1 to 1:30 p.m. CT. Read More