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Struggling with a picky eater? Join Cooper’s Dr. Chloe Massey and our friends from Cerebelly, for a live workshop to better understand why selective eating can be so emotional for us as parents, and what really matters when it comes to your child and their nutrition. Gain practical strategies for mealtimes, and troubleshoot any feeding challenges you may be experiencing right now.

Feeding your baby can feel daunting, no matter what method you choose. Join Cooper’s Dr. Chloe Massey and Devon Kuehn, ByHeart Formula’s Chief Medical Officer, for a deep dive into all things infant feeding & nutrition. Get questions answered live, as you learn all about feeding options, nutrition, creating a schedule that works for your family and understanding feeding milestones and what’s to come.

We can’t wait to see you there!

As a board-certified pediatrician and neonatologist, Devon believes that early nutrition is the foundation for lifelong health. She oversees clinical development, medical affairs, and pharmacovigilance at ByHeart, and is excited to empower both medical and parental communities with greater clarity around infant nutrition and the science behind ByHeart’s products.

Embarking on the journey of introducing solids to your little one can feel like navigating through uncharted waters. Join Cooper & Little Spoon for an exclusive workshop led by Dr. Chloe Massey. We’ll explore the exciting and often challenging world of starting solids, both from a nutritional standpoint and in managing your child’s new, tricky behaviors.

What You’ll Gain:

Food for Thought: Unpack the choices around baby food, from organic selections to understanding the Clean Label Project, and learn how to make informed decisions for your baby’s health and development.

Summer is (somehow) right around the corner, and with it comes sleepaway camp! While exciting, this can also be incredibly anxiety-inducing (for us and our kids!). Summer 365 and Cooper are here to support all camp parents with a candid discussion on the research, the excitement and the worry, and the practical tips AND TOOLS you need as you prepare for camp and all that comes with it. From how to prepare for and discuss homesickness, to your role in practicing independence and supporting your child’s friendships – we’ve got you covered.

camper (noun); a person who lives in a bunk and attends a summer camp
camp parent (noun); a person who is giving their child the greatest gift and wants the best for their child AND maybe is feeling a little anxious about it too

Join us for a holistic workshop dedicated to supporting new parents in the transformative postpartum period. Experts from Cooper, Mavida, & Chiyo will empower you with tools and insights to support your mental and nutritional health as you navigate the profound shift that is new parenthood.

What You’ll Gain:

Food as Medicine. How your nutrition can support your postpartum period. Discover how your nutrition can support breast milk quality, impact mood and enhance your recovery.

Biological Insights: Understand the changes occurring in both mothers and fathers, enhancing empathy and caregiving.

Psychological Shifts: Explore identity transitions and how to maintain your sense of self amidst new responsibilities.

Relationship Dynamics: Learn to navigate evolving relationships with your partner and family, ensuring supportive connections.

Stress Management: Develop techniques to handle parenting anxieties and create a nurturing environment.

Boundary Setting: Gain the confidence to establish boundaries that honor your new family dynamics.

Embracing Change: Equip yourself with tools and understanding to confidently step into your new role, strengthening family bonds.

This workshop is tailored to new parents navigating the challenges and joys of the postpartum period. Join us to enrich your journey with knowledge, support, and community.

As the end of parental leave approaches, many parents find themselves at the crossroads of excitement and anxiety. Co-hosted by Cooper, Emulait, and It’s My Leche, join us for an expert panel to discuss the transition back into the workforce, offering guidance, support, and the latest science to ease the process both physically and emotionally. What You’ll Gain: Emotional Toolkit: Strategies to manage the swirl of emotions that accompany the return to work, from handling stress and anxiety to battling the infamous “mom guilt” or “dad doubt.” Practical Prep: Tips for tackling the logistics of going back to work, including pumping at work, easing into childcare, and adjusting your family to a new routine. Identity Shifts: Insights into the psychological changes that occur when adding “working parent” to your identity, and how to balance this with your existing roles. Building Your Village: Advice on creating a support network that understands and respects your journey, helping you feel less isolated and more empowered. Flexible Mindset: Learn to embrace the unpredictability of parenting, work, and finding that elusive work-life balance, with an emphasis on flexibility and self-compassion. It’s My Leche is a mom-founded company that’s modernizing breast milk by turning your liquid gold into a shelf-stable powder. Through our innovative freeze-drying technology, our process preserves all the nutrients that make your breast milk unique while offering you the ultimate flexibility in feeding. At the forefront of innovation, Emulait uses a foundation of scholarly-level science and best practices in infant feeding to guide the research and design of a new feeding system. Emulait is the only bottle that biomimics the structural anatomy and functional physiology of a mother’s breast. Designed to disrupt the market they have engineered a product available in 5 shapes and 5 shades that creates a seamless transition between breastfeeding and bottle feeding.

The school year is well underway and that transition period is over. For the past few months, you were waiting to get a sense of your child’s academic and social growth, while also trying to get a read on the teacher, classroom, and school. Now, we’re a few months and the reality has set in.

For many parents, Fall Conferences have come and gone and now is the hard part. With information on challenges (social, academic, or both) happening at school, how can you continue to support your child at home?

What You’ll Learn:

-How to keep communication up with your child’s teacher – including best practices
-How to handle those hard conversations with your child’s teacher – especially when there’s a disagreement. Ex: When the teacher might want to refer out for something and you aren’t aligned
-How to emotionally support your child when academics are challenging
-What this looks like
-What NOT to do
-How to have those hard conversations
-How to provide academic support across multiple disciplines
-What does reading support look like for an emergent reader vs. an elementary schooler?
-How about math? The math that we learned math is dead… And there’s a new way – that feels more confusing to us.
-How to provide support for challenging behaviors that emerge as a result of academic frustration

Walk away from this Assembly feeling empowered to support YOUR child in the best possible way.

About Your Speakers:

Chloe has a special education background and years of clinical experience in schools. She has Master’s degrees from New York University in Early Childhood Education and Early Childhood Special Education and is a PhD candidate at GW University.

Kate began her career as a child and adolescent therapist in 2005 and helped launch the first Partial Hospitalization Program for teens at Bronx Lebanon Hospital. She specializes in supporting parents of children with ADHD. She is the mother of three.

In a world where parenting often feels like a race to build the perfect resume for your child, it’s easy to lose sight of what truly matters. Welcome to the Anti-Achievement Parenting workshop, where we redefine success for our children and ourselves.

Join us at Cooper, led by the renowned Harvard Professor Dr. Richard Weissbourd and developmental psychologist and Chief of Education at Cooper Dr. Erin O’Connor, for an enlightening workshop that challenges conventional parenting norms and focuses on cultivating resilience, independence, and genuine well-being in children.

What You’ll Gain:

Beyond the Resume: Learn to shift focus from building an impressive child’s resume to nurturing skills that matter in real life. Understand the importance of experiences over achievements in your child’s development.

Happiness as a Byproduct, Not a Goal: Explore why making your child’s happiness your primary goal can be counterproductive. Gain insights into fostering a mindset where happiness is a natural outcome of living a balanced and meaningful life.

Cultivating Resilience: Discover strategies to help your child develop resilience. Learn how to encourage them to embrace challenges, recover from setbacks, and understand that failure is a part of learning and growth.

Tolerance for Frustration: Equip your child with the ability to tolerate frustration. Understand the role of frustration in developing problem-solving skills and emotional maturity.

Practical Parenting Tips: Practical tips and real-life scenarios on how to encourage independence, critical thinking, and a healthy attitude towards achievement and success.

Whether you’re trying to navigate the pressures of modern parenting or looking to instill lasting values in your children, our workshop offers a fresh perspective on raising well-rounded, resilient children.

Ever feel like you’re leaving your pediatrician’s office with more questions than answers? We get it. Introducing “No Question Too Small,” a workshop where you can ask a pediatrician all those pressing, curious, or even quirky questions you’ve had but never had the chance to ask.

Join us at Cooper for an open, stress-free session with renowned pediatrician Dr. Whitney Casares. This is your opportunity to dive into all those wonders and worries you have about your child’s health, development, and everything in between.

What You’ll Gain:

Unrushed Time with an Expert: No clock-watching here! Get the undivided attention of a pediatric expert ready to answer all your queries.

Answers to Your Burning Questions: From sleep patterns to eating habits, get clear, concise answers to your most pressing questions.

Peace of Mind: Reduce your stress by getting reliable information straight from a professional, helping you make informed decisions for your child’s well-being.

Community Learning: Benefit from hearing other parents’ questions, offering you insights and perspectives you might not have considered.

Latest Pediatric Insights: Stay updated with the latest in child health and development, and learn practical tips for everyday parenting challenges.

Whether it’s a concern you’ve Googled a hundred times or a new challenge you’re facing now, bring it all to this workshop. Let’s tackle these questions together and arm you with knowledge and confidence in your parenting journey.