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NIDC Celebrates the First Neurodiversity & Your Child Virtual Cohort
NIDC’s Family Support Network celebrated the completion of its first Neurodiversity & Your Child Virtual Cohort with a special virtual celebration on July 28. Parents who completed seven or more workshops were recognized with Certificates of Completion and gift cards, while participants reflected on what they learned throughout the year. The celebration also featured an inspiring presentation from Christy Olsen on being a neurodivergent leader and mother. Parents shared that the program helped strengthen their relationships with their children, highlighting the meaningful impact of the cohort.
FSN Coffee & Connection on White Plains Road
NIDC partnered with the White Plains Road BID to host an FSN Coffee & Connection gathering, creating a welcoming space for parents to connect and learn about available family support resources.
ECG | Family Vision Board Night at Eastchester Community Gardens
Families gathered at Eastchester Community Gardens for NIDC’s Family Vision Board Night, setting goals and envisioning what 2026 will look like together.
Family Support Network Hosts: Myths vs Realities: Dispelling Common Misconceptions about Neurodiversity
This was the fifth in our virtual series: Understanding Neurodiversity–what it is and what it means for children’s development.
Family Support Network Hosts: Seeing Beyond the Diagnosis–The Strengths of Neurodiverse Children
This was the fourth in our virtual series: Understanding Neurodiversity–what it is and what it means for children’s development.
PS 77 & FSN: Coping With Holiday Stress
Learning how to combat and prevent stress is key and participants shared experiences and offered advice to one another in a friendly, supportive way.
Family Support Network Hosts: Understanding the Diagnosis–Early Indicators of Neurodiversity
This was the third in our virtual series: Understanding Neurodiversity–what it is and what it means for children’s development.
PS 96 & FSN: Sleep Hygiene–the Key to Your Child’s Health and Academic Success
Sleep hygiene means cultivating healthy habits, a calming bedtime routine and a good environment to encourage quality sleep.
PS 103 & FSN Virtual Workshop: Understanding Neurodiversity–An Introduction for Parents & Caregivers
This virtual workshop gave parents and caregivers an initial overview of the basics of neurodiversity and provided additional resources to support families and children.
PS 77 & FSN: From Lullabies to Literacy–Building Your Child’s Communication Skills
In this workshop at PS 77, families learned practical, low-cost strategies—like interactive reading, rhyming games, and talking during routines—to support speech development and bonding.
Family Support Network Hosts: Recognizing the Signs–Early Indicators of Neurodiversity
It was the second in our series - an evening of learning and sharing, centering on equipping parents and caregivers with practical tools to foster open, respectful, and consistent dialogue with their children.
Family Support network Hosts: UNDERSTANDING NEURODIVERSITY–an introduction for parents and caregivers
It was an evening of learning and sharing, centering on equipping parents and caregivers with practical tools to foster open, respectful, and consistent dialogue with their children.
Back to school fairs get Bronx Children ready for another school year
As summer ended, NIDC hosted a series of lively Back to School events across the Bronx, bringing together families, community partners, and local organizations to support students as they prepared for the new school year. The days were filled with fun, food, games, giveaways and more!
Family Support network Hosts: “Heart2heart” communication workshop for parents
It was an evening of learning and sharing, centering on equipping parents and caregivers with practical tools to foster open, respectful, and consistent dialogue with their children.
PS 94 & FSN workshop: Your Children & Tech–Screentime & Safety
The Family Support Network (FSN) brought together families from PS 77, PS 94, and PS 56 for a vital workshop on children’s technology use and digital safety, aimed at empowering caregivers with tools and knowledge to navigate the digital world alongside their children.
Finding Calm in the Chaos: FSN’s June Workshops Help Families Beat Summer Stress
Summer can be a time of joy and connection, but for many caregivers, it also brings unique challenges. That’s why the Family Support Network (FSN) hosted impactful workshops in June 2025, to help families navigate the summer season with more ease, balance, and support.
Celebrating Wellness, Together: A Joyful Self-Care Day for Bronx Families
On June 10, NIDC’s Family Support Network (FSN), in partnership with the Health Hub, hosted our annual Family Self-Care Day at PS/MS 89, and it was a beautiful evening filled with joy, connection, and healing.
Exploring the Link Between Financial Health and Mental Wellness
In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, NIDC’s Family Support Network (FSN) partnered with District 11 to host a virtual workshop that brought together nearly 100 parents, caregivers, PTA leaders, and Parent Coordinators to talk about a topic that too often goes unspoken: how our finances affect our mental health, and vice versa.
Empowering Parents Through Advocacy: Autism and ADHD Resources
In honor of Autism Awareness Month, the Family Support Network hosted a special workshops PS 105 and PS 77 titled Autism/ADHD & Your Child: Advocacy and Resources.
