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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.
April Workshops Explore the Powerful Link Between Mental Health and Money
April was Financial Literacy Month, and NIDC’s Family Support Network (FSN) hosted workshops to help parents and caregivers build healthier relationships with both their minds and their money.
Workshops on Sleep, Screen Time, and Child Well-Being
NDIC hosted workshops aimed at equipping parents and caregivers with strategies to support their children's health and development by fostering better sleep habits and managing screen time.
Creating Calm: How Decluttering and Organization Can Support Family Life
NIDC’s "Creating Calm: Organizing & Decluttering Your Home for Family Harmony" is a workshop series designed to help families take control of their spaces to foster healthier home environments.
Supporting Family Emotional Well-Being and Relationship: FSN’s February Workshops
Strong communities are built on strong families; strong families are built on communication and emotional awareness.
