Calendar
You’re invited to our FREE Parent Workshop Series at grō Childcare Academy every 3rd Saturday of the month. We’ll share practical tools for real-life parenting moments, and we’ll provide snacks + child watch while you participate.
March 12th @ 6:30PM
Story Time at grō: Family Reading Night
(By: Karen Farr)
Bring the whole family for Storytime at grō: Family Reading Night—a warm, low-pressure evening that celebrates books and connection. We’ll share engaging read-alouds, movement songs, and easy activities that support vocabulary, comprehension, and a love of reading. Families will also receive practical take-home ideas for building reading routines at home.
We’ll provide child watch & snacks
Breathe It Out: The Art of Working Through Tantrums
is a practical, judgment-free workshop that helps parents understand what’s happening in a child’s brain during big emotions—and what to do in the moment. You’ll learn calming strategies, simple scripts, and step-by-step tools to support your child through tantrums while building connection, confidence, and self-regulation.
We’ll provide child watch & snacks
April 18th @ 11AM
Breathe It Out: The Art of Working Through Tantrums
(By: Trisha Kwant)
May 2nd @ 11AM – 3PM
Family & Community Appreciation Festival
Bring the whole family, invite a friend, and come celebrate with us—we can’t wait to welcome you to grō!
grō Family & Community Appreciation Festival + Open House
Join us for a fun, family-friendly celebration—plus an opportunity to tour grō Childcare Academy and meet our amazing teaching team! This event is open to the public and is a great chance to connect with our community, explore the center, and learn more about our programs while enjoying a festive morning together.
What to expect
- Open House: meet our teachers + tour the center
- Food trucks
- Inflatables
- Family-friendly activities and more
How to Create Routines for Kids is a practical, parent-friendly workshop focused on building simple daily rhythms that reduce stress and power struggles. You’ll learn how to create routines that fit your family, use visual schedules and consistent cues, handle transitions, and troubleshoot common challenges like mornings, bedtime, and “no school day” disruptions—so kids know what to expect and caregivers feel more confident.
We’ll provide child watch & snacks
May 16th @ 11AM
How to Create Routines 4 kids
(By:Dearis Jones)
June 20th @ 11AM
How to Help Your Child Sleep in Their Own Bed
(By: Hannah Youle & Oneisha Jones)
Breathe It Out: The Art of Working Through Tantrums is a practical, judgment-free workshop that helps parents understand what’s happening in a child’s brain during big emotions—and what to do in the moment. You’ll learn calming strategies, simple scripts, and step-by-step tools to support your child through tantrums while building connection, confidence, and self-regulation.
We’ll provide child watch & snacks
July 18th @ 11AM
Teeth to Talk: Helping Toddlers Stop Biting
(By: Karen Farr)
Teeth to Talk: Helping Toddlers Stop Biting is a practical workshop that helps parents understand why toddlers bite and what to do in the moment—calmly and consistently. You’ll learn prevention strategies, simple phrases to use, how to teach “safe mouth” alternatives, and how to support big feelings so biting decreases over time.
We’ll provide child watch & snacks
Location
gro Chilcare Academy.
526 MAYNARD NW, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49504
Invited Speakers
Ms. Hannah Youle
Ms. Hannah brings 8 years of child care experience and a calm, supportive approach to helping children (and parents) work through big feelings. She loves building strong relationships with children and families and focuses on creating a safe, nurturing environment where kids can learn, grow, and explore. As a proud mom, she understands how important practical tools and encouragement are for families—especially during tough moments like tantrums and bedtime transitions. Ms. Hannah is excited to share strategies that help families feel confident and supported every step of the way.
Ms. Oneisha Jones
Ms. Oneisha has 5 years of early childhood education experience and has earned her CDA credential. She is passionate about helping little ones learn to navigate their world and supporting families as children grow and reach new milestones. Ms. Oneisha values building strong connections with children and families and believes in guiding children with patience, curiosity, and encouragement. She looks forward to sharing practical, family-friendly strategies to help with tantrums, emotional regulation, and creating routines that support healthy sleep habits.
Mr. Dearis Jones
Mr. Dearis has nearly 7 years of experience in early childhood education and holds a CDA, along with two accreditations in child psychology. His work includes parent coaching and education consulting, supporting both families and educators. In How to Create Routines 4 Kids, Mr. Dearis will share practical, realistic strategies to help families build routines that actually stick—morning, after-school, and bedtime routines included. He focuses on creating structure in a way that feels supportive (not stressful), helping children feel secure, confident, and ready to thrive at home and in school.
Ms. Trisha Kwant
Brings over 30 years of early childhood experience to Breathe It Out: The Art of Working Through Tantrums. With a deep understanding of child development and behavior, Trisha specializes in helping both educators and families navigate big emotions with confidence, patience, and practical strategies.
Her approach focuses on understanding the “why” behind behaviors and equipping adults with tools to respond in ways that build trust, connection, and emotional growth.
Be our guest reader!
Calling all storytellers! ✨ Join us as a Guest Reader for National Reading Month and help inspire a love of books in our little learners.
Interested? Reach out to your center to schedule a time.
