Upcoming Events for the Week of December 28th
NOTE: Most in-person events have been moved to an online format, postponed, or cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. We’re making updates as we learn about them, but we recommend contacting organizers before registering for in-person events.
For updated information and resources for home visitors, visit our COVID-19 page. From all of us at LABBN, we wish you and yours good health during these challenging times.
Here is a roundup of this week’s conferences, webinars, and trainings for home visitors and others who work with pregnant women and families with little ones. Also included: events around L.A. County that you can share with the families you serve. Want to look further into the future? See the comprehensive lists we update weekly for:
Do you have something for us to include? Email vreyes@labestbabies.org. And stay in touch with us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube!
December is:
- National Impaired Driving Prevention Month
- National Safe Toys and Gifts Month
- World AIDS Day (December 1)
- Crohn’s & Colitis Awareness Week (December 1 – 7)
- National Handwashing Awareness Week (December 1 – 7)
See the CDC’s “Life is Better with Clean Hands” national campaign on best practices for handwashing. - International Volunteer Day (December 5)
- National Influenza Vaccination Week (December 6 – 12)
- Human Rights Day (December 10)
Events happening throughout December
Early Childhood and Family Engagement Events
Presented by the Los Angeles Public Library:
- Music Mondays: Mondays, 10:00am
- Storytime Online: Tuesday – Friday, 10:00am
- Baby and Toddler Storytime: Tuesdays, 10:30am
- Virtual Mini-Storytime: Thursdays, 11:00am
For more information on the events hosted, please refer to this calendar.
PARENT/FAMILY EVENT: Online COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Support Groups
Every Monday, 5:00pm – 6:30pm
Every Tuesday, 11:00am – 12:30pm & 5:00pm – 6:30pm
Every Wednesday (Spanish), 4:00pm – 5:30pm
Every Thursday, 12:00pm – 1:00pm & 5:00pm – 6:30pm
These social support groups offer a space for continued connection during these times of increased isolation. These are not psychotherapy groups, but the therapists facilitate the groups to offer structure and support.
Presented by The Relational Center
Webinar: Caring for the Breastfeeding Dyad and Yourself During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Every Wednesday, 12:30pm – 1:30pm
This weekly webinar was created as a safe place for lactation professionals to gather. There will be a new speaker/topic each week to provide current information on guidelines and recommendations.
Presented by the Inland Empire Breastfeeding Coalition
Monday, December 28
Webinar: Maternal and Family Mental Health Storytelling Series
December 28, 11:00am
These webinars will include stories and information on maternal and family mental health.
Presented by the Los Angeles Public Library in partnership with Maternal Mental Health NOW
Tuesday, December 29
We don’t know of any events happening today.
Wednesday, December 30
We don’t know of any events happening today.
Thursday, December 31
We don’t know of any events happening today.
Friday, January 1
Happy New Year’s Day!
Virtual 8-Week Family-to-Family Education Program
January 2021 (Exact Date & Time: TBA)
For families with a loved one who is living with a mental health illness.
Presented by NAMI San Gabriel Valley
Saturday, January 2
We don’t know of any events happening today.
Sunday, January 3
We don’t know of any events happening today.