Training:

Staying Grounded Through Summer: Creating Structure and Connection for Children

Jul 27
Monday, July 27, 2026 – 10:30am
10:30am - 11:30am

Audience: All Caregivers (Adoptive, Foster & Kinship Parents) & Professionals

Level: Beginner
Ages addressed: 0-18

Summer can bring freedom, fun, and family memories—but it can also create challenges for children who thrive on routine, predictability, and connection. Changes in schedules, increased screen time, disrupted sleep patterns, and transitions between caregivers can impact children's emotional well-being and behavior. This presentation will explore practical, developmentally appropriate strategies for helping children stay regulated, connected, and supported throughout the summer months. Caregivers and providers will learn how structure promotes emotional safety, why connection remains the foundation of healthy development, and how to create meaningful routines that balance flexibility with consistency. Participants will leave with concrete tools to reduce stress, strengthen relationships, and support children's mental health during summer break.

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Location:

Foster Adopt Minnesota - Webinar

https://www.fosteradoptmn.org/

Anna Clavin is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with extensive experience working with children, families, and adults across mental health, child welfare, legal, and community settings. Her work spans the lifespan, from infancy through older adulthood, with a particular focus on trauma, attachment, complex family systems, and supporting professionals who serve high-needs populations. In addition to providing clinical services, Anna is actively involved in supervision, consultation, training, and systems-level work.