One week from today! Los Alamos Early Childhood Collaboration (LAECC) presents Speaker Series: "If A Brain Could Talk About Learning & Thriving in Early Life." When: Wednesday, September 10, 2025 Time: 6-7:30 PM Where: FSN (3540 Orange St, Los Alamos) Cost: Free Presenter: Dr. Layne Kalbfleisch, M.Ed., Ph.D. of 2E Consults ® LLC Transform how you respond to children’s behavior with Dr. K’s dynamic workshop for parents, caregivers, and educators. Discover four of the brain’s neurological imperatives—flexibility, readiness, connection, and unmasking—and learn practical, everyday strategies to strengthen executive functioning at any age. Walk away ready to turn moments of stress, anxiety, or trauma into powerful opportunities for growth and thriving. ■ Light refreshments provided ■ Free on-site childcare available! ■ Participants receive Dr. K’s toolkit ■ Registration required by September 7 for event and childcare (if needed): Visit our linktr.ee link in our bio and click "If A Brain Could Talk - Registration"

*UPDATE*: Deadline to order your shirt in order to receive it in time for Lucky Ducky Day is FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 5! Lucky Ducky Day shirts are available to purchase in youth and adult sizes and different tie dye color options! A portion of the proceeds goes directly to Family Strengths Network. Wear this awesome shirt to Lucky Ducky Day (or the Homecoming parade if you want to walk with us)! Purchase yours by visiting our linktr.ee link in our bio and clicking "Lucky Ducky Day Shirts"