Wonders creates classroom communities that are welcoming, respectful, and equitable. This philosophy extends to the families in our programs, as we actively cultivate connection between home and school.
The purpose of the Safe Space Policy is to ensure our services remain accessible to families who need them and to preserve the wellbeing of our staff and the children in our care, while complying with the law. To accomplish these goals, we believe it is essential to provide clear protocols for staff in case of immigration or other law enforcement actions at Wonders locations. These protocols are not intended to interfere with lawful federal immigration enforcement and are not political in nature.
Raising Cain: Protecting the Emotional Life of Boys
Live Talk and Q&A with Dr. Michael Thompson
Monday, March 3, 2025; 7:00 – 9:00 pm
5450 Massachusetts Ave, Bethesda, MD 20816
$12 per ticket
mthompsonphdatwonders.eventbrite.com
Join Wonders on March 3rd, 2025 at 7:00 pm for a special evening of learning and discussion with Dr. Michael Thompson, who will be discussing his New York Times best-selling book, Raising Cain: Protecting the Emotional Life of Boys. Dr. Michael Thompson is a consultant, author, and psychologist specializing in children and families. The presentation will explore the compelling case that emotional literacy is the most valuable gift we can offer our sons, urging parents to recognize the price boys pay when we hold them to an impossible standard of manhood. Dr. Thompson’s work identifies the social and emotional challenges that boys encounter in school and shows how parents can help boys cultivate emotional awareness and empathy–giving them the vital connections and support they need to navigate the social pressures of youth.
Wonders was featured in an article written by journalist, Rebecca Gale, “Nurturing New Moms: Child Care Centers are Becoming a New Frontier for Postpartum Support,” which was published on page 172 of the May/June issue of Bethesda Magazine. The article highlights the recent post-partum training Wonders Early Learning educators received by Postpartum Support International (PSI), to provide Wonders educators with insight on how to recognize signs of postpartum mood disorders and provide resources that can be shared with families. Liza Pringle, Wonders Early Learning Curriculum and Instruction Specialist, noted, “We can take this on. Parents can know they aren’t alone. We just need to be informed so we know the next steps to give them help.
ChildLink is an information and referral service for families with young children. Callers may receive simple referrals, consultation on child development or parenting issues, or linkages and follow up for families presenting more complex or at-risk situations which require early intervention services. ChildLink also assists families and providers in accessing mental health consultation on-site in child care programs. Click here for ChildLink
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