Third Thursday
Beyond Behavior—Building Calm and Connection
Join us for Third Thursday’s Parent Support Group, where you’ll find practical tools, meaningful conversation, and support for everyday parenting. This month’s topic is Deep Dive Beyond the Behavior, inspired by Calm the Chaos by Dayna Abraham. No need to read the book—our facilitators will share the key ideas and guide thoughtful, down‑to‑earth discussions. Together, we’ll explore how to better understand children’s behaviors, respond during challenging moments, strengthen connection, and set supportive boundaries. We’ll also look at how behavior communicates needs, how to reduce demands during escalation, and ways to bring more calm and consistency into family life.
This group is a welcoming space where parents and caregivers can learn from one another, connect, and share practical resources and strategies. It’s a supportive place to recognize that you’re not alone—everyone here is navigating the ups and downs of parenting right alongside you.
What you’ll gain:
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Learn practical framework that helps parents and caregivers understand better what may be happening beneath a child’s behavior and identify supportive strategies to use in challenging moments
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Develop Ride the Storm Plan
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Tools, such as Connection scripts and Mantras
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Parents and caregivers can discover strategies that fit their family and help create calm, connection, and consistency
Free to attend. Registration required.
Meeting Information:
November 19, 2026 | 6:00 - 7 p.m.
Summer Moon Coffee
9127 Metcalf Ave., Overland Park, KS
If you have any questions, contact MNH-Parent-Support-Specialist@jocogov.org.
When
November 19th, 2026 from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Location
Summer Moon Coffee
9127 Metcalf Ave
Overland Park, KS 66212
9127 Metcalf Ave
Overland Park, KS 66212