Albert Wisner Public Library to host Family Central parenting programs in May

WARWICK — Family Central is an all-volunteer, non-profit Parenting Support Network for parents and care-givers of children from birth through adolescence.
Since its founding, Family Central has partnered with a variety of community organizations and individuals to offer monthly workshops that educate, inform and empower parents and caregivers at the Albert Wisner Public Library.
To attend a Family Central program at the library, register at albertwisnerlibrary.org or call the library at 986-1047 ext. 3.
A Mother’s Story: A daughter's dangerous descent into heroin addiction and her path to recovery.
Thursday, May 10, at 6:30 p.m.
It was my daughter, but it could just as easily be yours. Or your son. Or you. Addiction has some basis in heredity, but it can happen to anyone. Even the best and brightest are no match, because you don't handle opioids - they handle you. Come learn some of the signs that you might easily miss in the beginning. Get information on where to go for help and the resources to help you fight an adversary like no other. Understand that this is an epidemic now claiming 122 lives a day - some right here in our town.
Stress relief for parents and children with Debra Leporati
Saturday, May 12, at 1 p.m.
Learn about the origins and science behind the growing popularity of Emotional Freedom Technique. Practice “tapping” for stress relief for yourself for as the parent shifts, so does the child.
Scenarios for children will be explored as well as resources for further support and practice.
Debra Leporati has been utilizing EFT for well over a decade both for herself and with others. She originally studied the work of founder Gary Craig and later discovered Nick Ortner, New York Times bestselling author of "The Tapping Solution," and even tapped with him at a conference.
This year was her fifth consecutive year participating in his organization’s annual Tapping World Summit. Leporati has been a teacher for more than 33 years.
Understanding learning disabilities with Jessica Poggioli
Saturday, May 19, from 10 a.m. to noon
What exactly is a learning disability? Can my child be gifted and still have a learning disability?
Join Jessica Poggioli, Psy.D. for a conversation about assessment of learning disabilities and educational issues that arise once they are diagnosed. Gain new insights and learn what questions, issues and comments you and other parents share. For parents and caregivers of children of all ages.
Poggioli specializes in ADHD coaching and the assessment of learning disabilities and giftedness. Poggioli is a New Jersey and New York licensed psychologist.