Los Alamos Family Council

10/16/2026

Confidence begins by realizing what we can do!

Making a list also helps us parents remember what we need to teach them to help them become confident ;)

10/15/2026

Every day we hear from parents how worried they are that their kids can't handle the stressors of life, and they tell us how they restrict what their kids can do because they can't handle it. It's the small things that make the biggest impact on kids learning to do big things on their own without stressing over it. Here's a great way to start!

10/15/2026

You won't want to miss this one!

Independence isn't one-size-fits-all. So why should the way we encourage it be?

Every child deserves the chance to explore, make decisions, overcome challenges, and discover what they're capable of. For kids with disabilities or neurodivergence, building independence may require different approaches, but the opportunities are just as important.

Join Let Grow's Andrea Keith, special education teacher Brianna Parillo, and author and parent Thaís Freitas for an engaging conversation about finding the right balance between providing support and giving kids the freedom to grow.

📅 October 21 at 7 PM ET

👉 Register today! Can't attend live? Register anyway, and we'll send you the recording. https://bit.ly/4ymv7cf

10/08/2026

Trick or Treat on Main Street is just a few weeks away! This year we'll be giving out our very own Freeze Dried Skittles again!
We make this at the Youth Activity Los Alamos Youth Activity Centers, and they're also available for sale to anyone who would like to order a batch :) Contact the YAC to learn more!

10/06/2026

✨Upcoming Schedule Announcement✨!

10/01/2026

YAC Visitor Days are coming! Please share with your YAC Member!
Current YAC members can bring a friend to check out the Youth Activity Center, enjoy free snacks, and learn more about our free after-school program for 3rd–8th graders. Each school has a designated Visitor Day—come join the fun and bring a friend!

09/22/2026

09/16/2026

What happens when fear starts making the rules for childhood?

Join Andrea Keith, Let Grow Executive Director, and Daniel Anthony, Senior Director of Strategic Initiatives, for a conversation about fear, trust, independence, and what changes when we give kids more freedom to grow.

Discover why independence matters, how trust helps kids become more capable and confident, and the ideas that continue to shape Let Grow’s work today.

📅 September 23 at 7 PM ET

👉 Save your seat! Even if you register but can't attend you will be sent the recording! https://bit.ly/4h62lGb

06/09/2026

Pictured with a check from LACF for $20,000 are, from left, Ericka Becker, MA, LMHC. Jordan Redmond Executive Director Los Alamos Family Council. Karla Palmer, MA, LPCC, CEIP. And Sarah McCumber P…