Toddler Bonding & Brain Building

A TrainingGrounds-designed program, replicated to support families and communities

About Toddler Bonding and Brain Building

Toddler Bonding & Brain Building is a free, five-week program designed to help parents and caregivers make the most of the toddler years by nurturing connection, curiosity, and early learning through play. Through hands-on activities, a take-home Bonding & Brain Building kit, and interactive in-person experiences, families explore how everyday interactions can support their toddler’s developing brain, growing independence, and emerging life skills.

From discovering new interests to navigating big feelings and little milestones, the toddler years are full of opportunities to learn and connect. This program gives caregivers practical strategies to follow their child’s lead, encourage exploration, and turn ordinary moments into meaningful learning experiences—all while building a strong foundation for a lifelong relationship through PLAY!!

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What’s Included?

Bonding and Brain Building Kit

Developmentally-appropriate toys, books, tip sheets, and more

Weekly Guided Activities

5 1-hour guided play and learning classes with other families and parent educator

Manual with play activities, fine motor and gross motor songs, and CDC milestone tracker

Toddler Parent Manual

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Toddler Bonding & Brain Building is designed for families with young infants during the earliest stages of development, specifically ages 12-24 months old. If your child is younger than 12 months, they should attend Infant Bonding and Brain Building.

  • Yes! Thanks to the generosity of our partners, donors, and sponsors, this program is completely free for participating families. There are no registration fees, and your Bonding & Brain Building kit is included at no cost.

  • Just bring yourself and your baby! We'll provide the materials and activities you'll need during each session, and you'll receive a take-home kit filled with resources and activities to continue the learning and bonding at home.

  • We welcome parents, grandparents, guardians, and other primary caregivers to participate in this program with their toddler. We encourage the adult who spends the most time with your baby to attend whenever possible, but we understand that every family's situation is unique. We do recommend that older siblings either stay home for this program or come with another adult so that the parent can be fully engaged with their toddler. If this is a barrier to attending this program, please contact us.

  • Yes! We love seeing families return. To ensure as many families as possible have the opportunity to participate, priority enrollment is given to families who have not previously attended a Bonding and Brain Building session. Returning families may be able to join additional sessions if space is available.

    Please note that each child will only receive one Bonding and Brain Building Take-Home Kit.

  • This program will help you strengthen the bond between you and your child, enhance your child’s language development, improve your child’s cognitive development, and develop your child’s positive social skills.

  • Yes! Complete this form and we will contact you as new sessions are scheduled and available for registration: https://forms.gle/Rw3BjAMbpNxFUTox6

  • Yes! Please let us know when you register that you would like to have a translator available and we will aim to have one available at each class.