adults

for adults

At The CHAT Lab, we believe every parent deserves support that's proven to work. Our programming gives parents practical, evidence-based skills to nurture their children's emotional health — and build stronger, calmer families. Explore our workshops and resources below.

The Connected Parent Series
$120 for 1 • $100 each for 2-3
130 Miracle Mile, Suite #230, Coral Gables, 33134
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Parents of pre-teens

1. This is what yousss need

September 24, 2026
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6:30 pm
•
8:00 pm
Strong relationships are the foundation of healthy brain development and lifelong well-being. Join us for an interactive workshop that explores the science behind parenting. Parents will discover why relationships are at the heart of healthy development and how everyday moments create opportunities to build connection, resilience, and trust. Together, we will explore parenting styles, understand how your child's unique temperament influences behavior, and learn how attachment lays the foundation for lifelong emotional well-being.

You'll walk away knowing how to:

  • Understand the role that the parent-child relationship plays in shaping healthy brain development and lifelong emotional well-being.
  • Identify how your parenting style and your child’s unique temperament influence daily interactions and learn practical strategies to make these work for you.
Nicole Bortnik
LMHC, ATR, IMHS-E
A Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Art Therapist with extensive experience working with children, adolescents and families both within the United States and abroad. Nicole also has consulted with schools working directly with teachers and directors to increase social-emotional practices within the learning curriculum. In her current role at The CHAT Lab, she has been working on developing evidenced-informed curriculum to deliver to children and parents in the Miami community. Nicole received the 2024 Infant Mental Health Specialist Award from the Florida Association for Infant Mental Health (FAIMH).
Pilar Delgado
Ph.D., IMH-E
An early childhood development specialist, infant mental health consultant, and educator with more than 20 years of experience supporting young children, families, and educators. She holds a doctorate degree in Early Childhood Development and Teaching and Learning, and her research focuses on how brain development and relationships influence children's learning, behavior, and emotional well-being. Pilar is passionate about translating developmental science into practical, research-informed strategies that empower parents to better understand their children, strengthen relationships, and foster resilience.

3. What is your child trying to tell you? (Behavior/non-negotiables/consequences/rules)

October 22, 2026
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6:30 pm
•
8:00 pm
Behavior is a form of communication. In this workshop, parents will learn how to look beyond challenging behaviors and recognize them as a form of communication. Together, we will explore how brain development, developmental stages, and children's individual needs influence behavior and why understanding what is happening beneath the surface allows parents to respond with greater confidence and intention. We will also explore how to establish clear expectations, consistent boundaries, logical consequences, and non-negotiable family values while maintaining a strong, connected relationship with your child. Participants will leave with practical strategies to reduce power struggles and foster cooperation at every stage of development.

You'll walk away knowing how to:

  • Learn to recognize children’s behavior as a form of communication and identify how brain development and developmental stage (age) can play a role in how your child is interacting with you.
  • Learn ways to set clear expectations, consistent boundaries, and age-appropriate consequences while maintaining a strong and connected parent-child relationship.
Nicole Bortnik
LMHC, ATR, IMHS-E
A Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Art Therapist with extensive experience working with children, adolescents and families both within the United States and abroad. Nicole also has consulted with schools working directly with teachers and directors to increase social-emotional practices within the learning curriculum. In her current role at The CHAT Lab, she has been working on developing evidenced-informed curriculum to deliver to children and parents in the Miami community. Nicole received the 2024 Infant Mental Health Specialist Award from the Florida Association for Infant Mental Health (FAIMH).

2. Independence, Self-esteem, and Resilience

October 8, 2026
•
6:30 pm
•
8:00 pm
One of the greatest gifts we can give our children is the opportunity to become confident, capable, and independent. In this interactive workshop, parents will discover the essential role of independence in all areas of children’s lives in developing healthy self-esteem, self-worth, and lifelong resilience. We will explore how everyday opportunities for responsibility, problem-solving, and age-appropriate decision-making can help children develop confidence in their abilities. Parents will leave with research-informed, practical strategies they can begin using immediately to encourage independence while continuing to provide the secure support children need to thrive.

You'll walk away knowing how to:

  • Identify the connection between children’s independence, their self-esteem, resilience to adverse experiences, and lifelong success.
  • Recognize everyday opportunities to encourage age-appropriate independence while maintaining clear, safe parameters.
Pilar Delgado
Ph.D., IMH-E
An early childhood development specialist, infant mental health consultant, and educator with more than 20 years of experience supporting young children, families, and educators. She holds a doctorate degree in Early Childhood Development and Teaching and Learning, and her research focuses on how brain development and relationships influence children's learning, behavior, and emotional well-being. Pilar is passionate about translating developmental science into practical, research-informed strategies that empower parents to better understand their children, strengthen relationships, and foster resilience.
ENROLL NOW
adults

for adults

At The CHAT Lab, we believe every parent deserves support that's proven to work. Our programming gives parents practical, evidence-based skills to nurture their children's emotional health — and build stronger, calmer families. Explore our workshops and resources below.

The Connected Parent Series
$120 for 1 • $100 each for 2-3
130 Miracle Mile, Suite #230, Coral Gables, 33134
•
Parents of pre-teens

1. This is what yousss need

September 24, 2026
•
6:30 pm
•
8:00 pm
Strong relationships are the foundation of healthy brain development and lifelong well-being. Join us for an interactive workshop that explores the science behind parenting. Parents will discover why relationships are at the heart of healthy development and how everyday moments create opportunities to build connection, resilience, and trust. Together, we will explore parenting styles, understand how your child's unique temperament influences behavior, and learn how attachment lays the foundation for lifelong emotional well-being.

You'll walk away knowing how to:

  • Understand the role that the parent-child relationship plays in shaping healthy brain development and lifelong emotional well-being.
  • Identify how your parenting style and your child’s unique temperament influence daily interactions and learn practical strategies to make these work for you.
Nicole Bortnik
LMHC, ATR, IMHS-E
A Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Art Therapist with extensive experience working with children, adolescents and families both within the United States and abroad. Nicole also has consulted with schools working directly with teachers and directors to increase social-emotional practices within the learning curriculum. In her current role at The CHAT Lab, she has been working on developing evidenced-informed curriculum to deliver to children and parents in the Miami community. Nicole received the 2024 Infant Mental Health Specialist Award from the Florida Association for Infant Mental Health (FAIMH).
Pilar Delgado
Ph.D., IMH-E
An early childhood development specialist, infant mental health consultant, and educator with more than 20 years of experience supporting young children, families, and educators. She holds a doctorate degree in Early Childhood Development and Teaching and Learning, and her research focuses on how brain development and relationships influence children's learning, behavior, and emotional well-being. Pilar is passionate about translating developmental science into practical, research-informed strategies that empower parents to better understand their children, strengthen relationships, and foster resilience.

3. What is your child trying to tell you? (Behavior/non-negotiables/consequences/rules)

October 22, 2026
•
6:30 pm
•
8:00 pm
Behavior is a form of communication. In this workshop, parents will learn how to look beyond challenging behaviors and recognize them as a form of communication. Together, we will explore how brain development, developmental stages, and children's individual needs influence behavior and why understanding what is happening beneath the surface allows parents to respond with greater confidence and intention. We will also explore how to establish clear expectations, consistent boundaries, logical consequences, and non-negotiable family values while maintaining a strong, connected relationship with your child. Participants will leave with practical strategies to reduce power struggles and foster cooperation at every stage of development.

You'll walk away knowing how to:

  • Learn to recognize children’s behavior as a form of communication and identify how brain development and developmental stage (age) can play a role in how your child is interacting with you.
  • Learn ways to set clear expectations, consistent boundaries, and age-appropriate consequences while maintaining a strong and connected parent-child relationship.
Nicole Bortnik
LMHC, ATR, IMHS-E
A Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Art Therapist with extensive experience working with children, adolescents and families both within the United States and abroad. Nicole also has consulted with schools working directly with teachers and directors to increase social-emotional practices within the learning curriculum. In her current role at The CHAT Lab, she has been working on developing evidenced-informed curriculum to deliver to children and parents in the Miami community. Nicole received the 2024 Infant Mental Health Specialist Award from the Florida Association for Infant Mental Health (FAIMH).

2. Independence, Self-esteem, and Resilience

October 8, 2026
•
6:30 pm
•
8:00 pm
One of the greatest gifts we can give our children is the opportunity to become confident, capable, and independent. In this interactive workshop, parents will discover the essential role of independence in all areas of children’s lives in developing healthy self-esteem, self-worth, and lifelong resilience. We will explore how everyday opportunities for responsibility, problem-solving, and age-appropriate decision-making can help children develop confidence in their abilities. Parents will leave with research-informed, practical strategies they can begin using immediately to encourage independence while continuing to provide the secure support children need to thrive.

You'll walk away knowing how to:

  • Identify the connection between children’s independence, their self-esteem, resilience to adverse experiences, and lifelong success.
  • Recognize everyday opportunities to encourage age-appropriate independence while maintaining clear, safe parameters.
Pilar Delgado
Ph.D., IMH-E
An early childhood development specialist, infant mental health consultant, and educator with more than 20 years of experience supporting young children, families, and educators. She holds a doctorate degree in Early Childhood Development and Teaching and Learning, and her research focuses on how brain development and relationships influence children's learning, behavior, and emotional well-being. Pilar is passionate about translating developmental science into practical, research-informed strategies that empower parents to better understand their children, strengthen relationships, and foster resilience.
ENROLL NOW