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August 9 - August 9, 2025

Mindful Start: Back to School with Avance Care & YMCA Raleigh

| Starts at 10:00 am

Kick off the school year with confidence! Join Avance Care for a free, family-friendly Back to School event filled with fun activities, movement, and hands-on stations designed to support your child’s mind, body, and daily routines.

Saturday, August 9th | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
A.E. Finley YMCA Gymnasium
9216 Baileywick Rd, Raleigh, NC 27615

Live Mini Health Education Sessions

We’re hosting live, 15-minute mini sessions led by expert clinicians in our Behavioral Health and Psychiatry team. These quick, powerful talks will give you helpful tools and tips to support your child (and yourself!) as you head into the new school year:

  • 10:15 AM: Anxiety: How Our Kids Show and Feel It – Loryn Jones, MSW, LCSW
  • 10:45 AM: Helping Kids Handle Transitions and Changes – Cat Archer, PA-C
  • 11:15 AM: Worries as a Parent: What Do We Do? – Dr. John Looney, MD
  • 11:45 AM: ADHD: Building Our Day for Success – Amanda Burrafato, LMFT, LCAS

This is a morning of learning, play, and community connection you won’t want to miss. Let’s get ready for a strong start to the school year—together!

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