Welcome Baby Classes for Parents, Fall 2010:
Positive Discipline Series – Starting September 9th
Thursday Evenings, 6:00 – 7:30 p.m.
Are you looking for new effective ways of disciplining your children? Do you find yourself repeating requests and/or commands to your children several times without any success? Then this 8 week Positive Discipline series is for you. Come and learn long-term parenting skills that will help you teach your children responsibility, cooperation, problem solving skills plus more!
The workshop series is based on a book "Positive Discipline for Preschoolers" by Jane Nelsen. The classes are tailored to the needs of the participants. Call Patience @ 560-7392 to register for the series starting Thursday September 9th from 6:00 – 7:30pm. Classes fill quickly. Childcare and dinner provided.
Incredible Years for Babies – Starting September 8th
Wednesday Mornings, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Antioch Baptist Church
This 8 week series offers parents of infants—newborn to 12 months support to:
Strengthen your bond with your baby Help mothers and fathers read your babies’ cues and signals, understanding the way a babies’ brain develops Learn the important role of touch and sight The value of taking care of yourself to avoid frustration with babies’ needs.Classes held Wednesday mornings at Antioch Baptist Church from 10am – 12pm. To register please call Patience @ 560-7392 – Childcare and breakfast provided.
Incredible Years for Parents of 3 to 5 year olds
Starting September 14th
Tuesday Evenings from 6pm – 8pm at Trinity United Methodist Church
This series covers:
- Methods to improve your child’s cooperation Ways to promote positive relations by coaching.
- How to have child led play, listen, talk and problem solve with your child.
- How to set clear limits, household rules and consistent follow–through.
- Ways to ignore, distract and redirect.
Parents will have an opportunity to practice effective parenting skills with support from other parents and leaders. Dinner, Childcare and Transportation provided. Come enjoy a night out with no cooking and no worries about childcare and learn some great skills. To register call Patience @ 560-7392
Motheread Baby
(For Expecting Moms and Dads)
Starting September 9th
from 10:00am – 12:00pm
This series covers:
- Labor and delivery – signs of labor and pain management options
- Breast-feeding vs. Bottle-feeding Body changes during pregnancy
- Birth control options after the baby is born
- What to expect with prenatal care, and how to be your best advocate
- Finding support during and after your pregnancy
Create lasting memories for your baby and many more! Come learn and be ready when the baby gets here. To register please call Patience @ 560-7392 – Breakfast and childcare provided.
Join us for Now & Later!
A new group begins September 21 (Tuesdays) from 10 – 11 AM
Parents of newborn (under 3 months) and their babies gather to discuss topics relevant to their new life-style and role. You’ll make new friends and connect with other families with babies about the same age. Refreshments are served. Series runs for 8 weeks. Call Pat at 560-7341 to register.
Getting to Know You – as you’re getting to know your baby!
All workshops are free...
All workshops are free, but registration is required. Call Kimberly @ 560-7319 or Patience at 560-7392 to register. Childcare is provided for a donation of $2 per child/$5 maximum per family with advance notice only. Childcare is limited: please consider all your childcare options. We also offer some limited assistance with transportation based on fund availability. Please discuss your needs with Kimberly and Patience when you call.
Classes fill up quickly and so please call to get the latest scheduling information.