District 196 Community Education

Parents With Children Ages Birth Through Prekindergarten Separating Children’s brains are changing every day and it can be hard to keep up with all the new behaviors that can push our buttons. You will learn how brain state affects how we as parents approach our children’s behavior. Conflict can be an opportunity to teach and learn. This class will explore the two parts of discipline: the health of the relationship and the skill set involved. You will walk away with new insights about your child and yourself as well as strategies to try immediately.

Grandparents With Children Ages Birth through Prekindergarten Separating Join other grandparents to engage in conversations on topics related to the unique joys and challenges of grand-parenting. Grown-ups will have time for discovering new activities to engage their little ones, as well as time to share stories, strategies and suggestions with other grand-carers. Young children will experience the joy of being, learning and growing together in a group, with the security that comes from attending with their beloved caregiver.

Parents With Children Ages Birth Through Prekindergarten Separating Come together in a supportive environment that celebrates the unique joys and challenges of parenting multiple ages. This class offers playful learning for children and meaningful connection for adults. While children explore sensory play and early social experiences, parents and caregivers participate in group discussions guided by a licensed parent educator. Each session is shaped by the interests and needs of the group, including sleep routines, sibling relationships, picky eating, emotional development or screen time strategies. Whether you’re parenting a baby, toddler or preschooler, this class creates space for real conversations, shared wisdom and family growth.

Parents With Children Ages Birth through Prekindergarten. Separating Explore different parenting styles and how they show up in everyday family life, especially in a world full of parenting advice and social media influence. In this class, parents and caregivers will reflect on their own approach to guidance, learn what research says about parenting styles and practice simple strategies for setting loving limits and building strong connections. Through discussion, shared experiences and practical tools, families will gain confidence in their own parenting style that fits their child, their values and real life.

Parents With Children Ages Birth through Prekindergarten. Separating "Why?" "WHY?" "WHY??" Parents everywhere can speak to the insatiable curiosity of children. As children grow, they will naturally have questions about themselves and their world, including tough topics that parents are not always sure how to handle. Topics may include sexuality, race, gender, differing abilities, poverty, grief, loss and violence in the media. Build your capacity and confidence to have developmentally appropriate conversations with your children in this supportive and research-driven class.