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.

Para padres con niños desde el nacimiento hasta el preescolar Separación ¡Esta clase de ECFE está dirigida principalmente a familias hispanohablantes! Invitamos a los padres y a las personas que están al cuidado de bebés recién nacidos hasta niños que van a kínder, para compartir tiempo de calidad mientras juegan, aprenden y crecen juntos. Para los niños, se ofrecerán actividades divertidas como pintura, juegos sensoriales y tiempo en el gimnasio o al aire libre. A lo largo de la clase, los adultos participarán en temas de conversación acerca del desarrollo infantil, rutinas diarias y otros temas de interés enfocados en el bienestar de los niños y la importancia de su rol como cuidadores. Esta clase será impartida en inglés con el apoyo de una intérprete en español.

Parents With Children Ages Birth Through Prekindergarten Separating When there are two or more children in a family, relationships can be complex. In this class you will discuss how children relate to one another as siblings in your ever-changing family systems. By understanding your children’s different temperaments, you will be able to help them live together and get their needs met in a win-win style.

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 Ever wonder if your child’s latest request is too much? We all struggle with the demands our children make and try hard to find the balance between providing for their needs and accommodating their wants. What do children need? What are the parenting skills we can use to help teach the healthy boundaries we all need? This class will use the book How Much Is Enough? by Jean Illsley Clarke. It helps parents learn to place reasonable limits around “wants” and learn to say “no” without feeling guilty. Join other parents and figure out what is right for your family.

Parents With Children Ages Birth through 6 Years Separating Come and discover how a deeper self-understanding can help you build a more effective and enjoyable relationship with your child. Making sense of your childhood experiences has a profound effect on how you parent your own children. Connecting with other parents will provide an opportunity to reflect, keep what works, and to consider new parenting approaches. This class is based on the book Parenting from the Inside Out by Daniel Siegel and Mary Hartzell. The early childhood room is designed for children to play, explore and try out new skills.

Parents With Children Ages 3-Prekindergarten Separating, Prekindergarten Siblings Welcome Do you struggle with setting limits while staying calm and connected with your child? This class will provide strategies to help you establish clear, consistent, and effective boundaries while fostering a strong parent-child relationship. Join us and gain the tools to set firm but loving limits while building respect, cooperation, and connection with your child! Children will practice skills with our early childhood staff in our environment designed just for them. Please register all prekindergarten siblings who will be attending class.