Join us for this workshop on baby massage. This workshop is all about relaxation, bonding, and the power of touch. The benefits of baby massage are amazing. When you massage your infant you can reduce crying, increase sleep, improve blood circulation and digestion, balance breathing, inspire relaxation and better self-esteem, and create a loving parent-child bond. In this hands-on workshop, you will learn simple massage techniques that your baby will love.

This series is based on the idea of a parenting “boot camp” that will give you the skills, confidence, and connections to raise a healthy, happy infant. You don’t have to attend all the workshops; just choose the ones that are a good fit for your family. Babies and partners are welcome! 

The Spirited Child workshop is back! Are you the parent of a child who is strong-minded and has intense feelings? Or a child who may have endless energy, gets easily frustrated, or is very shy? Would you like to learn parenting tools that work with your child’s personality and stage of development? Rebecah Freeling is a Wits’ End Parenting coach and former center director who has 20 years of experience in early childhood education. You will learn ways to deal with tantrums, aggression, shyness, and other challenging behaviors often displayed by “spirited” children.

Note that when you register for the first workshop, you are registered for the entire series.

Series dates: 1/23, 1/30, 2/6, 2/13, 2/20, 2/27

Gracias al Departamento de Salud de California, tenemos descuentos disponibles. Para recibir el descuento de $70, por favor use el codigo de descuento (CDH-CPR-2018) antes de pagar. Estos descuentos están limitados a uno por persona. 

 Para todos los proveedores de cuidado infantil que viven o trabajan en Berkeley, tenemos una cantidad limitada de becas disponibles. Por favor llámenos al 510-658-7353 para recibir el código de descuento.

RCP y Primeros Auxilios es el curso que cumple con las regulaciones del Estado de California para los proveedores de cuidado infantil. Se realizarán prácticas de reanimación boca a boca para salvar vidas y atender a atragantarse con maniquíes. Primeros Auxilios enseña la prevención de lesiones y la forma de responder a las emergencias y accidentes. Esta clase cubre desde nacimiento a edad adulta, aunque el enfoque es en las edades pediátricas atendidas en programas de cuidado infantil. Esta certificación es de dos años.

Hay un descuento de $15 por inscribirse en RCP y Primeros Auxilios y Salud Preventiva. Para las inscripciones por internet, por favor llame para el Código de Descuento.

Información Importante

• Puede inscribirse por internet en bananasbunch.org o venir en persona a registrarse a BANANAS. (Haga los cheques o giros postales a nombre de BANANAS). Por favor, NO ENVIE POR CORREO.
• NO HAY REEMBOLSOS.
• No se puede pagar en efectivo. Inscribase temprano. Usted recibirá una confirmación de su inscripción.
• El costo de los cursos cubre el costo de los libros, los certificados de RCP y Primeros Auxilios, y las engomadas de EMSA.
• Por favor llegue 15 minutos antes de la clase para permitir tiempo suficiente para el registro. SI LLEGA TARDE NO SERÁ ADMITIDO.
• Bebés o niños no se les permite acompañar a los participantes.
• Use ropa cómoda. Va estar practicando RCP en el suelo.
• Hay un descanso para el almuerzo durante estas clases. Favor de traer su propio almuerzo.
• Usted puede ser elegible para una beca. Debe pagar por el curso y solicitar la beca después de exitosamente completarlo. Las solicitudes de becas estarán disponibles el día de la clase con el instructor.
• Si usted vive o trabaja en Berkeley, ofrecemos becas todo el año gracias a la financiación de la Corporación Bayer. Para recibir la beca llámenos para darle el codigo de descuento. Se le pedirá que verifique su dirección de casa o de trabajo.
• Estas clases se ofrecen en diferentes fechas en otros idiomas.

If you’re thinking of hiring a nanny, then this is the workshop for you! At this event, Hand in Hand: The Domestic Employers Network will talk about the legal details of being an employer, including your rights and responsibilities. By offering a variety of resources such as tips for establishing wages, how to ensure a fair and safe workplace, and best practices for evaluating employee-employer arrangements, the network will set you up with all the tools you need.

They’ll also offer ideas on how to create a positive, long-term relationship with your employee. You will have a chance to talk about your own experiences, ask questions, and share concerns. This will be a safe space to learn from other parents who have hired a nanny or in-home child care provider.

BANANAS is offering Choosing Child Care at Room to Bloom Family Resource Center!

This workshop will introduce you to the variety of child care options and offer guidance on how to begin the process of finding a child care provider or preschool program that’s right for your family. Subsidized or low-cost child care options will also be discussed and our knowledgeable counselor will help explain various eligibility options.

We know that choosing the right child care fit for your child can be a hard decision. There are a lot of things to consider, such as the cost, hours, and type of child care that is best for your family. You may have questions about the differences between a family child care, a center, or other available options. With so many types of care to choose from, many parents aren’t even sure where to start. We’ll discuss each type of care so you can connect with the right provider. Come meet other parents and learn all there is to know about choosing child care.

Eligiendo el Cuidado de Niños a Room to Bloom Family Resource Center
Este taller realizado en Room to Bloom le presentará las distintas opciones de cuidado infantil disponibles y ofrecerá orientación sobre cómo comenzar el proceso de encontrar un proveedor de cuidado infantil o un programa preescolar adecuado para su familia. También se le informará sobre opciones de cuidado infantil subsidiado o de bajo costo y nuestro consejero le ayudará a entender cómo inscribirse si califica para recibir asistencia.

The Spirited Child workshop is back! Are you the parent of a child who is strong-minded and has intense feelings? Or a child who may have endless energy, gets easily frustrated, or is very shy? Would you like to learn parenting tools that work with your child’s personality and stage of development? Rebecah Freeling is a Wits’ End Parenting coach and former center director who has 20 years of experience in early childhood education. You will learn ways to deal with tantrums, aggression, shyness, and other challenging behaviors often displayed by “spirited” children.

Note that when you register for the first workshop, you are registered for the entire series.

Series dates: 1/23, 1/30, 2/6, 2/13, 2/20, 2/27

Are you thinking of opening your own family child care program? If so, this free event is just for you! We’ll discuss what it takes to open a licensed family child care business in your home. We will also talk about how to decide whether this is the right choice for you and your family. Running an in-home child care program involves a background check, a home inspection, an application to Community Care Licensing, and a commitment to providing meaningful, nurturing curriculum to young children. In this workshop, you will learn about how to set up a safe environment for children, how to market your child care program, and how to build strong relationships with parents. BANANAS is here to offer support at every step. This is a great chance to meet with an expert who can answer your questions and offer information to get you started.

Please note that this does not replace the Community Care Licensing (CCL) orientation. To pre-register for that orientation, call CCL at 510-622-2602 or go to www.ccld.ca.gov and pay their $25 registration fee.