BANANAS Workshops & Trainings
Parents & Families
Choosing Child Care
Finding child care for your infant, toddler or preschooler is one of the most important decisions you will make as a parent.Facilitator: Cathy De Vuono, BANANAS Parent Education CoordinatorFinding child […]
Cooperation & Encouragement
This workshop series introduces parents and caregivers to the foundations of Positive Discipline.Facilitator: Emaye Mizani, Founder Akoma Positive Discipline This workshop series introduces parents and caregivers to the foundations of Positive […]
Having Difficult Conversations with Style
Handling tough conversations with a family member without jeopardizing the relationship.Facilitator: Diedre Goree, Parent CoachBeing a parent is an incredibly rewarding role—but like any great job, it comes with its […]
Co-Parenting From Within
In this class, participants will gain personal tools for enhancing their co-parenting experience.Co-parenting after a divorce or break-up is never easy. But, if you and your former partner learn how […]
Baby and Me Yoga
Designed to assist new parents with recovery after birth, provide a supportive community-centered environment, and an awareness.Instructor: Leonora Willis, Perinatal Yoga Instructor, Birthworker and Lactation SpecialistThis class is designed to […]
Hiring a Nanny 101
If you’re thinking of hiring a nanny, then this is the workshop for you!Instructor: Hand in Hand: The Domestic Employers NetworkIf you’re thinking of hiring a nanny, then this is […]
Cooperation & Encouragement
This workshop series introduces parents and caregivers to the foundations of Positive Discipline.Facilitator: Emaye Mizani, Founder Akoma Positive Discipline This workshop series introduces parents and caregivers to the foundations of Positive […]
Speech, Language Skills & Baby Sign
This is a virtual interactive workshop to equip caregivers with tools, practical tips and valuable suggestions for a great start.Instructor: Carol Lettko, Pediatric Speech and Language PathologistThis is a virtual […]
Co-Parenting From Within
In this class, participants will gain personal tools for enhancing their co-parenting experience.Co-parenting after a divorce or break-up is never easy. But, if you and your former partner learn how […]
Balance & Security: Managing Emotions & Behaviors
Join the discussion with a supportive group of parents, about how to create a secure relationship with your child(ren).Facilitator: Rose Schweig, MFT, BANANAS Parenting CoachDo you ever struggle to figure […]
Cooperation & Encouragement
This workshop series introduces parents and caregivers to the foundations of Positive Discipline.Facilitator: Emaye Mizani, Founder Akoma Positive Discipline This workshop series introduces parents and caregivers to the foundations of Positive […]
Virtual Playgroups
Come and join us virtually for movement and music, crafts, story time, virtual discovery, special guests and more! In person playgroups are back! Come learn, discover and play with us […]
Child Care Providers
Sirviendo a niños con discapacidades o retrasos y sus familias
Sirviendo a niños con discapacidades o retrasos y sus familias (SN), taller de dos partesSirviendo a niños con discapacidades o retrasos y sus familias (SN), taller de dos partes Miércoles, […]
Developmentally Informed Trauma Practices and Challenging Behaviors (with Simultaneous Spanish Translation, Con traducción simultánea al español)
Facilitator: Christine Mirov and Mikaela Chant Thursday, 4/11/24, 1-3 PM Register Here This two-hour interactive training introduces the key concepts of trauma and its effects on development and behavior. Participants […]
Opening a Child Center Center
Are you thinking of opening your own family child care business? If so, these free workshops are just for you!Are you thinking of opening your own child care center ? […]
Preventive Health
This course meets the 8-hour California State regulations for child care providers.This course meets the 8-hour California State regulations for child care providers.THE ZOOM LINK WILL BE PROVIDED BY GABRIELA […]
Virtual Playgroups
Come and join us virtually for movement and music, crafts, story time, virtual discovery, special guests and more! In person playgroups are back! Come learn, discover and play with us […]
Grupos de Juego Virtuales
Ven y únete virtualmente para música y movimiento, arte y manualidades, cuentos, descubrimiento virtual, invitados especiales y más!Ven y únete virtualmente para música y movimiento, arte y manualidades, cuentos, descubrimiento […]
CPR/Pediatric First Aid
This course meets the 8-hour California State regulations for child care providers.Instructor: Gabriela Meneses THE ZOOM LINK WILL BE PROVIDED BY GABRIELA 2 hours before the beginning of the class […]
In Person Playgroups
Havenscourt Cubhouse 6818 Lion Creek Way, Oakland, CA, United StatesIn person playgroups are back! Come learn, discover and play with us every Tuesday and Thursday In person playgroups are back! Come learn, discover and play with us every Tuesday […]
Grupos de Juego en Persona
Los grupos de juego en persona han regresado!Los grupos de juego en persona han regresado! Ven aprende, descubre y juega con nosotros todos los viernes con juguetes, cuentos, arte, juegos […]
Virtual Playgroups
Come and join us virtually for movement and music, crafts, story time, virtual discovery, special guests and more! In person playgroups are back! Come learn, discover and play with us […]
Grupos de Juego Virtuales
Ven y únete virtualmente para música y movimiento, arte y manualidades, cuentos, descubrimiento virtual, invitados especiales y más!Ven y únete virtualmente para música y movimiento, arte y manualidades, cuentos, descubrimiento […]
Opening a Family Child Care Program
Are you thinking of opening your own family child care business? If so, these free workshops are just for you!Join us to talk about how to become a licensed provider. […]