BANANAS Workshops & Trainings
Parents & Families
Parent Café & The Growing Brain: Everyday Play
How play supports brain development and how to maximize children’s learning through play.BANANAS invites all parents, grandparents, and caregivers to join our Parent Café & The Growing Brain. This session […]
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 […]
Virtual Playgroups
Havenscourt Cubhouse 6818 Lion Creek Way, Oakland, CA, United StatesCome 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 […]
Healing Circle for Families Experiencing Homelessness
This unique 3-week session is designed for families experiencing homelessness.Facilitator: Elizabeth Summers, Zealous advocate of art, healing, and radical self-careWed March 6, 13 & 20 | 6:30 pm - 8:00 […]
Providing and Thriving through Single Parenthood
Explore ways to navigate single parenthood while nurturing ourselves and supporting our children’s emotional well-being.Explore ways to navigate single parenthood while nurturing ourselves and supporting our children’s emotional well-being. Whether […]
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 […]
Setting Boundaries with Children: Closeness & Cooperation through limits
This workshop will provide insights and strategies to help you set firm, warm limits in a way that connects you & your child.Instructor Julie Johnson, M.Ed. and BANANAS’ Parenting Coach […]
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 […]
Child Care Providers
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 […]
Habilidades Matemáticas en la Primera Infancia
Es bien sabido que durante los primeros 5 años el cerebro de un niño pasa por un período crítico de aprendizaje y crecimiento. Es bien sabido que durante los primeros […]
Virtual Playgroups
Havenscourt Cubhouse 6818 Lion Creek Way, Oakland, CA, United StatesCome 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 […]
Science through the Pages: STEM/STEAM Opportunities from Any Book
This participatory workshop will guide educators, providers and parents with helpful tips on using books already in your libraryThis participatory workshop will guide educators, providers and parents with helpful tips […]
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 […]
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 […]
Salud Preventiva
Este curso cumple con las regulaciones estatales de California de 8 horas para proveedores de cuidado infantil.Marzo 22-23 | 9 am – 1 pmEste curso cumple con las regulaciones estatales […]
Intro to Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health
Introduction to Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health, 3/25/24, 6-8 PM: This two-hour interactive training introduces the key concepts and foundational practices of infant and early childhood mental health and […]
RCP / primeros auxilios pediátricos
Este curso cumple con las regulaciones estatales de California de 8 horas para proveedores de cuidado infantil.Este curso cumple con las regulaciones estatales de California de 8 horas para proveedores […]
Teaching Math Skills in Early Childhood
This training focuses on the importance of early math knowledge and skills.It is well known that during the first 5 years a child’s brain goes through a critical period of […]
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 […]