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 […]

Free

In Person Playgroups

Havenscourt Cubhouse 6818 Lion Creek Way, Oakland, CA, United States

In 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 […]

Free

Virtual Playgroups

Havenscourt Cubhouse 6818 Lion Creek Way, Oakland, CA, United States

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 […]

Free

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 […]

Free

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 […]

Free

In Person Playgroups

Havenscourt Cubhouse 6818 Lion Creek Way, Oakland, CA, United States

In 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 […]

Free

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 […]

Free

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 […]

Free

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 […]

Free

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 […]

Free

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 […]

Free

Child Care Providers

In Person Playgroups

Havenscourt Cubhouse 6818 Lion Creek Way, Oakland, CA, United States

In 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 […]

Free

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 […]

Free

Virtual Playgroups

Havenscourt Cubhouse 6818 Lion Creek Way, Oakland, CA, United States

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 […]

Free

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 […]

Free

In Person Playgroups

Havenscourt Cubhouse 6818 Lion Creek Way, Oakland, CA, United States

In 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 […]

Free

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 […]

$120.00

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 […]

Free

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