This workshop series introduces parents and caregivers to the foundations of Positive Discipline.Facilitator: Emaye Mizani, Founder Akoma Positive DisciplineMon, Julย 8, 15ย & 22| 6:30 pm โ 8:30 pmย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย This workshop series introduces parents and caregivers to...
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Parent & Family WorkshopsCooperation & Encouragement – Part 2
This workshop series introduces parents and caregivers to the foundations of Positive Discipline.Facilitator: Emaye Mizani, Founder Akoma Positive DisciplineMon, Jul 8, 15 & 22| 6:30 pm โ 8:30 pm This workshop series introduces parents and caregivers to the...
Cooperation & Encouragement – Part 1
This workshop series introduces parents and caregivers to the foundations of Positive Discipline.Facilitator: Emaye Mizani, Founder Akoma Positive DisciplineMon, Jul 8, 15 & 22| 6:30 pm โ 8:30 pm This workshop series introduces parents and caregivers to the...
Balance & Security: Managing Emotions & Behaviors (2-Part Series)
Do you ever struggle to figure out what your child might need? Youโre not alone!Facilitator: Rose Schweig, MFT, BANANAS Parenting CoachTue, Jul 23 & 30 | 10:00 am - 12:00 pmDo you ever struggle to figure out what your child might need? Do they ignore your requests...
Baby and Me Yoga
Designed to assist new parents with recovery after birth, provide a supportive community-centered environment, & an awareness of self-care.Instructor: Leonora Willis, Perinatal Yoga Instructor, Birthworker and Lactation SpecialistTue, Jul 9 | 10 am - 12 pmย This...
Choosing Child Care
Weโll discuss each type of care so you can connect with the right provider.Facilitator: Cathy De Vuono, BANANAS Parent Education CoordinatorFinding child care for your infant, toddler or preschooler is one of the most important decisions you will make as a parent....
Having Difficult Conversations with Style
Do you have the skills to tackle tough talks?Facilitator: Diedre Goree, Parent CoachFri, July 26 | ย 10:00 am- 12:00 pmBeing a parent is an incredibly rewarding roleโbut like any great job, it comes with its challenges. Part of that is having difficult conversations...
Maternal Health (3 Part Series) – Part 2
Join BANANAS for a three-part Maternal Health series as we explore each stage of Maternal Health!Facilitator: Ashley Dorsett, BANANAS Resource & Referral Counselor, Certified Doula/Lactation EducatorWed, ย Julย 10, 24 &ย Aug 7 | 10:30 am- 12:00 pmย ย Join BANANAS...
Balance & Security: Managing Emotions & Behaviors (2-Part Series)
Do you ever struggle to figure out what your child might need?Facilitator: Rose Schweig, MFT, BANANAS Parenting CoachTue, Jul 23 & 30 | 10:00 am - 12:00 pmDo you ever struggle to figure out what your child might need? Do they ignore your requests or get easily...
Speech, Language Skills & Baby Sign
Using baby signs helps eliminate frustration and can help your child communicate with ease.Instructor: Carol Lettko, Pediatric Speech and Language PathologistFri, Aug 2 | 10:00 am - 12:00 pmThis is an interactive workshop to equip new parents, grandparents and...









