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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 assist new parents with...

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 to co-parent your children amicably, you will give your kids the...

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 challenges. Part of that is having difficult...

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 Discipline. We will...

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 care for your infant, toddler or preschooler is one of the most...

This is an interactive workshop where we will get to hear a story, tell a tale, and sing a song or two!Facilitator: Muriel Johnson, Early Childhood Educator, Professional Storyteller Sharing stories with our children increases early language development and enhances...

Strategies and tools to help manage the challenging behaviors often displayed by strong-willed kidsParenting a child who is oppositional, defiant, or easily frustrated and easily angered requires knowledge and skills beyond the approaches that may work for a lot of...

We’ll discuss each type of care and how to screen and interview potential providers so you can connect with the right child care for you.THE ZOOM LINK WILL BE IN IN THE CONFIRMATION EMAILRegistration closes the day before the event, if you want to join us the day...

To empower all fathers and help navigate relationships and social norms that may hinder effective parentingThis is a series designed to empower all fathers and help navigate relationships and social norms that may hinder effective parenting. It will also offer...