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SUMMARY:Creating Liberatory Spaces
DESCRIPTION:“Building Liberatory Learning Spaces” will be a tangible and practical training session for educators and community organizers.\n\n\nTHE ZOOM LINK WILL BE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE CONFIRMATION EMAIL! \n“Building Liberatory Learning Spaces” will be a tangible and practical training session for educators and community organizers that will inform how they engage in and prioritize developing liberatory learning spaces that are inclusive\, equitable\, and anti-racist. Participants will walk away with a concrete framework to use in their learning spaces.
URL:https://bananasbunch.org/event/creating-liberatory-spaces-2/
CATEGORIES:Child Care Provider Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220801T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220801T203000
DTSTAMP:20260625T165309
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SUMMARY:CPR/Pediatric First Aid
DESCRIPTION:This course meets the 8-hour California State regulations for child care providers.\n\n\nTHE ZOOM LINK WILL BE PROVIDED BY GABRIELA AFTER PURCHASHING A TICKET \nMon – Wed\, Aug 1 – 3 | 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm\, 2 hour in-person training on Sat\, Aug 6 \nCPR and First Aid is the course that complies with California state regulations for child care providers. First Aid teaches injury prevention and how to respond to emergencies and accidents. This class covers birth through adulthood\, although the focus is on the pediatric ages served in child care programs. This certification is for two years. \nThis class is offered virtually for the first six hours. The last two hours will be required to complete in-person in small groups at the Bananas parking lot. Appointments will be made for the Saturday following the class. \nCPR / First Aid is not a preventive health class. CPR / First Aid must be taken every two years to be licensed. \nIf you have any questions about the classes or coupons\,  please contact the Health and Safety Coordinator\, Gabriela Meneses at gabriela@bananasbunch.org.
URL:https://bananasbunch.org/event/cpr-pediatric-first-aid-18/
CATEGORIES:Child Care Provider Workshops,Health & Safety
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220728T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220728T110000
DTSTAMP:20260625T165309
CREATED:20220624T000201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220624T004253Z
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SUMMARY:Opening A Family Child Care Program
DESCRIPTION:Are you thinking of opening your own family child care business? If so\, these free events are just for you!\n\n\nTHE ZOOM LINK WILL BE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE CONFIRMATION EMAIL! \nAre you thinking of opening your own family child care business? If so\, these free events are just for you! Join us to talk about how to become a licensed provider. BANANAS is here to offer support at every step! This is a great chance to meet with an expert who can answer your questions and offer information to get you started. Note: To receive a family child care license\, you must attend Community Care Licensing (CCL) orientation. Be sure to pre-register and pre-pay the $25 fee to attend by calling CCL at 510-622-2602 or going to www.ccld.ca.gov
URL:https://bananasbunch.org/event/opening-a-family-child-care-program-8/
CATEGORIES:Child Care Provider Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220727T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220727T200000
DTSTAMP:20260625T165309
CREATED:20220223T193519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220624T000201Z
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SUMMARY:CARE Cafe
DESCRIPTION:This CARE Family Café is for parents who are unhoused or housing insecure in Alameda County.\n\n\nRegistration closes the day before the event\, if you want to join us\, contact Cathy at catherine@bananasbunch.org \nThis CARE Family Café is for parents who are unhoused or housing insecure in Alameda County. Incentives will be provided for parents who attend. The BANANAS CARE program (Child Care Access Referral Ensured) assists families who are experiencing homelessness navigate the child care system. Join us to learn how to access community resources and share tips around stress management as we discuss the successes and challenges of parenting young children while experiencing housing insecurity. Support each other and strengthen your family!
URL:https://bananasbunch.org/event/care-cafe-2/
CATEGORIES:Parent & Family Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220727T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220727T111500
DTSTAMP:20260625T165309
CREATED:20220624T000201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221217T005127Z
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SUMMARY:BANANAS Virtual Book Club and Music Class Playgroups!
DESCRIPTION:Join us for free playgroups that teach children to laugh\, explore\, and create.\n\n\nJOIN US THIS SUMMER EVERY WEDNESDAY FROM 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM! \nPlease note that once you first register\, the Zoom link applies to ALL future playgroups. \nJoin us for free playgroups that teach children to laugh\, explore\, and create. Discover the many wonderful ways that play inspires learning. Playgroups offer grandparents\, siblings\, aunts\, uncles\, nannies\, neighbors\, friends\, and parents a space to connect with one another and build community. Join us weekly to pretend\, play\, celebrate music\, create art\, and dream up inventions while gaining new parenting tools and learning about child development.
URL:https://bananasbunch.org/event/bananas-virtual-book-club-and-music-class-playgroups-4/
CATEGORIES:Child Care Provider Workshops,Family Friends & Neighbors,Parent & Family Workshops,Playgroups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220725T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220725T203000
DTSTAMP:20260625T165309
CREATED:20220624T000200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221216T003813Z
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SUMMARY:Fathering From Within (2 Part Series)
DESCRIPTION:This series will help you to navigate relationships and social norms that may hinder effective parenting.\n\n\nRegistration closes the day before the event\, if you want to join us\, contact Cathy at catherine@bananasbunch.org \nThis is a series of sessions- registration for the first part will provide registration for all. You are welcome to register for and attend any sessions! \nThis is a series designed to empower all fathers. Offering personal tools that help to define or redefine one’s sense of identity and purpose and establish guiding principles for fatherhood\, this series will help you to navigate relationships and social norms that may hinder effective parenting. Fathers will learn that everything we need to know about being a great dad is\, and always has been\, inside us. All we have to do is find it and share it with our children and make their future bright and promising.
URL:https://bananasbunch.org/event/fathering-from-within-2-part-series-10/
CATEGORIES:Parent & Family Workshops,Parent Series,Parent Support Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220721T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220721T203000
DTSTAMP:20260625T165309
CREATED:20220624T000147Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220624T003913Z
UID:10000378-1658428200-1658435400@bananasbunch.org
SUMMARY:Guide to Starting A Child Care Center
DESCRIPTION:Are you thinking of opening your own family child care business? If so\, these free events are just for you!\n\n\nTHE ZOOM LINK WILL BE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE CONFIRMATION EMAIL! \nIf you are passionate about caring for and educating young children and are eager to operate your own childcare center\, we welcome you to join this step-by-step guide to starting a childcare center in California.\n \nNote:  Please note that this does not replace the Community Care Licensing (CCL) orientation. To pre-register for that orientation\, call CCL at 510-622-2602 or register online www.ccld.ca.gov in either English or Spanish.
URL:https://bananasbunch.org/event/guide-to-starting-a-child-care-center-2/
CATEGORIES:Child Care Provider Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220721T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220721T203000
DTSTAMP:20260625T165309
CREATED:20220624T000146Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220707T010346Z
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SUMMARY:Peaceful Parenting
DESCRIPTION:If you are responding to your child with anger more often than you’d like\, this workshop can help.\n\n\nTHE ZOOM LINK WILL BE IN IN THE CONFIRMATION EMAIL \nRegistration closes the day before the event\, if you want to join us the day before\, contact Cathy at catherine@bananasbunch.org \nParenting can trigger strong feelings—joy\, disappointment\, and pride. If you are responding to your child with anger more often than you’d like\, this workshop can help. It will be an exploration of where triggers come from and\, and how to respond to your child’s emotions without losing your cool. The workshop will also look at how to reduce your triggers over time in order to become a calm and confident parent.
URL:https://bananasbunch.org/event/peaceful-parenting/
CATEGORIES:Parent & Family Workshops
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220721T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220721T120000
DTSTAMP:20260625T165309
CREATED:20220624T000146Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221216T003813Z
UID:10000376-1658397600-1658404800@bananasbunch.org
SUMMARY:Living with Spirited Kids (2 Part Series)
DESCRIPTION:Learn strategies and tools to help you manage the challenging behaviors often displayed by strong-willed kids.\n\n\nRegistration closes the day before the event\, if you want to join us\, contact Cathy at catherine@bananasbunch.org \nThis is a series of sessions- registration for the first part will provide registration for all. You are welcome to register for and attend any sessions! \nParenting 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 kids. Would you like to learn parenting tools that work with YOUR child’s personality and temperament? You’ve come to the right place! Rebecah Freeling is a Parenting Coach with over 20 years of experience working with strong-willed\, “spirited” kids.  Rebecah will share strategies and tools to help you manage the challenging behaviors often displayed by strong-willed kids and she’ll inspire and encourage you\, too!
URL:https://bananasbunch.org/event/living-with-spirited-kids-2-part-series-10/
CATEGORIES:Parent & Family Workshops,Parent Series,Parent Support Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220720T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220720T111500
DTSTAMP:20260625T165309
CREATED:20220624T000146Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221217T005127Z
UID:10000375-1658313000-1658315700@bananasbunch.org
SUMMARY:BANANAS Virtual Book Club and Music Class Playgroups!
DESCRIPTION:Join us for free playgroups that teach children to laugh\, explore\, and create.\n\n\nJOIN US THIS SUMMER EVERY WEDNESDAY FROM 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM! \nPlease note that once you first register\, the Zoom link applies to ALL future playgroups. \nJoin us for free playgroups that teach children to laugh\, explore\, and create. Discover the many wonderful ways that play inspires learning. Playgroups offer grandparents\, siblings\, aunts\, uncles\, nannies\, neighbors\, friends\, and parents a space to connect with one another and build community. Join us weekly to pretend\, play\, celebrate music\, create art\, and dream up inventions while gaining new parenting tools and learning about child development.
URL:https://bananasbunch.org/event/bananas-virtual-book-club-and-music-class-playgroups-3/
CATEGORIES:Child Care Provider Workshops,Family Friends & Neighbors,Parent & Family Workshops,Playgroups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220718T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220718T203000
DTSTAMP:20260625T165309
CREATED:20220624T000144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220822T180607Z
UID:10000374-1658169000-1658176200@bananasbunch.org
SUMMARY:RCP / primeros auxilios pediátricos
DESCRIPTION:Este curso cumple con las regulaciones estatales de California de 8 horas para proveedores de cuidado infantil.\n\n\nlun – mié\, 18 – 20 de julio | 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm\, capacitación presencial de 2 horas el sábado 23 de julio \nRCP y primeros auxilios es el curso que cumple con las regulaciones del estado de California para proveedores de cuidado infantil. Primeros auxilios enseña la prevención de lesiones y cómo responder a emergencias y accidentes. Esta clase cubre desde el nacimiento hasta la edad adulta\, aunque el enfoque está en las edades pediátricas que se atienden en los programas de cuidado infantil. Esta certificación es por dos años. \nEsta clase se ofrece virtualmente durante las primeras 6 horas. Se requerirán las últimas 2 horas para completar en persona en grupos pequeños en el estacionamiento de Bananas. Las citas se harán para el sábado siguiente a la clase. \nLa RCP / primeros auxilios no es una clase de salud preventiva. Se debe tomar RCP / primeros auxilios cada dos años para obtener la licencia. \nSi tiene preguntas\, comuníquese con la Coordinadora de Salud y Seguridad\, Gabriela Meneses en gabriela@bananasbunch.org.
URL:https://bananasbunch.org/event/rcp-primeros-auxilios-pediatricos-15/
CATEGORIES:Child Care Provider Workshops,Health & Safety
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220718T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220718T203000
DTSTAMP:20260625T165309
CREATED:20220624T000142Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221216T003813Z
UID:10000373-1658169000-1658176200@bananasbunch.org
SUMMARY:Fathering From Within (2 Part Series)
DESCRIPTION:This series will help you to navigate relationships and social norms that may hinder effective parenting.\n\n\nRegistration closes the day before the event\, if you want to join us\, contact Cathy at catherine@bananasbunch.org \nThis is a series of sessions- registration for the first part will provide registration for all. You are welcome to register for and attend any sessions! \nThis is a series designed to empower all fathers. Offering personal tools that help to define or redefine one’s sense of identity and purpose and establish guiding principles for fatherhood\, this series will help you to navigate relationships and social norms that may hinder effective parenting. Fathers will learn that everything we need to know about being a great dad is\, and always has been\, inside us. All we have to do is find it and share it with our children and make their future bright and promising.
URL:https://bananasbunch.org/event/fathering-from-within-2-part-series-9/
CATEGORIES:Parent & Family Workshops,Parent Series,Parent Support Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220716T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220716T170000
DTSTAMP:20260625T165309
CREATED:20220624T000141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220624T003914Z
UID:10000372-1657962000-1657990800@bananasbunch.org
SUMMARY:Preventive Health
DESCRIPTION:This course meets the 8-hour California State regulations for child care providers.\n\n\nThis course meets the 8-hour California State regulations for child care providers. It includes preventive health practices and management of communicable diseases\, childproofing\, immunization information\, preparing for emergencies and evacuation\, safe food handling\, nutrition\, and identification and reporting of child abuse. Currently\, this course certification has no expiration date.
URL:https://bananasbunch.org/event/preventive-health-15/
CATEGORIES:Child Care Provider Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220715T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220715T113000
DTSTAMP:20260625T165309
CREATED:20220624T000140Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220624T003703Z
UID:10000371-1657879200-1657884600@bananasbunch.org
SUMMARY:Choosing Child Care
DESCRIPTION: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.\n\n\nTHE ZOOM LINK WILL BE IN IN THE CONFIRMATION EMAIL \nRegistration closes the day before the event\, if you want to join us the day before\, contact Cathy at catherine@bananasbunch.org \nFinding child care for your infant\, toddler or preschooler is one of the most important decisions you will make as a parent. There are a lot of things to consider\, such as cost\, hours\, and type of child care that is best for your family. There are many questions about the difference between a family child care provider\, a child care center\, and all of your options. 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 your family.
URL:https://bananasbunch.org/event/choosing-child-care-16/
CATEGORIES:Parent & Family Workshops
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220714T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220714T120000
DTSTAMP:20260625T165309
CREATED:20220624T000127Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221216T003813Z
UID:10000370-1657792800-1657800000@bananasbunch.org
SUMMARY:Living with Spirited Kids (2 Part Series)
DESCRIPTION:Learn strategies and tools to help you manage the challenging behaviors often displayed by strong-willed kids.\n\n\nRegistration closes the day before the event\, if you want to join us\, contact Cathy at catherine@bananasbunch.org \nThis is a series of sessions- registration for the first part will provide registration for all. You are welcome to register for and attend any sessions! \nParenting 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 kids. Would you like to learn parenting tools that work with YOUR child’s personality and temperament? You’ve come to the right place! Rebecah Freeling is a Parenting Coach with over 20 years of experience working with strong-willed\, “spirited” kids.  Rebecah will share strategies and tools to help you manage the challenging behaviors often displayed by strong-willed kids and she’ll inspire and encourage you\, too!
URL:https://bananasbunch.org/event/living-with-spirited-kids-2-part-series-9/
CATEGORIES:Parent & Family Workshops,Parent Series,Parent Support Groups
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220713T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220713T111500
DTSTAMP:20260625T165309
CREATED:20220624T000126Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221217T005127Z
UID:10000369-1657708200-1657710900@bananasbunch.org
SUMMARY:BANANAS Virtual Book Club and Music Class Playgroups!
DESCRIPTION:Join us for free playgroups that teach children to laugh\, explore\, and create.\n\n\nJOIN US THIS SUMMER EVERY WEDNESDAY FROM 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM! \nPlease note that once you first register\, the Zoom link applies to ALL future playgroups. \nJoin us for free playgroups that teach children to laugh\, explore\, and create. Discover the many wonderful ways that play inspires learning. Playgroups offer grandparents\, siblings\, aunts\, uncles\, nannies\, neighbors\, friends\, and parents a space to connect with one another and build community. Join us weekly to pretend\, play\, celebrate music\, create art\, and dream up inventions while gaining new parenting tools and learning about child development.
URL:https://bananasbunch.org/event/bananas-virtual-book-club-and-music-class-playgroups-2/
CATEGORIES:Child Care Provider Workshops,Family Friends & Neighbors,Parent & Family Workshops,Playgroups
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220713T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220713T120000
DTSTAMP:20260625T165309
CREATED:20220624T000126Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221216T003830Z
UID:10000368-1657706400-1657713600@bananasbunch.org
SUMMARY:BIPOC Support Group for Parents with Babies
DESCRIPTION:This group is for BIPOC parents who want to be in community\, share their stories\, ask questions\, and learn from each other.\n\n\nPLEASE CHECK THR BOTTOM OF THE CONFRIMATION EMAIL FOR THE ZOOM LINK! \nRegistration closes the day before the event\, if you want to join us\, contact Cathy at catherine@bananasbunch.org \nThis is a series of sessions – registration for the first part will provide registration for ALL CLASSES. You are welcome to register for and attend any sessions! \nThis group is for BIPOC parents who want to be in community\, share their stories\, ask questions\, learn from each other\, and be the best version of themselves so that they can be the best possible parent. Postpartum life is a new beginning. It requires shifts and adjustments; some flow intuitively and some require a new skill set. Join us\, we will explore relevant topics to your experience\, share insights\, successes and challenges. Tsadae Neway will facilitate this group. She brings decades of experience in childbirth education\, parenting\, holistic wellness\, and infuses the discussion with compassion\, mindfulness\, and guidance.
URL:https://bananasbunch.org/event/bipoc-support-group-for-parents-with-babies-2/
CATEGORIES:Parent & Family Workshops,Parent Series,Parent Support Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220708T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220708T150000
DTSTAMP:20260625T165309
CREATED:20220624T000125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220628T202410Z
UID:10000367-1657285200-1657292400@bananasbunch.org
SUMMARY:The Toddler's Mind
DESCRIPTION:The group will discuss what is going on in the toddler’s mind.\n\n\nTHE ZOOM LINK WILL BE IN IN THE CONFIRMATION EMAIL \nRegistration closes the day before the event\, if you want to join us the day before\, contact Cathy at catherine@bananasbunch.org \nThe group will discuss what is going on in the toddler’s mind. Participants will view videos of toddler behaviors and think together about strategies to manage and assist in furthering positive child development. Participants are welcome to share their own toddler challenges and call on the group to think together to help the caregiver and child.
URL:https://bananasbunch.org/event/the-toddlers-mind-2/
CATEGORIES:Parent & Family Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220707T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220707T203000
DTSTAMP:20260625T165309
CREATED:20220624T000124Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220624T003914Z
UID:10000366-1657218600-1657225800@bananasbunch.org
SUMMARY:When Concerns Arise: Sharing Concerns Sensitively with Families
DESCRIPTION:This lesson provides a beginning context for the issues that influence the reactions providers and families may have.\n\n\nTeachers (providers) and family members experience a wide range of emotions when in the process of identifying concerns in a child. This lesson provides a beginning context for the issues that influence the reactions providers and families may have. Activities in this lesson will assist teachers to become aware of their own emotional reactions to the identification of developmental concerns of a child in their care.
URL:https://bananasbunch.org/event/when-concerns-arise-sharing-concerns-sensitively-with-families/
CATEGORIES:Child Care Provider Workshops
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220707T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220707T113000
DTSTAMP:20260625T165309
CREATED:20220223T193545Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220624T003703Z
UID:10000357-1657188000-1657193400@bananasbunch.org
SUMMARY:Choosing Child Care
DESCRIPTION: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.\n\n\nTHE ZOOM LINK WILL BE IN IN THE CONFIRMATION EMAIL \nRegistration closes the day before the event\, if you want to join us the day before\, contact Cathy at catherine@bananasbunch.org \nFinding child care for your infant\, toddler or preschooler is one of the most important decisions you will make as a parent. There are a lot of things to consider\, such as cost\, hours\, and type of child care that is best for your family. There are many questions about the difference between a family child care provider\, a child care center\, and all of your options. 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 your family.
URL:https://bananasbunch.org/event/choosing-child-care-15/
CATEGORIES:Parent & Family Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220706T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220706T111500
DTSTAMP:20260625T165309
CREATED:20220624T000122Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221217T005127Z
UID:10000365-1657103400-1657106100@bananasbunch.org
SUMMARY:BANANAS Virtual Book Club and Music Class Playgroups!
DESCRIPTION:Join us for free playgroups that teach children to laugh\, explore\, and create.\n\n\nJOIN US THIS SUMMER EVERY WEDNESDAY FROM 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM! \nPlease note that once you first register\, the Zoom link applies to ALL future playgroups. \nJoin us for free playgroups that teach children to laugh\, explore\, and create. Discover the many wonderful ways that play inspires learning. Playgroups offer grandparents\, siblings\, aunts\, uncles\, nannies\, neighbors\, friends\, and parents a space to connect with one another and build community. Join us weekly to pretend\, play\, celebrate music\, create art\, and dream up inventions while gaining new parenting tools and learning about child development.
URL:https://bananasbunch.org/event/bananas-virtual-book-club-and-music-class-playgroups/
CATEGORIES:Child Care Provider Workshops,Family Friends & Neighbors,Parent & Family Workshops,Playgroups
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220706T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220706T120000
DTSTAMP:20260625T165309
CREATED:20220624T000121Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221216T003830Z
UID:10000364-1657101600-1657108800@bananasbunch.org
SUMMARY:BIPOC Support Group for Parents with Babies
DESCRIPTION:This group is for BIPOC parents who want to be in community\, share their stories\, ask questions\, and learn from each other.\n\n\nPLEASE CHECK THR BOTTOM OF THE CONFRIMATION EMAIL FOR THE ZOOM LINK! \nRegistration closes the day before the event\, if you want to join us\, contact Cathy at catherine@bananasbunch.org \nThis is a series of sessions – registration for the first part will provide registration for ALL CLASSES. You are welcome to register for and attend any sessions! \nThis group is for BIPOC parents who want to be in community\, share their stories\, ask questions\, learn from each other\, and be the best version of themselves so that they can be the best possible parent. Postpartum life is a new beginning. It requires shifts and adjustments; some flow intuitively and some require a new skill set. Join us\, we will explore relevant topics to your experience\, share insights\, successes and challenges. Tsadae Neway will facilitate this group. She brings decades of experience in childbirth education\, parenting\, holistic wellness\, and infuses the discussion with compassion\, mindfulness\, and guidance.
URL:https://bananasbunch.org/event/bipoc-support-group-for-parents-with-babies/
CATEGORIES:Parent & Family Workshops,Parent Series,Parent Support Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220630T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220630T110000
DTSTAMP:20260625T165309
CREATED:20220223T193548Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220624T000121Z
UID:10000359-1656583200-1656586800@bananasbunch.org
SUMMARY:Opening A Family Child Care Program
DESCRIPTION:Are you thinking of opening your own family child care business? If so\, these free events are just for you!\n\n\nTHE ZOOM LINK WILL BE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE CONFIRMATION EMAIL! \nAre you thinking of opening your own family child care business? If so\, these free events are just for you! Join us to talk about how to become a licensed provider. BANANAS is here to offer support at every step! This is a great chance to meet with an expert who can answer your questions and offer information to get you started. Note: To receive a family child care license\, you must attend Community Care Licensing (CCL) orientation. Be sure to pre-register and pre-pay the $25 fee to attend by calling CCL at 510-622-2602 or going to www.ccld.ca.gov
URL:https://bananasbunch.org/event/opening-a-family-child-care-program-7/
CATEGORIES:Child Care Provider Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220629T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220629T193000
DTSTAMP:20260625T165309
CREATED:20220223T193546Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220624T000121Z
UID:10000358-1656527400-1656531000@bananasbunch.org
SUMMARY:Prevencion de envenenamiento por plomo
DESCRIPTION:El propósito de esta capacitación de una hora es educar a los proveedores de cuidado infantil sobre.\n\n\nDespués de inscribirse en este taller\, recibirá un correo electrónico con el enlace Zoom el día antes del evento. \nEsta clase es obligatoria para todos los proveedores de cuidado infantil con licencia que completaron su Clase de salud preventiva antes del 1 de julio de 2020. Las becas están disponibles durante el registro para proveedores de cuidado infantil en el norte del condado de Alameda. Si toma Salud Preventiva después del 1 de julio de 2020\, esta clase se incorporará al curso de Salud Preventiva. Para obtener más información\, llame a Gabriela Meneses al 510-658-7353 x 928\, envíe un correo electrónico a gabriela@bananasbunch.org o regístrese en bananasbunch.org. \nEl propósito de esta capacitación de una hora es educar a los proveedores de cuidado infantil sobre los peligros del envenenamiento infantil por plomo. Usted va a: \nComprender el peligro del envenenamiento por plomo \nPractique rutinas simples para reducir la posibilidad de exposición al plomo en su entorno. \nComparta esta información con las familias y anímeles para que les practiquen a sus hijos una prueba de envenenamiento por plomo. \nLas clases se ofrecen virtualmente. Consulte el calendario en línea para conocer las próximas fechas de clases.
URL:https://bananasbunch.org/event/prevencion-de-envenenamiento-por-plomo-9/
CATEGORIES:Child Care Provider Workshops,Health & Safety
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220627T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220627T193000
DTSTAMP:20260625T165309
CREATED:20220223T193544Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220223T195427Z
UID:10000356-1656354600-1656358200@bananasbunch.org
SUMMARY:Lead Poisoning Prevention
DESCRIPTION:This class is required for all licensed child care providers who completed their Preventive Health Class before July 1\, 2020.\n\n\nAfter signing up for this workshop\, you will receive an email with the Zoom link the day before the event! \nDue to our generous funders\, Bayer Corporation and the California Department of Education\, we are able to offer coupon codes for child care providers in Alameda\, Albany\, Emeryville\, Berkeley\, Oakland\, and Piedmont. Please contact Gabriela Meneses at gabriela@bananasbunch.org for more information. \nThis class is required for all licensed child care providers who completed their Preventive Health Class before July 1\, 2020. Scholarships are available during registration for Child Care Providers in Northern Alameda County. If you take Preventive Health after July 1\, 2020\, this class will be incorporated into the Preventive Health course. For more information\, call Gabriela Meneses at 510-658-7353 x 928\, email gabriela@bananasbunch.org\, or register at bananasbunch.org.
URL:https://bananasbunch.org/event/lead-poisoning-prevention-9/
CATEGORIES:Child Care Provider Workshops,Health & Safety
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220622T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220622T203000
DTSTAMP:20260625T165309
CREATED:20220223T193542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220223T195752Z
UID:10000355-1655922600-1655929800@bananasbunch.org
SUMMARY:Welcoming Diverse Families in Early Learning: LGBTQIA+  Headed Households
DESCRIPTION:We will explore the state of LGBTQIA+ -headed households participating in early childhood and elementary programs.\n\n\nEach year more children are welcomed into LGBTQIA+ headed households. Programs and teachers must design and embrace practices that welcome all families. Many practices are simple; others take time and effort through ongoing program development. We will explore the state of LGBTQIA+ -headed households participating in early childhood and elementary programs and what we can do to support young children and their families when they enter our programs.
URL:https://bananasbunch.org/event/welcoming-diverse-families-in-early-learning-lgbtqia-headed-households/
CATEGORIES:Child Care Provider Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220621T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220621T203000
DTSTAMP:20260625T165309
CREATED:20220223T193516Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220223T200259Z
UID:10000353-1655836200-1655843400@bananasbunch.org
SUMMARY:Niños con Necesidades Especiales
DESCRIPTION:El Objetivos (Necesidades Educativas Especiales) es bastante largo y abarca varias áreas:\n\n\nEl Objetivos (Necesidades Educativas Especiales) es bastante largo y abarca varias áreas:\n \nHablaremos de todas las poblaciones con necesidades educativas especiales por su condición de discapacidad motora\, emocional\, cognitiva (retardo mental\, síndrome down)\, sensorial (sordera\, ceguera\, baja visión)\, autismo\, déficit de atención\, hiperactividad\, capacidades o talentos excepcionales etc. Español o Inglés.
URL:https://bananasbunch.org/event/ninos-con-necesidades-especiales/
CATEGORIES:Child Care Provider Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220621T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220621T120000
DTSTAMP:20260625T165309
CREATED:20220223T193514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220223T200130Z
UID:10000352-1655805600-1655812800@bananasbunch.org
SUMMARY:Grupo de Apoyo para Nuevas Madres (3 Reuniones)
DESCRIPTION:Tener un bebé es un período de tantas emociones para una madre y estamos aquí para apoyar.\n\n\nLa inscripción se cierra el día antes del evento\, si desea unirse a nosotros\, comuníquese con Cathy en catherine@bananasbunch.org \nEsta es una serie de sesiones: el registro para la primera parte proporcionará el registro para todos. ¡Le invitamos a registrarse y asistir a cualquier sesión! \niFelicidades por su nuevo bebé! Tener un bebé es un período de tantas emociones para una madre y estamos aquí para apoyar.  Ven a juntar con otras madres nuevas y recibir apoyo\, discutir cómo te sientes y crecer amistades. Este grupo estará presentado por Rose Schweig\, una consejera y una madre. Espero que vemos en el grupo y sean bienvenidas a traer a su bebé.
URL:https://bananasbunch.org/event/grupo-de-apoyo-para-nuevas-madres-3-reuniones-9/
CATEGORIES:Parent & Family Workshops,Parent Support Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220620T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220620T203000
DTSTAMP:20260625T165309
CREATED:20220223T193512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220223T195402Z
UID:10000351-1655749800-1655757000@bananasbunch.org
SUMMARY:RCP / primeros auxilios pediátricos
DESCRIPTION:Este curso cumple con las regulaciones estatales de California de 8 horas para proveedores de cuidado infantil.\n\n\nGracias a nuestros generosos patrocinadores\, Bayer Corporation y el Departamento de Educación de California\, podemos ofrecer códigos de cupón para proveedores de cuidado infantil en Alameda\, Albany\, Emeryville\, Berkeley\, Oakland y Piedmont. Comuníquese con Gabriela Meneses en gabriela@bananasbunch.org para obtener más información. \nEste curso cumple con las regulaciones estatales de California de 8 horas para proveedores de cuidado infantil. Practicará la reanimación boca a boca que le salvará la vida y cuidará de los maniquíes por asfixia. Primeros auxilios enseña la prevención de lesiones y cómo responder a emergencias y accidentes. Esta clase cubre desde el nacimiento hasta la edad adulta\, aunque se hace hincapié en las edades pediátricas atendidas en los programas de cuidado infantil. Esta es una certificación de 2 años. Asegúrese de registrarse en bananasbunch.org. \nDebe asistir a las cuatro clases que se llevarán a cabo los días 20\, 21\, 22 y 25 de junio. Solo necesita comprar un boleto para el 20 de junio. Para la capacitación presencial obligatoria que se llevará a cabo el sábado 25 de junio\, envíe un correo electrónico a Gabriela a gabriela@bananasbunch.org para programar su cita.
URL:https://bananasbunch.org/event/rcp-primeros-auxilios-pediatricos-14/
CATEGORIES:Child Care Provider Workshops,Health & Safety
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220617T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220617T113000
DTSTAMP:20260625T165309
CREATED:20220223T193511Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220223T200512Z
UID:10000350-1655460000-1655465400@bananasbunch.org
SUMMARY:Ask Nurse Joanne
DESCRIPTION:Bring your questions to a parent group co-hosted by Joanne Rucker\, a Pediatric Registered Nurse!\n\n\nTHE ZOOM LINK WILL BE IN THE CONFIRMATION EMAIL! \nRegistration closes the day before the event\, if you want to join us the day before\, contact Cathy at catherine@bananasbunch.org \nBring your questions to a parent group co-hosted by Joanne Rucker\, a Pediatric Registered Nurse and Certified Lactation Consultant who has vast experience with kids of all ages. She will provide her expertise to help families in the community navigate parenting with the goal of raising healthy and happy children. Each session will have a theme\, but feel free to bring all of your parenting questions or concerns. Joanne encourages you to have your audio and video on. This adds a sense of community to the time together!
URL:https://bananasbunch.org/event/ask-nurse-joanne-6/
CATEGORIES:Parent & Family Workshops
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