Child Abuse - It’s Everybody’s Problem
2022-05-16 18:30 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
This training provides a comprehensive understanding of a provider’s role and responsibilities in identifying as well as reporting.

*** It is highly recommended that you take the mandated reporter training prior to this workshop.

This training provides a comprehensive understanding of a provider’s role and responsibilities in identifying as well as reporting suspected abuse. Not only will the participant learn the facts about child abuse – including the prevalence, risk, types, and signs to watch out for – but also their role as a mandated reporter.

Co-Parenting from Within (2 Part Series)
2022-05-16 18:30 - 20:00, 2022-05-09 18:30 - 20:00
In this class, participants will gain personal tools for enhancing their co-parenting experience.

THE ZOOM LINK WILL BE IN THE CONFIRMATION EMAIL
This 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! Registration for this event closes the day before at 6:30pm. If you want to join after, contact Cathy at catherine@bananasbunch.org
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 confidence and stability they need to be successful in life. In this class, participants will gain personal tools for enhancing their co-parenting experience. Learn about the unique and collective identity and purpose of the parenting team through interactive and culturally congruent processes.

Parent Café - The Growing Brain
2022-05-13 10:00 - 12:00
The Growing Brain provides participants basic knowledge about the architecture of the brain.

THE ZOOM LINK WILL BE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE CONFIRMATION EMAIL
Registration closes the day before the event, if you want to join us the day before, contact Cathy at catherine@bananasbunch.org
As part of our mission to cultivate child, family, and community well-being, BANANAS invites all parents, grandparents, and caregivers to join our Parent Café & The Growing Brain to discuss the successes and challenges of parenting during a pandemic and to support each other by sharing stories and ideas. The Growing Brain provides skills for understanding social-emotional development and child behavior. Help build our community and strengthen your family by joining the experience! Participants attending Family Café & The Growing Brain will receive a Doordash gift card, early learning materials for children, and an Amazon tablet. Gifts are available for Alameda County residents ONLY and for pick up at BANANAS.

Culturally Inclusive Classrooms
2022-05-12 18:30 - 20:30
In this training, the child care providers will have an opportunity to learn how to help children develop a high level of understanding.

In this training, the child care providers will have an opportunity to learn how to help children develop a high level of understanding, appreciation, and respect for individual differences in themselves and others. Young children model the behavior of older children and adults. The providers will learn how to make the environment more inclusive, and more reflective of the diverse society in which our children will live. Remember, what is not included in the environment can be as powerful a contributor to attitudes as what is included in the environment.

Living with Spirited Kids
2022-05-11 10:00 - 12:00, 2022-05-04 10:00 - 12:00
Learn strategies and tools to help you manage the challenging behaviors often displayed by strong-willed kids.

Registration closes the day before the event, if you want to join us, contact Cathy at catherine@bananasbunch.org
This 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!
Parenting 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!

Children & Play: Supporting the Developing Child
2022-05-10 18:30 - 20:30
In this interactive workshop, participants will learn about the development of play;

In this interactive workshop, participants will learn about the development of play; enumerate the social, cognitive, and developmental benefits that it produces; and explore ways to support playtime for the children in their care.

CPR/Pediatric First Aid
2022-05-09 18:30 - 20:30
This course meets the 8-hour California State regulations for child care providers.

THE ZOOM LINK WILL BE PROVIDED BY GABRIELA AFTER PURCHASHING A TICKET
Due 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.
This course meets the 8-hour California State regulations for child care providers. You will practice life-saving, mouth-to-mouth resuscitation, and care for choking on manikins. First Aid teaches injury prevention and how to respond to emergencies and accidents. This class covers ages birth to adult, although the emphasis is placed on pediatric ages cared for in child care programs. This is a 2-year certification. Be sure to register at bananasbunch.org.
You must attend all four classes happening on May 9, 10, 11 and 14 from 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm. You only need to purchase ONE ticket for May 9. For the mandatory in-person training happening on Saturday, Sat, May 14 please email Gabriela at gabriela@bananasbunch.org to make your appointment.

Ask Nurse Joanne - Breastfeeding for Success
2022-05-06 10:00 - 12:00
Bring your questions to a parent group co-hosted by Joanne Rucker, a Pediatric Registered Nurse!

THE ZOOM LINK WILL BE IN THE CONFIRMATION EMAIL!
Registration closes the day before the event, if you want to join us the day before, contact Cathy at catherine@bananasbunch.org
Bring 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!

Early Brain Development and the Importance of Social Connections
2022-05-05 18:30 - 20:00
Participants will have an opportunity to review the three types of stress.

Participants will have an opportunity to review the three types of stress and the impact on early brain development and explore strategies for providing close caring relationships. Children thrive in environments where connection has been established and trust leaves their minds free and able to focus on the business of learning. Come and explore with us the three types of stress and the road map to providing secure environments for the optimal well-being of young minds.

Healing Circle for Families Experiencing Homelessness
2022-05-04 10:00 - 11:00, 2022-04-27 10:00 - 11:00, 2022-04-20 10:00 - 11:00, 2022-04-13 10:00 - 11:00
This is a unique 4-week session designed for families experiencing homelessness.

THE ZOOM LINK WILL BE IN IN THE CONFIRMATION EMAIL
Registration closes the day before the event, if you want to join us the day before, contact Cathy at catherine@bananasbunch.org
This is a unique 4-week session designed for families experiencing homelessness. We will look at how to create life and work balance while managing the difficult layer of housing insecurity. This workshop will discuss how to be genuinely present during the ongoing Covid crisis and what it means to keep space for yourself and your family. Gifts of support and art supplies will be provided.

New Moms Support Group (3 Part Series)
2022-05-03 10:00 - 12:00, 2022-04-26 10:00 - 12:00, 2022-04-19 10:00 - 12:00
At each of our support groups, moms will get to share their feelings, ask questions, and build friendships with one another.

THE ZOOM LINK IS ON THE BOTTOM OF THE CONFIRMATION EMAIL
Registration closes the day before the event, if you want to join us the day before, contact Cathy at catherine@bananasbunch.org
This 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!
Congratulations on becoming a new mom! Right now you may be feeling a lot of emotions. If you are excited, worried, overwhelmed, or overjoyed, then you’re totally normal. Finding a circle of support is a great way to lessen the stress of caring for a newborn. At each of our support groups, moms will get to share their feelings, ask questions, and build friendships with one another. Come and join us and bring your baby along!

Choosing Child Care
2022-04-29 10:00 - 11:30, 2022-04-15 10:00 - 11:30
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 EMAIL
Registration closes the day before the event, if you want to join us the day before, contact Cathy at catherine@bananasbunch.org
Finding 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.

Parenting School Age Kids
2022-04-27 18:30 - 19:30
Share your concerns and learn coping methods to model for your child(ren) to move forward with better awareness and positivity.

This is a unique time for parents as children return to school in-person after a long time learning from home and with uncertainty about health and safety. Join a Discussion Group, facilitated by a parenting expert, to connect with parents in our community who are also coping with similar issues. Share your concerns and learn coping methods to model for your child(ren) to move forward with better awareness and positivity.

UNPEELED 2022: BANANAS ULTIMATE CHILDREN'S EVENT
2022-04-23 10:30 - 14:30 | Children’s Fairyland, 699 Bellevue Avenue, Oakland, CA, 94610, United States
BANANAS is excited to host UnPeeled 2022 at Fairyland! Join us in-person for an afternoon of fun for the whole family.

BANANAS is excited to announce that UnPeeled will be returning in-person this year! The event will be held on Saturday, April 23, 2022 from 10:30 am – 2:30 pm. To make our in-person return even more special, UnPeeled will be hosted at Fairyland, the well-loved amusement park beside Lake Merritt. As always, admission to this event will be free for our clients and community.
To add even more excitement to the day, there will be LIVE shows from local performers. This is a great opportunity to let your little one tap into their creative side to sing along and dance!

PERFORMER LIST
Robert Liu-Trujillo – 10:40 am
Puppeteer – 11:00 am
Teacher Barb – 11:25 pm
Grandpa Clyde – 12:00 pm
Angela Dalton – 12:40 pm
Puppeteer – 1:00 pm
Magician – 1:30 pm
Enzo Garcia – 2:00 pm

HELP SUPPORT UNPEELED
BANANAS is committed to keeping UnPeeled free for all of our guests, but our expenses are rising as we grow our event! We are aiming to raise $25,000 to assist in covering the event venue, event supplies, live show expenses, and volunteer t-shirts. Other expenses will go towards where it’s needed most: child care referrals, workshops, playgroups, coaching, and support groups. Please help us in sustaining this family-friendly community event!
Here are examples of where your money goes when you donate to UnPeeled:
$25 – Wristbands for BANANAS guest
$50 – Snacks for BANANAS Goodie bags
$100 – One event banner
$250 – Twenty five volunteer tee shirts
$500 – Covers one musical performance

THANK YOU TO OUR CHAMPION SPONSOR
Oakland Firefighters Local 55
THANK YOU TO OUR ADVOCATE SPONSOR
Ubeo Business Services
THANK YOU TO OUR HERO SPONSORS
Blaisdell’s Business Products
NOHO Software
Kaiser Permanente
THANK YOU TO OUR ALLY SPONSOR
Samuel Merritt University
THANK YOU TO OUR EARLY EDUCATOR SPONSORS
OUSD ECE
Newsmaker Preschool
Cultural Care Au Pair
The Child Unique Montessori School
Education for Change
North Oakland Community Charter School

THANK YOU TO OUR COMMUNITY PARTNER SPONSOR
Oakland Enrolls

CLICK HERE TO DONATE:
https://bananasbunch.networkforgood.com/projects/154437-2022-unpeeled

Ask Nurse Joanne
2022-04-22 10:00 - 11:30

Helping Children Solve Their Own Problems
2022-04-20 18:30 - 20:30
Join us on the journey of teaching children to navigate communication in the face of complex feelings and emotions.

If we want children to be strong, independent, and able to stand up for themselves, they must be able to solve their own problems. Learn how to teach children to communicate assertively, understand another person’s point of view, evaluate their own behavior, think of alternative solutions, and make realistic plans. Problem-solving requires the support of a skilled adult, come obtain the skills to help children solve their problems. Creating harmonious environments starts with early access to problem-solving skills. Join us on the journey of teaching children to navigate communication in the face of complex feelings and emotions.

Hiring a Nanny
2022-04-20 18:30 - 20:00
If you’re thinking of hiring a nanny, then this is the workshop for you!

If registration is closed contact Cathy at catherine@banansbunch.org
If you’re thinking of hiring a nanny, then this is the workshop for you! At this event, Hand in Hand: The Domestic Employers Network will discuss the details of being an employer, including your rights and responsibilities. By offering a variety of resources such as tips for hiring and interviewing, establishing wages and a work agreement, how to ensure a fair and safe workplace, and the laws surrounding nanny employment, the network will set you up with all the tools you need. They’ll also offer ideas on how to create a positive, long-term relationship with your employee. You will have a chance to talk about your own experiences, ask questions, and share concerns.

RCP / primeros auxilios pediátricos
2022-04-18 18:30 - 20:30
Este curso cumple con las regulaciones estatales de California de 8 horas para proveedores de cuidado infantil.

Gracias 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.
Este 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.
Debe asistir a las cuatro clases que se llevarán a cabo los días 18, 19, 20 y 23 de abril. Solo necesita comprar un boleto para el 18 de abril. Para la capacitación presencial obligatoria que se llevará a cabo el sábado 23 de abril, envíe un correo electrónico Gabriela a gabriela@bananasbunch.org para programar su cita.

Fathering From Within (2 Part Series)
2022-04-18 18:30 - 20:30
This series will help you to navigate relationships and social norms that may hinder effective parenting.

Registration closes the day before the event, if you want to join us, contact Cathy at catherine@bananasbunch.org
This 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!
This 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.

與幼兒探索科學 Exploring Science with young children
2022-04-16 09:00 - 11:00
如何幫助孩子們探索更多的科學現象

簡介： 兒童對周圍世界有自發的好奇心也正是學習各樣科學的啓蒙階段。 作爲兒童看顧者，我們如何提供一個豐富的學習科學環境？ 我們真的可以教幼兒動物學，植物學，氣候學，天文學，物理科學和化學嗎？ 是的，我們可以。 歡迎您來一起探索幼兒科學。在這個講座裏我們會分享如何啓發兒童觀察自然中發生的現象，問有意義的問題， 和如何幫助孩子們探索更多的科學現象。 我們在講座裏還會提供許多科學小實驗的例子 Young children have a natural curiosity about the world that they live in, and science learning begins with that curiosity. How do we caregivers be prepared to provide a science nurturing environment? Can we really teach young children before 6 about Zoology, Botany, Meteorology, Astronomy, physical science and chemistry, and how? Yes, we can! Come join us to explore science with young children! This workshop will share how to invite children to observe the science of nature, objects or matters, ask inspiring questions, and support further explorations. Many science ideas and experiments will be shared. .

Cuando surgen preocupaciones: Identificar y referir a niños con necesidades
2022-04-14 18:30 - 20:30
El objetivo de este taller es ayudar a los proveedores con la identificación y derivación de niños que tienen problemas de desarrollo

¿Alguna vez te has preguntado acerca de las banderas rojas del desarrollo? El objetivo de este taller es ayudar a los proveedores con la identificación y derivación de niños que tienen problemas de desarrollo en sus programas de cuidado infantil. Los participantes explorarán los beneficios de apoyar y ayudar a los padres a buscar ayuda para un niño que puede necesitar servicios especializados. Es importante comprender el proceso de evaluación y los contactos de referencia locales. Un enfoque principal será cómo compartir las preocupaciones con los padres de una manera respetuosa si hay señales de alerta por preocupaciones de desarrollo.

Prevencion de envenenamiento por plomo
2022-04-14 18:30 - 19:30
El propósito de esta capacitación de una hora es educar a los proveedores de cuidado infantil sobre.

Después de inscribirse en este taller, recibirá un correo electrónico con el enlace Zoom el día antes del evento.
Esta 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.
El 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:
Comprender el peligro del envenenamiento por plomo
Practique rutinas simples para reducir la posibilidad de exposición al plomo en su entorno.
Comparta esta información con las familias y anímeles para que les practiquen a sus hijos una prueba de envenenamiento por plomo.
Las clases se ofrecen virtualmente. Consulte el calendario en línea para conocer las próximas fechas de clases.
