Parents & Families

The class will be offered remotely through Zoom. Watch for emails with important paperwork for you to fill out and a Zoom link to sign up.

Are you the parent of a child who is strong-minded and has intense feelings? Or a child who may have endless energy, gets easily frustrated, or is very shy? Would you like to learn parenting tools that work with your child’s personality and stage of development? Rebecah Freeling is a parenting coach who has 20 years of experience in early childhood education. You will learn ways to deal with tantrums, aggression, shyness, and other challenging behaviors often displayed by “spirited” children.

The class will be offered remotely through Zoom. Watch for emails with important paperwork for you to fill out and a Zoom link to sign up.

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 so you can connect with the right provider. We’ll also cover how to screen and interview potential providers.

The class will be offered remotely through Zoom. Watch for emails with important paperwork for you to fill out and a Zoom link to sign up.

As part of our mission to cultivate child, family, and community well-being, BANANAS invites all parents, grandparents, and caregivers to join our Family Cafés as we discuss the successes and challenges of parenting and support each other by sharing tips around stress management. Help build our community and strengthen your family! Incentives will be provided for parents who attend.

The class is  offered remotely through Zoom. Currently the registration is closed. If you are interested in joining, please contact Cathy at catherine@bananasbunch.org

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!

The class will be offered remotely through Zoom. Watch for emails with important paperwork for you to fill out and a Zoom link to sign up.

This 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!

The class will be offered remotely through Zoom. Watch for emails with important paperwork for you to fill out and a Zoom link to sign up.

Are you the parent of a child who is strong-minded and has intense feelings? Or a child who may have endless energy, gets easily frustrated, or is very shy? Would you like to learn parenting tools that work with your child’s personality and stage of development? Rebecah Freeling is a parenting coach who has 20 years of experience in early childhood education. You will learn ways to deal with tantrums, aggression, shyness, and other challenging behaviors often displayed by “spirited” children.

The class will be offered remotely through Zoom. Watch for emails with important paperwork for you to fill out and a Zoom link to sign up.

Como parte de nuestra misión de cultivar el bienestar del niño, la familia y la comunidad, BANANAS invita a todos los padres, abuelos y cuidadores a unirse a nuestros Café Familiar. Únase con nosotros para discutir los desafíos y éxitos de la crianza de los hijos y apoyarse mutuamente compartiendo consejos sobre el manejo del estrés. ¡Ayude a construir nuestra comunidad y fortalezca a su familia!

The class will be offered remotely through Zoom. Watch for emails with important paperwork for you to fill out and a Zoom link to sign up.

Sharing stories with our children increases their ability to express themselves while encouraging them to communicate their thoughts, feelings, and ideas. Parents will learn fun “how-to” techniques along with some creative ideas for storytelling. Through this workshop, parents will gain a deeper understanding of developmentally appropriate expectations and how to support their children’s intellectual and emotional growth through interactive story sharing.

The class is  offered remotely through Zoom. Currently the registration is closed. If you are interested in joining, please contact Cathy at catherine@bananasbunch.org

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!

The class will be offered remotely through Zoom. Watch for emails with important paperwork for you to fill out and a Zoom link to sign up.

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 so you can connect with the right provider. We’ll also cover how to screen and interview potential providers.

The class will be offered remotely through Zoom. Watch for emails with important paperwork for you to fill out and a Zoom link to sign up.

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. Instructor, Gaylon Logan Jr. has many years of experience assisting parents in establishing guiding principles and practices of effective co-parenting.

The class will be offered remotely through Zoom. Watch for emails with important paperwork for you to fill out and a Zoom link to sign up.

As part of our mission to cultivate child, family, and community well-being, BANANAS invites all parents, grandparents, and caregivers to join our Family Cafés as we discuss the successes and challenges of parenting and support each other by sharing tips around stress management. Help build our community and strengthen your family! Incentives will be provided for parents who attend.

The class will be offered remotely through Zoom. Watch for emails with important paperwork for you to fill out and a Zoom link to sign up.

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. Instructor, Gaylon Logan Jr. has many years of experience assisting parents in establishing guiding principles and practices of effective co-parenting.

The class will be offered remotely through Zoom. Watch for emails with important paperwork for you to fill out and a Zoom link to sign up.

In this workshop you’ll learn strategies to help your kids cooperate and how to discipline your little one without anger and shaming while keeping your cool. We will discuss how to reduce your frustration when things get heated so you can make conscious and clear decisions about your children instead of reacting in the heat of the moment.

The class will be offered remotely through Zoom. Watch for emails with important paperwork for you to fill out and a Zoom link to sign up.

This is a support group for families who are experiencing homelessness or are housing insecure in Alameda County and incentives will be provided for parents who attend the series. The BANANAS CARE program (Child Care Access Referral Ensured) assists families who are experiencing homelessness navigate the child care system. The workshop discussion will be a forum of support and be grounded in trauma-informed principles and offer an understanding of families’ unique needs and challenges.

La clase se ofrecerá de forma remota a través de Zoom. Esté atento a los correos electrónicos con documentos importantes que debe completar y un enlace de Zoom para registrarse.

¡Felicidades por su nuevo bebé! Tener un bebé es un período de tantas emociones para una madre y estamos aquí para apoyarte. 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 no vemos en el grupo y sean bienvenidas a traer a su bebé.

The class will be offered remotely through Zoom. Watch for emails with important paperwork for you to fill out and a Zoom link to sign up.

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. Instructor, Gaylon Logan Jr. has many years of experience assisting parents in establishing guiding principles and practices of effective co-parenting.

The class will be offered remotely through Zoom. Watch for emails with important paperwork for you to fill out and a Zoom link to sign up.

Join us to learn skills for understanding the social-emotional growth and behavior of early childhood. The Growing Brain curriculum provides an understanding of how the brain develops, along with ways parents and providers can encourage healthy brain development in children from birth to 5 years old. Incentives will be provided for parents who attend.

The class will be offered remotely through Zoom. Watch for emails with important paperwork for you to fill out and a Zoom link to sign up.

This is a support group for families who are experiencing homelessness or are housing insecure in Alameda County and incentives will be provided for parents who attend the series. The BANANAS CARE program (Child Care Access Referral Ensured) assists families who are experiencing homelessness navigate the child care system. The workshop discussion will be a forum of support and be grounded in trauma-informed principles and offer an understanding of families’ unique needs and challenges.

La clase se ofrecerá de forma remota a través de Zoom. Esté atento a los correos electrónicos con documentos importantes que debe completar y un enlace de Zoom para registrarse.

¡Felicidades por su nuevo bebé! Tener un bebé es un período de tantas emociones para una madre y estamos aquí para apoyarte. 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 no vemos en el grupo y sean bienvenidas a traer a su bebé.

The class will be offered remotely through Zoom. Watch for emails with important paperwork for you to fill out and a Zoom link to sign up.

This is a support group for families who are experiencing homelessness or are housing insecure in Alameda County and incentives will be provided for parents who attend the series. The BANANAS CARE program (Child Care Access Referral Ensured) assists families who are experiencing homelessness navigate the child care system. The workshop discussion will be a forum of support and be grounded in trauma-informed principles and offer an understanding of families’ unique needs and challenges.

La clase se ofrecerá de forma remota a través de Zoom. Esté atento a los correos electrónicos con documentos importantes que debe completar y un enlace de Zoom para registrarse.

¡Felicidades por su nuevo bebé! Tener un bebé es un período de tantas emociones para una madre y estamos aquí para apoyarte. 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 no vemos en el grupo y sean bienvenidas a traer a su bebé.

The class will be offered remotely through Zoom. Watch for emails with important paperwork for you to fill out and a Zoom link to sign up.

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 so you can connect with the right provider. We’ll also cover how to screen and interview potential providers.

The class will be offered remotely through Zoom. Watch for emails with important paperwork for you to fill out and a Zoom link to sign up.

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.

The class will be offered remotely through Zoom. Watch for emails with important paperwork for you to fill out and a Zoom link to sign up.

As part of our mission to cultivate child, family, and community well-being, BANANAS invites all parents, grandparents, and caregivers to join our Family Cafés as we discuss the successes and challenges of parenting and support each other by sharing tips around stress management. Help build our community and strengthen your family! Incentives will be provided for parents who attend.

The class will be offered remotely through Zoom. Watch for emails with important paperwork for you to fill out and a Zoom link to sign up.

Join us for yoga! It’s a great way to release the stress that can come with parenting little ones. We’ll also learn poses with and without your child, songs for bonding with babies and toddlers, and calming exercises for each of you. The class is designed for parents and children under 3 years old.

Se proporcionará un enlace a las capacitaciones en línea a los asistentes registrados más cerca de la fecha del evento.

¿Está preocupado/a por ahorrar para el fondo universitario de su bebé? El programa Oakland Promise, proporciona familias con capital inicial de $500 para el fondo universitario, asesoramiento financiero, y entrenamiento para mejorar el desarrollo social y emocional y el bienestar general de la familia. ¿Actualmente vive su familia en Oakland? ¿Tiene su bebé Medi-Cal? ¿Tiene su bebé menos de 12 meses y nació en el condado de Alameda? Si su respuesta es sí a todas estas preguntas, asista a este taller de información e inscripción para que su bebé pueda comenzar su fondo universitario de $500.

The class will be offered remotely through Zoom. Watch for emails with important paperwork for you to fill out and a Zoom link to sign up.

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 so you can connect with the right provider. We’ll also cover how to screen and interview potential providers.

The class will be offered remotely through Zoom. Watch for emails with important paperwork for you to fill out and a Zoom link to sign up.

Join us to learn skills for understanding the social-emotional growth and behavior of early childhood. The Growing Brain curriculum provides an understanding of how the brain develops, along with ways parents and providers can encourage healthy brain development in children from birth to 5 years old. Incentives will be provided for parents who attend.

La clase se ofrecerá de forma remota a través de Zoom. Esté atento a los correos electrónicos con documentos importantes que debe completar y un enlace de Zoom para registrarse.

Este taller es para padres y proveedores de cuidado infantil. Estaremos hablando sobre cómo identificar diferentes tipos de trauma en niños, aprender qué son las experiencias adversas de la infancia (ACES) y cómo afectan a los niños a largo plazo, comprender el impacto del trauma en el cerebro y el comportamiento de los niños, y cómo identificar y practicar estrategias clave informadas sobre el trauma para apoyar a los niños y desarrollar su resiliencia.

The class will be offered remotely through Zoom. Watch for emails with important paperwork for you to fill out and a Zoom link to sign up.

Are you worried about saving up for your baby’s college fund? Would you like to receive free financial coaching? The Oakland Promise has a program that provides families with $500 as college fund seed money, financial advising and coaching to improve families’ social-emotional development and overall well-being. Is your family currently living in Oakland? Does your baby qualify for MediCal? Is your baby under 12 months old and is born in Alameda County? If your answer is “yes” to all these questions, attend an information session so your baby can start their college fund with $500.