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This free baby massage workshop is all about relaxation, bonding, and the power of touch. The benefits of baby massage are amazing. When you massage your infant you can reduce crying, increase sleep, improve blood circulation and digestion, balance breathing, inspire relaxation and better self-esteem, and create a loving parent-child bond. In this hands-on workshop, you will learn simple massage techniques that your baby will love. Babies are welcome!

Don’t miss our other upcoming workshops in this series covering a variety of topics designed just for new and expectant parents.

May 31: Booties Camp: Baby Sleep

June 7: Booties Camp: Baby Play Time (please note that this workshop begins at 10:30 am)

Mùa hè có thể là một mùa rất căng thẳng và thách thức với phụ huynh đi làm việc. Phụ huynh không những chỉ tìm những chương trính có chất lượng làm cho họ yên tâm mà họ phải tìm cách giải quyết những chi phí phụ cần phải trả thêm. Có những phụ huynh không muốn con mình bỏ nhiều ngày để coi TV, phim, chơi game trên máy tính và an quá nhiều quà vặt. Cho nên họ áp đặt trẻ vào nhiều chương trình dể cho trẻ bân rộn và ra khỏi nổi lo âu. Vói nhưng điều nầy, gây cho trẻ có cảm giác rất nặng nề vói chúng. Biết như thế, bạn cần ủng hộ và giúp đở cho phụ huynh hiểu rõ chọn đúng và tự giải quyết những khó khăn của mình. Buổi thảo luận nầy gồm 2 phần: thứ nhất là tìm đúng chương trình cho trẻ, Thứ hai là xấp xếp giờ làm việc cho phù hợp để làm cho gia đình được vui vẽ.

BANANAS is offering Eastmont Library Child Care Referrals every 1st Monday of the month! Our bilingual Spanish-speaking Referral Counselor will provide free, one-on-one referral counseling. Stop by to learn about the different types of care available and find out if you are eligible for child care subsidies. Our counselor will listen to your individual needs and preferences and help you connect with a provider who is right for your family. Our counselors are knowledgeable about every option, from in-home caregivers to family child care programs to center-based care and more. It doesn’t matter if your child is a newborn or a toddler, we will provide a wealth of child care possibilities. Whether you are looking for care on a regular, ongoing schedule or are searching for someone who can provide child care for unpredictable hours, we can offer support. Information about the parent education program will also be included. Drop by or RSVP to let us know you’ll be coming to meet with a counselor. We look forward to seeing you and helping you to connect with a child care provider that meets your family’s needs. Babies and children are welcome to come too! For more information, contact Debby Alvarez at BANANAS (debby@bananasbunch.org, 510-658-7353 x. 111).

Join us for Baby Play Time! At BANANAS, we believe that playing is learning. When you and your baby arrive at this free workshop, you will have an opportunity to explore structured play ideas that support early learning. While building connections with other parents, you will discover simple ways to incorporate tools for literacy and language development into your baby’s play time. When we learn as a community, we encourage young children’s healthy social-emotional development and help to increase their confidence interacting with others. Play Time will be a safe space to share enriching parent-child experiences.

Please note that this workshop begins at 10:30 am. Babies are strongly encouraged to attend.

BANANAS is offering 81st Avenue Library Child Care Referrals! Our bilingual Spanish-speaking Referral Counselor will provide free, one-on-one referral counseling. Stop by to learn about the different types of care available and find out if you are eligible for child care subsidies. Our counselor will listen to your individual needs and preferences and help you connect with a provider who is right for your family. Our counselors are knowledgeable about every option, from in-home caregivers to family child care programs to center-based care and more. It doesn’t matter if your child is a newborn or a toddler, we will provide a wealth of child care possibilities.

Whether you are looking for care on a regular, ongoing schedule or are searching for someone who can provide child care for unpredictable hours, we can offer support. Information about the parent education program will also be included. Drop by or RSVP to let us know you’ll be coming to meet with a counselor. We look forward to seeing you and helping you to connect with a child care provider that meets your family’s needs. Babies and children are welcome to come too! For more information, contact Debby Alvarez at BANANAS (debby@bananasbunch.org, 510-658-7353 x. 111).

If you have an infant, we are here to support you! Whether you are going to work, pursuing educational goals, or balancing a variety of responsibilities, we know that finding reliable, nurturing care for your infant is a top priority. Choosing the right child care fit for your baby can be a difficult decision. There are a lot of things to consider, such as the cost, hours, and type of child care that is best for your family. You may have questions about the differences between a family child care, a center, an in-home caregiver, a nanny share, or other available options. With so many types of care to choose from, many parents aren’t even sure where to start. At Choosing Infant Care, we’ll discuss each type of care so you can connect with the right provider who fits your individual needs.

Facilitator Judy Kriege brings years of experience in early education and child care referral counseling and is able to provide information and answer your questions or speak to your concerns. This is a great opportunity to meet other new and expectant parents and learn all there is to know about choosing infant care. Babies are welcome to attend!

If you have an infant, we are here to support you! Whether you are going to work, pursuing educational goals, or balancing a variety of responsibilities, we know that finding reliable, nurturing care for your infant is a top priority. Choosing the right child care fit for your baby can be a difficult decision. There are a lot of things to consider, such as the cost, hours, and type of child care that is best for your family. You may have questions about the differences between a family child care, a center, an in-home caregiver, a nanny share, or other available options. With so many types of care to choose from, many parents aren’t even sure where to start. At Choosing Infant Care, we’ll discuss each type of care so you can connect with the right provider who fits your individual needs.

Facilitator Judy Kriege brings years of experience in early education and child care referral counseling and is able to provide information and answer your questions or speak to your concerns. This is a great opportunity to meet other new and expectant parents and learn all there is to know about choosing infant care. Babies are welcome to attend!

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 talk about the legal details of being an employer, including your rights and responsibilities. By offering a variety of resources such as tips for establishing wages, how to ensure a fair and safe workplace, and best practices for evaluating employee-employer arrangements, 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. This will be a safe space to learn from other parents who have hired a nanny or in-home child care provider.