This engaging class helps parents, caregivers, and educators understand how young children grow socially and emotionally from birth through age five. Participants will explore the key stages of emotional development — from recognizing and naming feelings to building empathy and self-control. Through discussion, reflection, and hands-on activities, participants will learn how to support emotional growth, […]
This class is designed to assist new parents after birth, providing a supportive community-centered environment, and an opportunity for self-care.With their babies, present or napping nearby, parents can focus on easing tensions, restoring alignment in the body, creating energy and rest strengthening the core.
Week 1 — Why Kids Lose It (and What They Need Most): When big emotions show up as tantrums, defiance, or power struggles, it can leave even the most patient parent feeling frustrated and unsure of what to do. In week one, you’ll learn what’s really driving challenging behavior, how to spot the early signs of […]
Participants will learn about the importance of narrating your day; see Carol doing demonstrations of various everyday routines and providing tips on modeling language. You will also learn the power of singing songs that will help teach language while at at the same time keeping little ones engaged. Participants will also come away with a […]
Are you thinking of opening your own child care center ? If so, this free virtual workshop is for you! Join us to talk about the steps on 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 […]
Crear contratos efectivos para el cuidado infantil en el hogar puede ser complicado y confuso. Es fundamental que los proveedores cuenten con cláusulas claras, detalladas y profesionales que cubran horarios, pagos, ausencias y emergencias. Un contrato bien redactado protege tanto al proveedor como a la familia, evitando malentendidos y definiendo responsabilidades. Además del contrato, el […]
Week 1 — Why Kids Lose It (and What They Need Most): When big emotions show up as tantrums, defiance, or power struggles, it can leave even the most patient parent feeling frustrated and unsure of what to do. In week one, you’ll learn what’s really driving challenging behavior, how to spot the early signs of […]
All Wednesdays in January | Wed 7, Wed 14, Wed 21, & Wed 28| 6:30pm-8:30pm The Desired Results Developmental Profile (DRDP) is a formative assessment tool for California's early childhood programs. It explains how child care providers can use observations and documentation to understand children's developmental progress in areas like language, cognition, and social-emotional skills […]
Do you ever struggle to figure out what your child might need? Do they ignore your requests or get easily upset making it hard to know how to respond? You’re not alone! Our children need clear parameters, the freedom to explore so they can learn from their mistakes and they need our unconditional love. Join […]
Do you ever struggle to figure out what your child might need? Do they ignore your requests or get easily upset making it hard to know how to respond? You’re not alone! Our children need clear parameters, the freedom to explore so they can learn from their mistakes and they need our unconditional love. Join […]
This is a series designed to empower all fathers and help navigate relationships and social norms that may hinder effective parenting. It will also offer personal tools that define or redefine one’s sense of identity and purpose, and establish guiding principles for fatherhood. Participants will learn that everything we need to know about being a […]
This is a series designed to empower all fathers and help navigate relationships and social norms that may hinder effective parenting. It will also offer personal tools that define or redefine one’s sense of identity and purpose, and establish guiding principles for fatherhood. Participants will learn that everything we need to know about being a […]
