Workshops for Parents & Families
BANANAS offers monthly workshops, classes, and support groups in the Northern Alameda County cities of Oakland, Berkeley, Albany, Piedmont, Emeryville, and Alameda. Workshops help parents approach the child care selection process, improve their parenting skills, and learn new coping tactics for a range of issues.
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Fathering From Within (3 Part Series)
Fathering From Within (3 Part Series)
This series is designed to empower fathers and help navigate relationships and social norms to make the future bright and promising.Facilitator: Kwame (Gaylon Logan, Jr.), CEO of the nonprofit VillageConnect […]
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Hiring a Nanny 101
Hiring a Nanny 101
Learn about resources for hiring and establishing a work agreement with an opportunity to ask questions. Instructor: Hand in Hand: The Domestic Employers Network If you’re thinking of hiring a […]
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Connecting With Our Children Through Storytelling
Connecting With Our Children Through Storytelling
Sharing stories with our children increases early language development and their ability to express themselves.Facilitator: Muriel Johnson, Early Childhood Educator, Professional StorytellerSharing stories with our children increases early language development […]
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Speech, Language Skills & Baby Sign
Speech, Language Skills & Baby Sign
Eliminate frustration and help your child get off to a great start with their speech and language development.Instructor: Carol Lettko, Pediatric Speech and Language PathologistThis is a virtual interactive workshop […]
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Fathering From Within (3 Part Series)
Fathering From Within (3 Part Series)
This series is designed to empower fathers and help navigate relationships and social norms to make the future bright and promising.Facilitator: Kwame (Gaylon Logan, Jr.), CEO of the nonprofit VillageConnect […]
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Baby and Me Yoga
Baby and Me Yoga
Center, breathe, move and support one another with babies present, focus on easing tension and restoring alignment.Instructor: Leonora Willis, Perinatal Yoga Instructor, Birthworker and Lactation SpecialistThis class is designed to […]
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Having Difficult Conversations with Style
Having Difficult Conversations with Style
Get the tools to help you handle tough conversations with family without jeopardizing the relationship.Facilitator: Diedre Goree, Parent CoachBeing a parent is an incredibly rewarding role—but like any great job, […]
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Fathering From Within (3 Part Series)
Fathering From Within (3 Part Series)
This series is designed to empower fathers and help navigate relationships and social norms to make the future bright and promising.Facilitator: Kwame (Gaylon Logan, Jr.), CEO of the nonprofit VillageConnect […]
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Choosing Child Care
Choosing Child Care
Join BANANAS to explore the options so you can connect with the right child care provider.Facilitator: Cathy De Vuono, BANANAS Parent Education CoordinatorFinding child care for your infant, toddler or […]