Anoka-Hennepin Community Education

Every parent has questions, and even though at times it might feel like you want to raise a white flag and surrender, we’re here to help. The Puzzles of Parenting is a series of online discussion classes designed for parents, grandparents, and caregivers of young children. It provides knowledge and support to enhance your confidence and improve your ability to make informed parenting decisions. The topics and dates for the series are below. Register for one or two - or perhaps all three. Online discussion classes include a scheduled live chat on with a parent educator, video clips and/or articles (quick reads, nothing too lengthy or daunting). The parent educator will ask reflective thoughts/insights of the participants and will check-in throughout the week to respond to parents' comments to further enhance the discussion. Participants are encouraged to respond to each other with their own experiences. While it is always best to be available for the live chat, we understand that life can get in the way so participants can log on for content at times that are convenient to them and be a part of the discussion board and reflective thoughts/insights. To register for an individual online topic/class, click on the title below to be directed to that specific registration page. To register for the entire series of online classes, add this class to your cart and you will be registered for all three (3) classes. A to Zzzzzzs - Baby Sleep Basics - February 4, 11 & 18 - $5 Sleep - or lack of it - is one of the most challenging adjustments to parenthood. Understand the science of infant sleep cycles and how they affect your baby's sleep environment can go a long way in making for a better-rested family. Taming Temper Tantrums - February 25, March 3 & 10 - $5 Is all that stomping, yelling and thrashing starting to wear you out? Learn to better understand your child's temperament and how that can impact behavior, especially tantrums. Discussions on parenting strategies for coping with temper tantrums and ways to help your child develop self-control and manage their strong emotions. Parenting with Positive Discipline - March 24, 31 & April 7 - $5 Learn to understand the reasons behind challenging behaviors, and how to effectively set limits and boundaries with your child in a way that shows love and respect. Discuss your child's developing brain and its role in discipline, and the importance of staying connected for discipline to be most effective.

Please note the Parent Talk class has changed and is now Parenting Series. Please read below and call 763-204-5667 to register. Join us for one or all as we explore parenting challenges and strategies: Sleep Sibling Rivalry My Child's Emotions Parent Stress Child Stress Structure and Routines for Summer Limited free child care is available. Sessions are tailored for families with children ages three to eight. Si desea una versión traducida de este documento o más información, haga el favor de ponerse en contacto con la escuela de su hijo/a o el Centro de Bienvenida a la Familia (Family Welcome Center) (763-433-4680). Yog koj xav tau ib qhov txhais ua lus rau daim ntawv no thiab/losyog kev pab ntxiv, thov cuag nrog koj tus menyuam lub tsev kawm ntawv los yog qhov Chaw Tos Txais Tsev Neeg (Family Welcome Center) (763-433-4680). Если вам необходим перевод этого документа и/или дальнейшее содействие, пожалуйста, свяжитесь со школой вашего ребенка или позвоните в Центр семьи (Family Welcome Center) по телефону (763-433-4680).