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  • Baby & Toddler Playtime

    For children age birth up to 30 months. Bring your little one to their very own playtime where the focus is on fun activities, education and support from other parents and an early childhood teacher. What is Playtime? Together, parent, caregivers and children enjoy exploring art, books, stories, active play, songs, rhymes and lots of fun! Playtime will enhance small and large motor skills, self-esteem and social skills, plus there are new friends for everyone. Registration fee is per child. Guidelines Parents and children remain together. Limit of four children per adult. No food allowed. Limited number of families for safety and enjoyment of all. Do not bring children who are ill. Practice good hand hygiene – use handwashing facilities prior to entering Playtime. All toys are cleaned, and play area sanitized at the end of each Playtime.
  • Balancing Parenting Styles to be a United Front

    When there is more than one parent or caregiver, it can sometimes be hard to balance your different parenting styles. Being aware of your parenting differences will give you a head start to addressing potential disagreements and help you stay on the same page as your co parent. Join us in this workshop to learn how to start these conversations with your partners, discuss effective strategies to practice at home to be united, and problem-solve current issues.
  • Newborn Parenting: Birth to 16 weeks

    Parents, caregivers and babies, birth to 16 weeks, are invited to join us for our Newborn Parenting series. This is an opportunity for free weekly baby weight checks, to connect with other new parents, ask questions, or talk about concerns, gain professional advice, laugh, cry, and talk about life with your new baby. Classes are led by a licensed parent educator along with guest speakers including WIC, public health, lactation, pediatrics, early intervention and mental health. Start anytime and come as many times as you like until your little one is 16 weeks old. Pre-registration is not required, but it does help us be more prepared. And, best of all, it’s FREE! Transportation is not available for Newborn Parenting. If you are in need of new baby support at home, a referral for a Home Visitor can be made by calling 763-506-1545 or email homevisits@ahschools.us. Topics include: Adjustment to parenthood Healthy attachment Feeding, Mastitis, and more Perinatal or postpartum mood and anxiety disorder (PMADS) Newborn general development Tummy time and Physical Development Illness in babies, immunizations and preparing for first colds Self-Care Returning to work, pumping, daycare Postpartum body care Language and Literacy
  • Parenting Styles & Decision Making

    Parenting styles guide the decisions we make on how we raise our children. It steers how we react to situations, nurtures, disciplines, and determines the type of expectations we hold for our children. Join us as we: Explore the four different parenting styles. Identify how parenting styles impact our children. Learn about the different personality traits/temperaments. Discuss tips to handle clashing temperaments. Learn strategies to bridge the differences between parenting styles and child temperament.
  • Playtime

    What is Playtime? Together, parent, caregivers and children enjoy exploring art, books, stories, active play, songs, rhymes and lots of fun! Playtime will enhance small and large motor skills, self-esteem and social skills, plus there are new friends for everyone. Registration fee is per child. There is no fee for adults. Guidelines For children age birth up to kindergarten. Parents and children remain together. Limit of four children per adult. No food allowed. Limited number of families for safety and enjoyment of all. Do not bring children who are ill. Practice good hand hygiene – use handwashing facilities prior to entering Playtime. All toys are cleaned, and play area sanitized at the end of each Playtime.
  • Rocking & Reading with Pete the Cat

    Based on the beloved book series by James Dean and Eric Litwin, this class is a journey into early literacy and math skills. We'll explore Pete's favorite adventures, sing along to awesome songs, and learn all about the fun we can have at school. Get ready to put on your favorite shoes and rock out while learning with everyone's favorite blue cat. This class is non-separating.
  • Sibling Rivalry

    If you have more than one child, there is bound to be sibling rivalry, different temperaments, and jealousy for your attention. This can be exhausting to balance, interpret and referee. Join us as we: Explore why sibling rivalry happens. Discuss the skills and the learning that happens when kids argue. How to prevent sibling tensions. Learn about ways to turn sibling rivalry into sibling fun.