Anoka-Hennepin Community Education

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.

Babies have a lot to say even before they can speak. Research shows that babies who learn sign language learn to talk earlier, feel more confident, and can be happier. Learn signs surrounding the areas of mealtime, bedtime, bath time, dressing and more.

Studies prove that spending time outdoors builds confidence, promotes creativity, provides unique stimulation, and gets children moving, all while reducing stress and fatigue. Parents and children will learn about the outdoors and nature, both in and out of our greenhouse, through artwork and sensory experiences. Class will be spent inside and outdoors - even through the winter months.

Are you a parent, grandparent, foster parent, step-parent or significant other sharing in the responsibility of raising a child? The role of co-parenting requires positive communication, creative problem solving and working together to provide stability, security, and support for your child. Join us to explore tools, tips, and resources to help navigate the ever-changing role of co-parenting.

If you’ve been in ECFE classes for more than a year or perhaps you have two children and are ready to move beyond toilet learning and toddler tantrums, then this is the class for you! As you transition from parenting little ones to bigger kids, it's time to shift discussions to a focus on preschool and early elementary school parenting. *For Anoka location please bring an age-appropriate snack & beverage for your child(ren).

Enjoy a room filled with fun activities for you and your child(ren). Spend time with other fathers, talking and sharing ideas about raising children.

Join us to celebrate the new growth of spring, including buds, bugs and flowers. We will plant, play in the "mud" and paint. Parenting discussion includes how to help children learn through common, everyday experiences.

Using the newest version of the "How to Talk" book as our guide, we will explore ways to handle such things as screaming in the car seat, pinching a sibling, full-on temper tantrums, etc. Learn ways to help with big feelings and provide a happy home and family.

Learn how to massage your baby's entire body. These techniques help infants relax, relieve colic or gassy spells, and promote bonding in the parent-infant relationship.

Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) classes are designed to strengthen families and support children's healthy growth and development. Enjoy this time to play with your child in an early childhood classroom exploring play dough, art activities, building with blocks and more. During the second part of class, parents/guardians separate from children to discuss a variety of parenting topics made to boost parenting skills and confidence while licensed teachers help your child develop their physical, language, cognitive and social potential.

Come wiggle, jiggle and jump in this fun and active class. Children can burn off some of their extra energy in the gym as they run, jump, ride, slide, swing and climb. Besides the time jumpin' in the gym, we'll also have fun exploring some classroom activities. A licensed parent educator will guide parenting discussions on the power of play and other topics.

Setting the table, sorting socks, and playing with pots and pans are everyday activities that help develop math skills in young children. Children will explore fun activities with math each week.

Congratulations, you're a grandparent! Whether you are a full-time caregiver grandparent or you occasionally care for your grandchild, this class is meant for you! Grandparents will have the opportunity to paint, play, sing and read with their grandchild. Grandparents will also have time to talk with other grandparents about their role as caregiver, boundaries and about the joys of being a grandparent.

Oh baby, what a special time for you! You have a million questions as every new parent does and we're here to support you on this journey called parenthood. Join other families and their babies in a room filled with activities and information geared just for the little ones. No charge, but pre-registration is necessary. This event is geared to newborns (birth-9 months) with their parent/caregiver, older siblings cannot be accommodated.

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).

Parents and caregivers who immigrate to the United States bring a wealth of parenting strengths - drawing on culture, tradition, and family experience - yet living in a multicultural setting can be challenging. Spend time learning and playing with your child along with parents and children of a variety of cultural backgrounds. Parenting discussions will include how to help children learn through everyday experiences.

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.

Take a curious child, add two scoops of learning, a cup of fun along with a pinch of laughter and what do you get? A class filled with playful learners doing what they do best…learning through play.