Anoka-Hennepin Community Education

At a time when many of us are working from home, kids are back to school, and schedules are starting to fill, it is hard to find a balance between work and family. Discuss ways to: Create boundaries between your work and your family life. Build rituals that you can add to your everyday routine. Structure special time with your family. Focus on your family’s core values.

Join us for a practical workshop designed for parents and caregivers who want to foster a growth mindset in their children. In this interactive session, you will gain a clear understanding of what a growth mindset is and how it contrasts with a fixed mindset. We’ll explore the crucial role a growth mindset plays in your child’s development and success. During this workshop, we will: Discuss the difference between growth and fixed mindsets. Learn why mindset is important and how it applies to parenting. Provide actionable strategies to help shift your child's mindset from fixed to growth. Build on your child’s strengths to encourage a growth mindset.

You know you love your child but how can you make sure your child knows it? Everyone expresses love for one another differently. These expressions of love represent a different “language.” It is beneficial to identify how your child receives love so you can show your love in a way your child can understand and feel. Sometimes, this might be different from how you express your love. Join us as we: Learn about the 5 love languages by Gary Chapman. Identify your love language and your child’s. Discuss the benefits of knowing your child’s love language. Explore ways to show your love through the love languages.

Parents, caregivers and babies, birth to 12 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 and Family 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 12 weeks old. Pre-registration is not required, but it does help us be more prepared. Registration is 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

This workshop is designed for caregivers navigating the unique journey of non-traditional parenting. Whether you’re embracing diverse family structures, blended families, or alternative parenting philosophies, this session offers tools and strategies to help your family thrive. Join us as we: Gain an overview of various non-traditional parenting approaches, including blended families, single-parenting, co-parenting, foster families, and caregivers who are not a child’s biological parent. Learn how these models impact family dynamics and discover strategies to address common challenges. Explore techniques for fostering open and effective communication within your family. Learn how to create a nurturing environment that supports emotional well-being for both parents and children. Gain practical tips for setting boundaries, encouraging positive behavior, and reinforcing family values. Explore ways to build and maintain supportive networks, including connecting with other non-traditional families and accessing community resources to enhance your parenting experience.