Anoka-Hennepin Community Education

** To register for this parenting series your child must be registered for Kindergarten in Anoka-Hennepin Schools for the 2025-26 school year. Sign up for the session that fits your schedule, not your attendance area. Each session is separate, you do not need to attend all of them. Kindergarten age children are welcome at this event. Join PreK-Grade 3 parent educators for a fun-filled gathering to connect with other incoming kindergarten families while children play at the playground! This will be a chance to ask questions, share information, and receive resources to make the transition to kindergarten as smooth and stress-free as possible. Your parent educators will have information to support your family’s transition. Come for the play, stay for the support! These events are for incoming kinderdergarten students and their parent(s). No sibling care will be provided. In case of rain, make-up dates will be Aug. 5th or 6th.

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 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 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