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  • Gearing Up for Kindergarten - In Person

    ** 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.
  • Gearing Up for Kindergarten - Online

    For parents/guardians in the Anoka-Hennepin School District who have children entering Kindergarten in the Fall of 2025 Kindergarten is a major transition in the life of a child, but also for parents/guardians. It is an exciting and stressful time. Join us for information, resources and support to assist you in preparing your child for success in school! A licensed parent educator will meet with parents/guardians online for parenting discussions. The online version meets weekly on Tuesdays: July 15, July 22, July 29, and August 5 from 12:30 – 1:30pm. *Online sessions are for parents/guardians only. Participants will be registered for all 4 daytime sessions.
  • 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 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
  • Playtime

    Together, parents and children enjoy stories, books, active play, songs, rhymes, and lots of fun! Playtime will enhance small and large motor skills, self-esteem, and social skills. For children age birth to kindergarten. Registration is required. A limited number of families for the safety and enjoyment of all. Parents and children remain together. 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.