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FAMILY FUN

PARENTING

Howling with the Wolves

NEW |  uilding Children’s Resilience
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Through Storytelling

Join us at the Wildlife Science Center, the area’s premier wildlife
facility, to learn about some of Minnesota’s most fascinating
animals. Resident wolves, mountain lions, coyotes, foxes,
lynx and raptors will be the focus of this informative program
around the campfire. Check-in will be from 6-6:30 p.m. with the
program starting at 6:30 p.m. At the end of the program, toast
marshmallows and drink hot chocolate while the wolves fill the
darkness with their incredible wild song. Class held at Wildlife
Science Center in Columbus. Class fee: $15 per person.
w  ay 8 | 6-7:30 pm | 1 Session
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F | Off Site | CS203-6M1-S

There is a special kind of storytelling that strengthens a child’s
ability to face changes and challenges in life. Discover how to
construct and tell problem-solving stories that create powerful
changes in your family life by boosting your child’s self-confidence,
resilience and empathy. Certificate of Attendance for training hours
(CEUs) available upon request. Class fee: $25.
w  pr 11 | 9-10:30 am | 1 Session
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Sa | Champlin Park HS | AL077-2C40-S1 | Konen

Home Alone-Is Your Child Ready?

Family Hayride
Gather your family and friends and pile on for a fun-filled hayride
pulled by a team of gentle draft horses. Start out your evening
enjoying a bonfire at 6 p.m. and then finish off the night with a hayride
from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Dress appropriately for the weather. Class held at
Bunker Park Stables in Andover. Class fee: $9 per person.
w  ay 1 | 6-7:30 pm | 1 Session
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F | Off Site | CS203-6R1-S

It’s normal to feel anxious about first leaving kids home alone.
Would they know what to do in an emergency, or if a stranger
or even a friend came to the door? What about snacks or going
online? With planning, you’ll feel prepared. Handled well, being
home alone can be a positive experience for kids, helping them
gain self-assurance. Sheryl Nefstead has been teaching kids home
life and safety skills for many years. A local police liaison officer will
discuss child protection guidelines with parents. For parents, and
kids ages nine and up. Class will begin together, then split into
groups. Class fee: $19 per family of four.
w  pr 22 | 6:30-8:30 pm | 1 Session
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W | Coon Rapds MS | AL077-2C27-S1 | Nefstead

NEW |  arenting Under Pressure
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You are your child’s first teacher!
Give your little ones an opportunity to learn and grow
View the Families catalog online beginning April 30.
Registration opens May 11.
•  amilies may attend ECFE classes
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together, with young children
•  reschool- and kindergartenP
readiness focus

Do you feel like you’re doing everything you can for your kids but it
never seems to be enough? Families are inundated with conflicting
messages that go against ideals that nurture healthy families - like
respect, cooperation and appreciation. Understand the forces in
our culture that make it more difficult to raise children with integrity
and character. Gain confidence in your decisions and develop
the skills to raise children positively and proactively. Certificate
of Attendance for training hours (CEUs) available upon request.
Class fee: $25.
w  pr 11 | 11 am-12:30 pm | 1 Session
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Sa | Champlin Park HS | AL077-2C41-S1 | Konen

•  ctivities and classes for children
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ages 18 months – four years of age

Call 763-506-1275 or visit
www.anoka.k12.mn.us/earlylearners
www.discovercommunityed.com | 763-506-5766 | 2015 SPRING/SUMMER

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