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ecfe Mixed-age (BIRTH UP TO KINDERGARTEN) parent & child classes ECFE 2.0 Mind-Up Parenting If you’ve been in ECFE classes a year or more and are ready to dig deeper into parenting questions and issues, this class is for you! Possible topics include cultivating creativity, parenting to meet each child’s individual needs, kids and money and negotiating friendships. Fall participants will have the opportunity to pre-register to reserve a spot in this class for winter/spring semester. Classroom activities and parenting tips will help your child develop friendships, learn calming techniques and deal with everyday stress. These skills help children become joyful learners and lead to higher levels of happiness and empathy for a lifetime. Date/Day Time Nuts About Nature Sep 17 W Location 9-10:45 am Riverview ECC Wks Course No. Fee Scale 14 EC3228-1 A Fun with Dad 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. Date/Day Time Location Sep 15 M 6:15-7:45 pm Anoka Family Place Wks Course No. Fee Scale 14 EC1114-1 A Sep 15 M 10:45 am-12:30 pm Coon Rapids Family Place 14 EC4114-1 A Date/Day Time Sep 18 Th Location 8:45-10:30 am Anoka Family Place Wks Course No. Fee Scale 14 EC1283-1 A A naturalist from Three Rivers Park District will guide the class in exploring the outdoors. This will be a hands-on experience using all of the senses. The parent discussion includes how to help children learn through common everyday experiences as well as parenting topics chosen by parents. This class is possible by support from Three Rivers Park District. Date/Day Time Sep 15 M Location 10:45 am-12:30 pm Riverview ECC Wks Course No. Fee Scale 7 EC3273-1 B Oh, The Places You Will Go! Hands-Free Parenting Childhood is full of wonder, but with the distractions of daily life we often lose sight of what matters most. We’ll discuss how to find the balance between connecting to social media and giving our children our best! Whether heading to Shapesville, Numbersland or Colortown, each week will be a new adventure. Parents have input into discussion topics. Sep 16 T Location 11 am-12:45 pm Anoka Family Place Wks Course No. Fee Scale Location Sep 16 T Date/Day Time Date/Day Time 11 am-12:45 pm Coon Rapids Family Place 15 EC4261-1 A Wks Course No. Fee Scale Sep 16 T 6:15-7:45 pm Coon Rapids Family Place 14 EC4261-2 A 15 EC1223-1 A Love and Logic We all want our children to grow up to be responsible adults. Learn techniques that help children of all ages, such as setting clear limits, choosing when to include children in decisionmaking, and how to encourage empathy for others. Class is based on the classic book, “Parenting with Love and Logic,” by Foster Cline and Jim Fay. Date/Day Time Location Sep 19 F Coon Rapids Family Place 14 EC4276-1 A 8:45-10:30 am Sep 18 Th 11 am-12:45 pm Sorteberg ECC Wks Course No. Fee Scale 14 EC2276-1 A No classes ECFE classes will not be held Oct. 6, Oct. 15-17, the evening of Nov. 4, Nov. 25-28, Dec. 1, and Dec. 22-Jan. 2. www.discovercommunityed.com 7