Community Education - current class catalogs Families - Winter 2017

ecfe Mixed-age (birth up to kindergarten) parent/child classes Twins & Triplets Living with multiples brings two or three times the joy, the fun and also the work! Sibling relationships, time management and fostering the unique characteristics of each child in the family are addressed. Siblings, ages birth up to kindergarten, are welcome to attend. Staff is available to meet families at the door to help with arrival. Date/Day Time Jan 30 M NEW PARENTS CONNECTING This class is held in collaboration with Park Nicollet Champlin. For parents and their infants, ages birth to six months of age. No registration, no charge – you may join at any time! Class meets year round on Location 8:45-10:30 am Anoka Family Place Wks Course No. Fee Scale 15 EC1107-1 A NEW! Tykes & Tablets: How Screen Time Affects Children’s Brains Let’s face it – screen time seems to be an inescapable reality of today’s parenting, with kids of every age spending hours in front of iPads, smartphones and televisions. Discuss how screen time can impact your child’s language, attention span, cognitive development, vision, memory and physical / social development especially during their first three years. Date/Day Time Location Wks Course No. Fee Scale Apr 5 W 9:30-11:15 am Anoka Family Place 4 EC1032-1 C Apr 25 T 9-10:45 am Andover Family Place 5 EC6032-1 C Thursdays, 10-11 a.m. No class December 29, January 5, March 16, and June 1. Bring your baby and join other new parents for support and discussion, led by a parenting educator. Topics include: • Parent concerns • Sleep routines • Infant feeding • Back-to-work issues • Sibling adjustments • Child care options Weight checks for your infant will be available. Park Nicollet Champlin Community Room 12142 Business Park Blvd. N. Champlin, MN 55316 (Near Champlin Target) We Love To Read Developing language and literacy skills begins at birth. Through everyday loving interactions such as sharing books, telling stories, singing songs and talking to one another, you play a key role in beginning your child’s reading adventures. Explore various children’s books through artwork, storytelling and re-telling, and songs. Each week will focus on different best-selling children’s authors and illustrators including Jan Brett, Marcus Pfister, Eric Carle and more. Date/Day Time Location Wks Course No. Fee Scale Jan 31 T 6-7:30 pm Riverview ECC 15 EC3006-1 A Feb 1 W 9-10:45 am Riverview ECC 15 EC3006-2 A NEW! What Makes Your Child Tick Children are all born with individual temperaments. When parents understand what makes their child tick, they can tailor their parenting to the individual needs of each child. Talk about the variety of different traits, ways to recognize them and practical ideas for working with them. Date/Day Time Jan 31 T Location 11 am-12:45 pm Coon Rapids Family Place Wks Course No. Fee Scale 15 EC4028-1 A 763-433-4198 12 Anoka-Hennepin Community Education I 763-506-1275

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