PARENT / CHILD CLASSES

MIXED-AGE CLASSES( birth up to kindergarten)

NEW! Trains, Planes & Automobiles

Things that move and fly fascinate children of all ages. Get ready to explore the world of transportation through music, art and play. A licensed parent educator will guide parenting discussions.

Adventures in Parenting

Parenting is a challenging job with struggles and trials. For some, the challenge is even more difficult due to:

• mental health issues or anxiety,

• added stress of money concerns,

• parents with their own learning difficulties, or

• lack of family support.

This class offers parenting education, community resources, children’ s learning activities and time to play for parents facing these unique challenges.

Limited transportation is available.

Anoka Family Place Jan 29 M I 11 am-1 pm I 14 weeks Jan 31 W I 11 am-1 pm I 15 weeks Feb 2 F I 10 am-noon I 14 weeks

Online registration is not available for this class. For questions or to register:

NEW! Me & My Grandparents

Congratulations, you’ re a grandparent! Whether you are a full-time caregiver grandparent or you occasionally care for your grandchild, this class is meant for you! Grandparents will have the opportunity to paint, play, sing and read with their grandchild. Grandparents will also have time to talk with other grandparents about their role as caregiver, boundaries and the joys of being a grandparent.

Course No. Day Date Time Location Wks Fee Scale EC093-31 M Jan 29-Mar 26 10:45 am-12:30 pm Riverview ECC 7 B

NEW! The Yes Brain

Bottom line: Every parent wants to raise strong-minded, resilient, caring children. Using,“ The Yes Brain,” by Dan Siegel, M. D. and Tina Payne Bryson, Ph. D. as our guide, we’ ll discuss clear and practical strategies for promoting balance, empathy, and self-regulation in your child. This will not only help them manage today’ s bumps and tumbles, but to instill in them the skills that will allow them to enjoy happy, healthy grown-up lives too.

Course No. Day Date Time Location Wks Fee Scale EC041-41 M Jan 29-May 21 10:45 am-12:30 pm Coon Rapids Family Place 14 A

NEW! Raising Cooperative Kids

Turn your child’ s“ no” into a“ yes!” Using the book,“ Raising Cooperative Kids,” as a guide, gain practical, easy-to-apply techniques to help change everyday challenges into winning cooperation. Parenting discussions include how to use positive redirection, limit setting, along with a playful approach to give you the formula to make your child want to cooperate.

763-506-7870

12 Anoka-Hennepin Community Education I 763-506-1275