Community Education - current class catalogs Families - Winter 2018 | Page 15

FOR PARENTS/GUARDIANS WITH CHILDREN age birth through grade three ECFE JUST FOR PARENTS Empowering Parents: Are you in control? Do you sometimes feel like your family life is spinning out of control? Explore simple and powerful steps to gain control and discuss tools for handling power struggles and other discipline issues. Geared for parents or caregivers of children ages three through grade two. Free child care for registered parents/guardians. About the presenter: Jenny Hanlon is a Licensed Child and Family Educator, has a B.S in Child Psychology and an M.Ed. in Family Education. She’s been working with families for over 20 years in a variety of settings. Jenny is passionate about empowering parents to grow genuinely happy and confident children. She offers parent education throughout the metro area and is an active volunteer for family nonprofit service organizations. Date/Day Time Location Feb 15 Th 6-7:30 pm Educational Service Center Wks Course No. Fee 1 EC752-1 $5 NEW! Get Your Child to Listen the First Time “My child doesn’t listen the first time that I ask,” is the number one parenting complaint in America. It can be very frustrating to repeat the same command over and over just to have your child ignore you or openly defy you. Learn 23 practical, easy-to-implement strategies that you can choose from to derail your child’s defiance, gain cooperation, and get results to lower your stress level so you no longer have to repeat yourself. Geared for parents or caregivers of children in kindergarten through grade three. This is an adult only event - no child care is provided. About the presenter: Toni Schutta is an author, national speaker, parent coach, and licensed psychologist, who connects with parents wherever she speaks. With warmth, empathy and 22 years’ experience, Toni helps parents find solutions that work. She’s known for providing practical tips that parents can use immediately. Date/Day Time Location Apr 3 T 6:30-8 pm Educational Service Center www.ahschools.us/ecfe Wks Course No. Fee 1 EC753-1 $5 Why parent-only classes? Kids don’t come with instructions. Parent-only classes are designed to meet the needs of today’s families by providing a community and shared learning experiences for moms, dads, grandparents, and those who work with children. Classes offer families with children ages birth through grade three the knowledge and support needed to work through the challenges of many early childhood milestones and help you raise confident, cooperative and responsible children. Registration information can be found on pages 38-39. 15