Parent Workshops
BlockFest
It is an interactive exhibit that provides families with young children under the age of 8 with a rich, hands-on math and science learning opportunity. The exhibit has been shown to increase:
- parent knowledge of early development in the areas of math and science education
- opportunities to improve both social and literacy skills for young children.
Offered By: Family Care Resources
When: March 19, 2010 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Where: Garry Elementary School
Cost: FREE
Contact: Jill Johnson at jjill@community-minded.org
A Positive Approach to Parenting
In these sessions you will learn about:
- How to support childrens' developmental stages
- Proactive strategies for preventing misbehavior
- How our parenting styles are influenced
- How to talk to children using encouraging words
- Practical techniques to successfully guide behavior
When: Wednesday, 5:45 to 7:45 pm (January11 to February 29th)
Where: 1004 E. 8th Avenue, Spokane, WA 99202
Cost: FREE, limited child care. Please call 535-3155 and speak to Shannon to sign up.
Registration begins December 1st
Incredible Years Parent Training Program
A training program for parents or guardians with children 2-10 years old designed to reduce the risk of child abuse and neglect. Goals are to increase:
- Appropriate parenting skills
- Appropriate parental discipline
- Supportive family communication and relationships
- Placement stability
When: Classes are offered in 2 hour sessions for 12-16 weeks.
Mondays, 5:30 to 8:00pm
Where: 4001 N. Cook Street, Spokane, WA 99207Cost: FREE, limited child care and food are available.
Contact: Cecilia LaGasa at (509) 444-0347 or camlagasa@msn.com.
