Parenting Topics
Visit the links to the left to learn more about various parenting topics.
Parenting Education Series:
Boundary Setting/Increasing Independence Survival Skills
Presenter: Jill Lawler, Office for Young Children jlawler@ingham.org
When: Thursday, November 5, 2009
Where: Nisbet Bldg. Room 27
Time: 12pm – 1pm
Please Don’t Go: Separation Anxiety Issues In Preschool Age Children
Presenter: Robin Zeiter, Office for Young Children rzeiter@ingham.org
When: Wednesday, December 9, 2009
Where: Nisbet Bldg. Room 27
Time: 12pm – 1pm
Do you have a young child who struggles with separation anxiety? Learn more about this developmental stage and what strategies you might try to help make partings easier for both you and your child.
Transitioning Children From Preschool To Kindergarten
Presenter: Lori Brasic, Office for Young Children lbrasic@ingham.org
When: Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Where: Nisbet Bldg. Room 27
Time: 12pm – 1pm
Do you have a child heading to kindergarten this fall? Do you have questions about this exciting beginning of your child’s formal education? What can you do now to prepare yourself and your child for the big change in your lives? Learn how to access information in your child’s new school. Who do you ask? What is ok to ask? When can I start asking? Explore the ins and outs of the partnership that exists between school, child and family so that when your child steps through the school doors you are prepared and confident to guide them and make the most of the opportunities for their education.
Potty Training
Presenter: Ashleigh Schaberg, Office for Young Children Aschaberg@ingham.org
When: Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Where: Nisbet Bldg. Room 27
Time: 12pm – 1pm
Learning a new skill for toddlers is always a challenge, but few are as frustrating for parents as is when their toddler is learning to use the potty (toilet)! Come and discuss ways to handle this challenging developmental milestone. Learn some toilet learning tips and techniques and have an opportunity to ask questions.
When To Start My Child In Sports Activities Or Music
Presenter: Kasey Edwards, Office for Young Children kedwards@ingham.org
When: Wednesday, April 21, 2010
Where: Nisbet Bldg. Room 27
Time: 12pm – 1pm
Teachable moments are everywhere! Turn your home into learning experiences. Learn tips to teach children numbers, alphabet, colors, shapes and other concepts at home!
Routines (including info on Getting Dressed)
Presenter: Nancy Sherd, Office for Young Children nsherd@ingham.org
When: Wednesday, May 12, 2010
Where: Nisbet Bldg. Room 27
Time: 12pm – 1pm
Children thrive on sameness, repetition, and knowing what to expect. This repetition allows the child to feel secure, independent and in control. Discover new techniques to develop consistent routines and strategies that will help create a recipe for healthy development fro your child and set the foundation for early learning.
Breastfeeding Series (Fall & Spring Schedule)
“Breastfeeding: How to Get Started and Keep Going”
Although breastfeeding is natural, it is a learned skill. This three-part program is designed to give pregnant women and their partners information on preparing to breastfeed and strategies for continuing to breastfeed upon returning to work.
Presenter: Mary Machowicz RN, Expectant Parents Organization
Fall Dates: Tuesday, October 20th, 27th, and November 3rd, 2009
Spring Dates: Tuesday, March16th, 23rd, 30th, 2010
Time: 12:00pm – 1:00pm
Location: Nisbet Building, Room 27
Cost: Free!
Week 1: Introduction to Breastfeeding: Benefits, How Breastfeeding Works
Week 2: Baby is Here! – Getting Started – The Mechanics of Breastfeeding – positioning, latching on, feeding patterns, challenges
Week 3: Maintaining Breastfeeding – lifestyle, Expressing and Storing Milk, Returning to work
The health4U Program
Healthy Parenting
Presenter: Becki Bowditch, LMSW, ACSW, RPT-S Consultant, Emotional Wellness Program
Fall Dates: Tuesday, October 13th, 20th, 27, November 3rd, 10th, and 17th2009
Summer Dates: Mondays, May 17th, 24th, June 7th, 14th, 21st and 28th, 2010
Time: 12:10pm – 12:50pm
Fall Date Location: Room 115, International Center
Summer Date Location: To Be Determined
Parenting is a job that requires the use of personal wisdom, insight, knowledge and creativity! Join this group class/discussion on using positive intervention strategies with children (ages 1-12) so that you can minimize the power struggles you and your child experience.