Classes & Events
Parenting Education Series
“Boundary Setting/Increase 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
Do you have a child who is in the “I can do it myself” mode? Whether your child is in the “terrific two” or the “talented teen” stages, you need to have a plan that will assist your child to succeed. Learn strategies you can do that will help your child gain new skills, and will also help you let go.
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.
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.
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
Financial Wellness Series
Presenter: Constance Costner, MSU Extension
Dates: Tuesdays, October 20th, 27th, and November 3rd, 2009
Time: 12pm – 1pm
Location: 3rd Floor, Lake Huron Room, MSU Union Building
Week 1: “Priority Budgeting; Changing Your Spending Habits to Fit Your Income”
The workshop will offer participants action steps regarding prioritizing expenses and saving priorities which signifcantly differ from an overall personal or househould budge.
Week 2: “Housing and Foreclosure Prevention”
The workshop will offer participants action steps regarding prioritizing expenses and saving priorities which significantly differ from an overall personal or household budget.
Week 3: “Family Financial Well Being; Communication with Family around Budgeting”
The workshop will outline effective tools and techniques of communication with family members as it relates to financial well being.
Eldercare Series
Understanding Alzheimer’s
“Understanding Alzheimer’s”
Presenter: Alzheimer’s Association
When: Wednesday, October 28, 2009 and Thursday, February 18, 2010
Where: Nisbet Building, Room 27
Time: 12:00 – 1:00 pm
This introductory program will offer information to help learn how to identify the differences between dementia and Alzheimer’s disease, recognize possible signs of Alzheimer’s disease, better understand how the disease is diagnosed, recognize the effects of Alzheimer’s on the brain, and gain access to community resources.
“Maintain Your Brain”
Presenter: Alzheimer’s Association
When: Tuesday, November 17, 2009 and Wednesday, March 24, 2010
Where: Nisbet Building, Room 250 (Nov. 17) and Nisbet Building, Room 27 (Mar. 24)
Time: 12:00 – 1:00 pm
This program will outline the basics of memory loss, help people understand how Alzheimer’s disease impacts the brain, how to recognize the effects of Alzheimer’s, create a fitness plan from the neck up, and learn about what choices you can make to keep your brain healthy. Thinking ahead today may make all the difference tomorrow.
Elder Class Series
Caregivers Together Support Group
Caring for a loved one with a chronic or debilitating condition is a reality that many of us now face. While this can be a rewarding experience, it can also be difficult at times. Frequently, the mental and physical health of those providing the care is impacted by the long hours and emotional strain that such care often requires. Caregivers Together is an ongoing support group designed to provide a range of supportive services to MSU employees who provide care to those they love. We seek to provide information, assistance, and support in an effort to help caregivers remain healthy, improve their caregiving skills, and remain in the caregiving role.
Presenters: Jonathon Novello, ACSW & LMSW, MSU Employee Assistance Program;
Lori Strom, MPA, MSU Family Resource Center
Dates: Fall dates to be announced.