Parenting Education Workshops

Helping Kids Manage Emotions

Apr 4, 6-7:30pm in Families First Classroom

Children are not born knowing how to express or deal with their emotions. Sometimes behavior can tell us more than we think about how they feel. In this class you will learn how to identify emotions behind your child’s behavior and help them manage them by connecting and developing new skills. Drop-in or register.

Stress Management for Parents with Caitlin Byers

Apr 18, 6-7:30pm in Families First Classroom

It is hard work being a parent. In this class, you will learn how to cope with every day’s struggles of being a parent and bring home some practical tools to live a healthier life with your kids.

Social Media and Your Family

May 2, 6-7:30pm in Families First Classroom

In the fast-paced, ever-evolving world of technology, it’s increasingly hard to keep up. While information and connection at our fingertips have advantages, they can also prove to be a risky environment for our children. In this class we will explore the ways that parents can stay informed and keep their family safe IRL. Drop-in or register.

Communicate So They Will Hear You

May 16, 6-7:30pm in Families First Classroom

Have you ever wondered why you talk and your children just don’t respond as you expected? In this class, you will learn about what is underneath parents’ and children’s communication and how to unveil great results just by discovering skills you already have and learning a few more to create connection, collaboration and healthy communication with your child. Drop-in or register.

Conflict

May 30, 6-7:30pm in Families First Classroom

Whether it’s your child hitting out of frustration or refusing to get ready for a family event, establishing regular and healthy ways of working through conflict that aren’t harmful to themselves or others is essential as your child/teen learns to build healthy relationships. This includes teaching them vital skills that build confidence. Drop-in or register.

Learn more at the Families First Learning Lab website