November Classes and Programs at Parents Place Marin
Parents Place in San Rafael has been a valuable resource for countless Marin County parents and families. This fall, they offer a wide variety of programs, from childbirth education to classes for parents and children. Here are a few of the programs they offer in November, including classes for both infant-and-child and adult-and-teen CPR and an toddler sleep class with Angelique Millette.
JAMaROO Music Time, plus bonus free play! (9 months–4 years)
JAMaROO Music Time is a fun-packed, 40-minute class that combines music, creative movement, and storytelling. Children will sing, play simple instruments, read stories, balance bean bags, and dance with streamers to a variety of music from around the world. Class themes are related to nature and the outside world.Tuesdays, November 4–18, 10–10:40 am. $39 per child; $22.50 for each additional sibling, for three-week series. Parental supervision is required. As a bonus, the playroom will be available for free play from 10:40 am until noon after each session Register here.
Adult and Teen CPR
This class teaches rescuer skills in CPR and relief of choking (foreign-body airway obstruction) for adults and teens. It presents information about the American Heart Association's adult Chain of Survival and signs of heart attack, cardiac arrest, stroke, and choking in adults. This class is suitable for all laypersons, especially family members of patients at risk for sudden cardiac death and those who want to learn rescue skills for loved ones. With Shanda Manion, CPR instructor certified by the American Heart Association in basic life support. $50. Thursday, November 6, 6:30–8:30 pm. Register here.
Positive and Effective Discipline: A Crash Course (parents of children 3 – 5 years)
Starting with a basic understanding of developmental norms for 3- to 5-year-olds, we will break down the components of discipline—communication, listening, modeling, consequences, and more—to learn about improving limit-setting, encouraging responsibility, and fostering communication. With Susan Byrd, LCSW. $45. Monday, November 10, 6:30–9 pm. Register here.
Infant and Child CPR
For expectant parents, parents, grandparents, and caregivers of children up to onset of puberty. Learn to recognize an infant or child in distress, rescue measures for choking, CPR techniques, and infant sleep safety. Includes hands-on practice with mannequins. One-year certification provided. Pre-crawling babies welcome. With Shanda Manion, CPR instructor certified by the American Heart Association in basic life support. Thursday November 13, 6:30–8:30 pm. $45. Register here.
Boys and Discipline (parents of children 2–10 years)
Boys’ activity levels often require different disciplinary approaches. This interactive class will explore problem-solving strategies that will help you communicate clear limits and love to your son. Discover how effective limit-setting can be an opportunity for you and your son to grow, learn, and thrive. With Gary Gross, MFT. $40. Thursday, November 13, 6:30–8:30 pm. Register here.
Kids' Turn: A Workshop for Families Experiencing Separation and/or Divorce (parents and/or children 5 – 17 years)
Kids’ Turn workshops help children understand and express the difficult emotions associated with parental separation and divorce. We teach them practical skills they can use to cope with the changes happening in their lives. The workshops provide children with a safe and supportive environment in which they can talk to other children who are going through similar experiences. While kids are in groups with other children their own age, parents meet in separate groups to learn co-parenting and emotional intelligence skills that can be used to reduce family conflict and help support children. Saturdays, November 15–December 13 (no class November 29), 10:30 am–noon. For more information click here.
Toddler Sleep Class (parents of children 12 – 36 months)
Join parent and family coach Angelique Millette to learn how to help your toddler sleep. Topics include transition from crib or family bed to toddler bed; potty training and sleeping; nightmares and sleep; preschool and sleep; and new baby/sibling jealousy and sleep. We will also discuss toddlers’ sleep needs and the impact developmental milestones may have on sleep. With Angelique Millette, LE, DONA, PhD candidate. $40. Thursday, November 20, 10 am–noon. Register here.
