February Classes and Programs at Parents Place Marin
Parents Place in San Rafael has been a valuable resource for countless Marin County parents and families. They offer a wide variety of programs and classes for parents and children throughout the year. Here are a few of the classes they are offering for the month of February.
Tantrums, Meltdowns, Sobbing, Pouting, and Foot-Stomping Rages: Strategies that Can Help
(3–6 years)
Wednesday, February 8, 7–9 pm
If your kid has ever "lost it" over something – or nothing! – this workshop is for you. Come learn strategies you can use the next time something shockingly awful – like when you did something for a child who wanted to “do it myself,” or you offered the “wrong” color shirt-- leads to crying, screaming, or fist-pounding tantrums. During this experiential, fun workshop, you will practice helpful skills with other calm adults before returning to the challenges of raising actual children. $45. With Julie King, Parent Educator. Register here.
How to Talk So Kids Will Listen and Listen So Kids Will Talk Part 1: Sunday Intensive (3–10 years)
Sunday, February 12, 10 am–4:30 pm
Are you getting worn down by bedtime challenges, morning-rush madness, dawdling, whining, and other challenging behaviors? Do you find yourself too often resorting to threats, bribes, or raised voices? Learn practical strategies to improve cooperation and discipline, strengthen character, and enhance your relationships at home. Based on the bestsellers by Faber and Mazlish, this entertaining workshop consistently receives rave reviews. Here’s what one participant said: “… immensely helpful, practical, and insightful.” With Julie King, parent educator and “How to Talk” trainer. Usually a four-week series, this workshop is being offered as a one-day intensive for those who can’t attend for four weeks. $199–$329. Register here.
Infant and Child CPR (for expectant parents, parents, grandparents, and caregivers of children up to onset of puberty)
Thursday, February 26, 7–9 pm
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. $45. Register here.
Raising Daughters (2–10 years)
Monday, Februay 27, 7–9 pm
Raising a daughter offers delights and frustrations. This workshop will focus on enjoying our relationship with our daughters and guiding them to success, resiliency, and a healthy self-image. Gain an enhanced understanding of girls’ typical development and behavior patterns, identify the issues they face, and learn skills to help them cope and to strengthen their self-esteem. With Bonnie Romanow, BA, Childhood Development Specialist. $45. Register here.
