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March Classes and Programs at Parents Place Marin

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 March. Classes take place a Parents Place Marin, 600 Fifth Avenue, San Rafael 94901.

Tantrums, Meltdowns, Sobbing, Pouting, and Foot-Stomping Rages: Strategies That Can Help

 

Wednesay, March 1, 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.

Practical Tools for Communicating with your Teen (13 – 18 years)

Wednesday, March 13, 7–9 pm
Why isn’t your teen talking to you? Are you wondering if your child is okay? What can you do differently? Parenting teenagers these days can be isolating, confusing, infuriating, and scary. It’s challenging to understand what’s going on with our kids, let alone respond effectively! This workshop will provide: Concrete tools prove to help improve communication with teens that you can start using today; an opportunity to practice these tools with other parents and seasoned professionals; common traps that impede communication with your teen and strategies to avoid them; feedback around when you or your teen might benefit from outside help and red flags. All within a framework of adolescent development and an understanding of the teenage brain! With Alyse Clayman, LCSW and Ralph Daniel, Ph.D. $45 per individual; $75 per couple. Register here.

Infant and Child CPR (for expectant parents, parents, grandparents, and caregivers of children up to onset of puberty)

Sunday, March 19, 10 am–12:30 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.

May I Have Your Attention Please! Parenting Your Child with ADHD (6–13 years)

Monday, March 20, 7–9 pm
Are you confused and frustrated by your child's inability to 'just sit still'? Do you get frequent calls from your child's teacher about incomplete assignments? Are you tired of having to constantly repeat your requests? These and other concerns are frequently experienced by parents of children with ADHD -- a common behavioral disorder that affects about 10% of school-age children. We will provide tools to help you understand what your child with ADHD can do and how you can support them in reaching his or her full potential. You will leave this workshop with an understanding of: current research on the most effective ADHD treatment options; the most effective behavioral goals to target; the critical elements of a successful ADHD-focused behavior plan; and how to implement an effective ADHD-informed behavior management system at home. With Robyn Matlon, Psy.D., M.Ed. $45 per individual; $75 per couple. Register here.

Is That Me Yelling? (all ages)

Wednesday, March 22, 7–9 pm
Want to have more harmony at home and less yelling? Most parents agree that yelling isn’t beneficial, but many report that they just don’t know what to do when their children misbehave. Learn to create a plan—and more—to address the issues that trigger yelling. One recent participant shared, “Rona’s class goes beyond the standard suggestions of deep breaths and removing yourself from the room. She helped me think about the negative thought patterns I get caught in that fuel my yelling.” With Rona Renner, RN, expert parent educator, temperament counselor, and author of the book, Is That Me Yelling? $45 per individual; $75 per couple. Register here.