The Nature of Boys (Parents of Boys birth-9 yrs)
Discuss the joys and challenges of raising boys.
This class is all about boys; how they think, what drives their behavior and how to create environments for success at home and school.
Discuss development, the effects of media, school success, communication, male role models and behavior management.
Monday: September 16 6:30-8:30 pm $30 per person Instructor: Susan Brown
Location: Canterbury Community Preschool
601 N. Parham Rd, 23229
Words that Work with Preschoolers (Parents of Children 2-4 years)
It’s not just what you say, but how you say it that gets results. Learn more effective communication skills that will stop undesirable behavior and encourage cooperation. Get tips to avoid power struggles.
Tuesday: September 17 6:00-8:00 pm $30 per person Instructor: Michelle Johnston
Location: The Children’s Museum of Richmond, Central
2626 W. Broad Street Richmond, VA 23220
Beyond Time Out (Parents of Children 5-9 years)
Helping our kids learn to behave is one of our biggest challenges as parents. One of our primary roles with our children is to be their teacher. Learn ways to teach children to manage their own behavior. Understand how to set limits, be consistent, and establish motivators and consequences. Move from working against your child to working with your child for everyone’s happiness.
Thursday, September 19 6:00-8:00 pm $30 per person Instructor: Michelle Johnston
Location: The Children’s Museum of Richmond, Central
2626 W. Broad Street Richmond, VA 23220
The Culture of Girls (Parents of Girls 9-15 years)
Raising daughters in today’s world is a challenge. This class explores what is age appropriate behavior, the advanced technology such as cell phones and social media and the complicated dynamics of social cliques and other friendship concerns.
Tuesday, September 24 6:00-8:00 pm $30 per person Instructor: Michelle Johnston
Location: The Children’s Museum of Richmond, Central
2626 W. Broad Street Richmond, VA 23220
Handling Little Fighters, Biters, Pushers & Smushers (Parents of Children 1-3 years)
Why is it that toddlers are so likely to fight, bite, push and smush each other?
Is your little one sometimes aggressive at playgroups or in childcare settings?
Learning to manage conflict early in life is a key to a child’s success in the classroom, with siblings, and on the playground.
Learn why this is a typical part of childhood development and get ideas for handling it.
Wednesday, September 25 6:00-8:00 pm $30 per person Instructor: Michelle Sharma
Location: The Children’s Museum of Richmond, Central
2626 W. Broad Street Richmond, VA 23220
“P” is for Play (Parents of Children Birth to 6 years)
When parents, caregivers and teachers observe their children or join them in child-led play, they are given a unique opportunity to see the world through the eyes of a child. Allowing children to use their creativity to engage and interact with the world around them is vital to development.
Find out how play prepares a child for school and life
Learn how play develops confidence and resiliency in children.
Explore ideas for activities that help children for future academic success
Monday, September 30 9:00-10:30 am $20 per person Instructor: Susan Brown
Location: Promises Preschool
9315 Three Chopt Rd, Richmond 23228
Pre-Registration Required
Call 545-1272 or register online
www.commonwealthparenting.org
