February 2006

Classes for Parents

Power Parenting Workshop: Kids explore the museum while adults learn parenting tips. 6:30-8pm Feb. 7. FREE. Registration required. Hands On Children's Museum, 11th Ave. and Capitol Way, Olympia. 360-956-0818. www.hocm.org.

Boot Camp for New Dads: This three-hour workshop for dads only gives expectant or rookie dads an opportunity to receive advice on fatherhood from experienced dads. Facilitated by a trained coach, this class also invites veteran dads and their babies to return to encourage expectant dads and help to build their confidence as they begin their role as fathers. 9am-noon Feb. 18. $20, includes breakfast. Pre-registration required. Baker Room, Family Birth Center, Good Samaritan Hospital, Puyallup. 253-697-5300.

Postpartum Class: Covers postpartum care of mother, including supplies needed, meal planning and more. 2-4:15pm Feb. 18. FREE. Babies R Us, across the street from Tacoma Mall on 48th St. 253-472-4441.

St. Placid Priory Workshop: Addresses the question of how much of anything is enough, affecting commitments families take on, hours worked, degrees sought after and more. 9:30am-3pm Feb. 11. $60. Registration required a week in advance. St. Placid Priory Spirituality Center, just off I-5 in Lacey. 360-438-2595. www.stplacid.org.

Parent Education Seminar: Connecting the Dots Between Creative Art and Brain Development. 7-8:30pm Feb. 15. $5. Bates Technical College, Home and Family Life Dept., South Campus, 2201 S 76th St., Tacoma. 253-680-7500.

Parent and Teacher Resource Center: Color My World Everyday, through Feb. 10. Adults only. 4-8pm Tuesdays and Thursdays, 1-3pm Wednesdays and 9am-1pm Fridays. $5 for one-time visit. Bates Technical College, South Campus, Tacoma. Call 253-680-7500 to register.

ONGOING FAMILY EDUCATION

Bates Technical College Parent Education: Cooperative preschools, parenting classes. 253-680-7500. www.bates.ctc.edu/home_family.

Champion Moms: Special speakers and crafts. Champions Centre, 1819 E 72nd St., Tacoma. 253-475-6454.

Good Samaritan Childbirth and Parenting Classes: Good Samaritan Hospital, 407 14th Ave. SE, Puyallup. 253-697-5300. www.goodsamhealth.org.

Infant Massage: Adults and babies 8 weeks to crawling. 253-944-7957. www.fhshealth.org.

Kangaroo Kapers: A new baby in the family means adjustments for everyone, even siblings-to-be. This one-hour class helps prepare children for the arrival of a new brother or sister. Ages 2 to 6. 11am Saturdays, 6pm Tuesdays. Call for this month's dates. Harrison Medical Center, 1800 NW Myhre Rd., Silverdale. 360-337-8800. www.harrisonhospital.org.

Mary Bridge Love and Logic Parenting: Mary Bridge Center for Childhood Safety, Tacoma. 253-403-1234. www.multicare.org.

MOMS Clubs: For stay-at-home moms. Federal Way/Auburn: 206-202-0316. Lacey: 360-456-1245. Olympia: 360-943-0725. Puyallup: 253-841-1605. Tacoma: 253-596-8057. Tumwater: 360-273-9197.

Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS): Crafts, parenting discussions and activities for preschoolers. 1-800-929-1287. www.mops.org.

Pierce College Puyallup Parent Education: Cooperative nursery schools, parent and child classes. 253-840-8445.

Pierce College Parent/Child Classes: Ages 18 to 36 months, with parents. Pierce College, 9401 Farwest Dr. SW, Lakewood. 253-964-6691. www.pierce.ctc.edu.

Priority Families: A discussion/play class on international adoption topics. Children welcome. 10-11:45am first and third Fridays. FREE. Bethany Christian Services, 10333 Bridgeport Way SW, Lakewood. 253-983-9250. www.bethany.org.

Providence St. Peter Hospital: Offers parent and family education classes in cooperation with Bates Technical College. 360-493-4111.

Raising Children from the Foster Care System: Addresses attachment problems, discipline, grief and loss. Childcare available at some locations. FREE. 253-983-9250.

Deadline Details
Submission deadline is the 20th of the month, about six weeks prior to publication. Next deadline is Feb. 20 for April events. Please e-mail information, including date, time, cost and ages to PugetSoundParent@aol.com. All submissions are run on a space available basis.

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