March 2006

Classes for Parents

Sign Play with Baby: Learn early language and sign strategies to support baby's ability to communicate common wants and needs. 9am-noon March 4. $50 per person, $10 for each accompanying adult. Pre-registration required. Children's Therapy Unit, 402 15th Ave. SE, Puyallup. 253-697-5225. www.goodsamhealth.netreturns.biz/events/.

ADHD Conference: For parents, young adults and the professionals who help them. March 4 and 5. Call for times. Foster High School, Tukwila. 253-759-5085. www.addresources.org.

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

Alternative Education in Olympia: Two parent information nights feature information about alternative elementary education in the Olympia School District. The Options program offers an alternative learning environment featuring multi-age classrooms, developmentally appropriate curriculum, thematic learning and a high level of parent participation. Attendance required for application. **6:30pm March 8 or 30. Lincoln Elementary School, 213 21st Ave. SE, Olympia. 360-943-5804.

Parent Education Seminar: Enriching Your Child's Learning Experience Through Science. 7-8:30pm March 16. $5. Bates Technical College, Home and Family Life Dept., South Campus, 2201 S 76th St., Tacoma. 253-680-7500.

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

Mother Goose Asks Why: A parenting series on how to read to children. FREE, including books and child care. Registration required. 4-6pm March 27 and 30, April 3 and 6. Sponsored by Timberland Regional Library and Hands On Children's Museum. 106 11th Ave. SW Olympia. 360-956-0818. www.hocm.org.

Parent and Teacher Resource Center: Spectacular Spring, through March 24. 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.

Clover Park Technical College Parent Education: Serving Lakewood, Spanaway, Graham, Roy, McChord and Fort Lewis. 253-589-5569 or 253-974-7033.

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. New session begins April 5. 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 March 20 for May 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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