April 2006

Classes for Parents

Power Parenting Workshop: Kids explore the museum while adults learn parenting tips. 6:30-8pm April 4. FREE. Registration required. Hands On Children's Museum, 11th Ave. and Capitol Way, Olympia. 360-956-0818. www.hocm.org.

Mother Goose Asks Why: A parenting series on how to read to children. FREE, including books and childcare. Registration required. 4-6pm 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.

Newborn Basics: Information for new parents on newborn care and safety. 6:30-9:30pm April 18. $35 per couple. Class meets at Tacoma General Hospital; fees are paid to Bates Technical College. 1-800-342-9919. www.multicare.org.

Raising the Emotionally Resilient Child During Challenging Times: Gizane Indart, PsyD, will use current brain research to offer techniques to help children assimilate massive amounts of information, stay healthy in a world of genetically engineered food, and develop meaningful relationships in a culture distracted by technology. 6:30-8pm April 20. FREE. Call Hands On Children’s Museum to register at 360-956-0818. South Puget Sound Community College, 2011 Mottman Rd. SW, Olympia.

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.

Tacoma Babies and Toddlers. An online resource for parents. www.smartgroups.com/groups/tacomababies.

Deadline Details
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