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February 22, 2010
Marquette General Women’s and Children’s Center offers variety of free parenting classes throughout March
In recognition of Parenting Awareness Month in Michigan, the Marquette General Women’s and Children’s Center will be sponsoring a variety of free parenting classes throughout the month of March.
For additional information, and to register for the following free classes, please call
(906) 225-3081. S-t-r-e-t-c-h-i-n-g your Family Dollars.
Tuesday, March 2 and March 9, from 12:15-1 p.m.
(2-week program) This “brown bag lunch” session will share helpful, practical tips to assist in making your funds last longer. Bring along your ideas, as well.
10 Steps to Positive Discipline
Wednesday, March 3 and March 10, from 6-8 p.m.
(2-week program) This program is developed by Dr. Becky Bailey of Loving Guidance to help parents and professionals working with children of any age go from reacting to responding appropriately to children’s behavior.
Family and Friends CPR (infant/child)
Thursday, March 11, from 6:30-9 p.m.
This class is ideal for parents, grandparents, and those (age 12 and over) interested in learning this technique. Participants will not receive certification.
Baby Signs® Parent Workshop
Tuesday, March 16, 6-8 p.m.; and March 20, from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Parents learn the history, research and benefits of the Baby Signs® program to assist in communication with their pre-verbal babies. In addition, families will learn many useful signs and the most effective ways to teach their children. Each family will leave with a personalized Baby Signs® plan so that they can begin signing with their own babies! Normally, $25, this class is offered free during Parenting Awareness Month. Supplemental materials will be available for purchase.
Surviving your Adolescents
Wednesday, March 17 and March 24, 6-8 p.m.
(2-week program) SYA offers guidelines for handling the complex situations and dilemmas teenagers (ages 13-18) often present. It is intended to be concrete and down-to-earth, offering specific suggestions---many of which can be applied immediately. A “Surviving your Adolescents” book will be available for purchase to help support information learned in class.
Child Passenger Safety Seat Check Event
Saturday, May 22, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., at TKO Automotive in Marquette.
This event is not only for parents but for anyone who transports a child to ensure proper installation.
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