How to prevent and handle the common childhood emergency of choking, and when to call 911 for assistance. This class is recommended for anyone who will be caring for infants or children.

Loving, nurturing touch is one of the best ways to bond with your new baby. Early psychological and sensory input is essential in facilitating the development of all infants, and massage is a wonderful way to dedicate daily bonding time with your baby.

Most children show signs of readiness to begin using the toilet as toddlers, usually between 18 months and 3 years of age. Before a child can be "toilet trained", she/he must have attained a certain amount of physiological, physical, and psychological readiness. Discussing using the toilet, reading about it, and watching videos is just as important as the process itself. The more your child understands, the more successful toilet training will be. If you like to learn how to "set the stage", get ready for toilet training join us for our Potty Training Class.

Creating a calm home environment encourages everyone who lives in that home to be calm. When we are calm, we are more likely to interact with others in a gentle way. Choosing to be gentle with a child and patient with ourselves makes our children more gentle and patient. Calm parenting will provide practical techniques for communication and approaches to childcare that minimize stress and maximize sense of teamwork. It is essential to remember when we give children the same respect we expect, we teach them respect. How we treat them is what we teach them.

Having a new baby can be very disruptive for families, especially for the first born children and toddlers. Arguing and bickering among children often cause frustration and concern for the parents. With proper handling you can provide children with wonderful opportunities to deal with and solve problems. You can help little ones coexist with peace, love and harmony.
Course objectives include:
Introducing a new baby, Help to prevent quarrels, How to handle arguments, How to raise sensitive siblings.
Instructor: Magdalena Ondrasova, MSW

Are your parents thinking they are only doing you a favor when coming to ''help'' after your child is born? Are you overwhelmed about having a new baby to take care of while you are expected to care for out of town guests as well? Spending time with grandparents and friends who come to visit can be rewarding for the entire family. Learn to set amicable boundaries. This class will teach you several steps and tips, including covering some basic safety issues to ensure a successful visit.

Becoming more aware of how we experience time, how we feel about it, and learning to stay focused on what really matters can help to make our days more peaceful.  Certain questions can arise when attempting to manage time at home:                                                                    
What example do I want to set for my children?
What is important in our quality of life?
What kind of relationship do I want with my spouse or significant other?

Create health right in your kitchen.  Do you want to eat healthier foods and cook more? Do you want to understand more how the food you eat affects your body and mind? Are you a stranger to your kitchen because of time constraints, lack of energy? Are you interested in learning about “cooking tips that can bring cooking back into your life?  Discover the best ways to prepare food to ensure you get the most nutritional value.  You’ll take home delicious, easy recipes that incorporate power foods that boost your mood.

Doing any kind of grocery shopping with a child can be a real challenge. If your child can handle the stimulation, grocery shopping can be an interesting routing. There are ways to simplify shopping which can help you get in and out of the store without your child having a meltdown. With proper preparation and a lot of patience, it can be an enjoyable and entertaining experience.