Events for September 9 - September 8

This class starts on 9/8/26 and ends on 5/11/27 led by Beth Shupper. A weekly class for parents and their children born between 12/1/23 and 12/1/24. Only children within this age range should register. For parents, this program offers a meaningful opportunity to observe your child in a group setting while gaining support and insight from a teacher with extensive experience in early childhood development across preschool, childcare, and in-home settings. Guided discussions address common parenting topics, and informative handouts are provided to support learning at home. It is a welcoming space to ask questions, share experiences, and build community with [...]

This class starts on 9/8/26 and ends on 5/11/27 led by Sloan Walsh. This weekly class is designed to provide belonging, support and education for parents who are raising 5th-12th grade exceptional children, namely those with ADHD, ASD, learning differences, or other Neuro-divergent profiles. Using evidence-based research on the whole-brain and body experience of an exceptional child, this class will cover effective parenting strategies, understanding human development in the Tween and Teen years, building social skills, strengthening executive functioning, managing technology, understanding the learning cycle, nutrition, and more. Whether your child has an official diagnosis, or you have an idea that [...]

This class starts on 9/9/26 and ends on 5/12/27 led by Nanette Brown. A weekly class for parents and their children born between 12/2/24 and 10/31/25. Step into a warm and welcoming environment where our dedicated teacher, specially trained in child development, leads the way. It's more than just a class—it's a supportive community where parents come together to ask questions, share their experiences, and forge lasting friendships. Explore a range of engaging topics like toddler development, fostering healthy sleep habits, nurturing relationships, the joy of reading to toddlers, and balancing discipline and autonomy as your little one asserts their independence. For [...]

This class starts on 9/9/26 and ends on 5/12/27 led by Jan Roberts. This weekly class provides a rich source of information to give insight into effective grandparenting, as well as offer support for the grandparenting journey. Participants may have any age grandchild(ren), living locally or away.  Topics include updates on current issues that affect today's parenting and grandparenting styles, and grandparenting techniques that can complement and enhance the familial system.  Fun, creative ideas and holiday celebrations for bonding with grandchildren, with a notebook full of resources, are provided.  It's never too late to learn up-to-date and effective ways to love [...]

This class starts on 9/9/26 and ends on 5/12/27 led by Suzette McGonigal. For parents of children ages 3-5/TK who have not begun Kindergarten. This weekly class will give fun-filled strategies on KINDER READINESS incorporating play, games, and life skills to foster cognitive and both find and grow motor-skill development. Topics will include practical tips on how to help your child THRIVE in this stage--while also teaching healthy habits of learning, self-discipline, and family bonding. Childcare available.

This class starts on 9/9/26 and ends on 5/12/27 led by Katy Riddell. For parents & children (0-5yo). This weekly energetic, fun-filled class is designed with families at the forefront and grounded in cutting-edge research providing experiential art activities, creative sensory play, and outdoor play and activities for children 0-5 years old. Discussions will dive into vital topics such as sibling dynamics, nurturing strong parenting relationships, fostering serene and faith-driven homes, and celebrating our imperfections. We will explore Dr. Aliza Pressman's insightful book, The Five Principles of Parenting, and examine how her practical strategies can guide us in making meaningful improvements—getting things [...]

This class starts on 9/9/26 and ends on 5/12/27 led by Katy Riddell. Weekly 1-hour "Discussion Time" for parents of children born between 12/1/21 and 8/8/26. Designed for parents with limited morning availability. Parents will participate in meaningful discussions on topics such as discipline, sibling relationships, family values, and the unique challenges of parenting through different developmental stages and more. You'll gain practical strategies and encouragement to support your parenting journey, no matter the number of children you have.

This class starts on 9/9/26 and ends on 5/12/27 led by Tracy Tobias. This weekly class will provide a community for parents committed to nurturing their child’s independence and autonomy—whether they’re in college (Sophomore to Senior), graduate school, trade school, working, or pursuing other post–high school paths. Helping our young adults (ages 18–25) grow into thriving, capable adults—able to manage their own lives, finances, relationships, and emotional well-being—requires us, as parents, to fully embrace the role of mentor and encourager, rather than manager and fixer. We'll explore a wide range of topics related to the joys and challenges of “adulting,” both in and [...]

This class starts on 9/9/26 and ends on 5/12/27 led by Nanette Brown. A weekly class for parents and their children born between 5/1/26 and 2/28/27. (Dates are "soft" dates. You can still register even if your baby is outside of this range. Babies under 6 weeks must sign a waiver at the Parent Ed Office.) Step into a nurturing space led by a compassionate teacher, equipped with expertise in child development. It's more than just a class—it's a haven where parents can freely ask questions, exchange stories, and foster meaningful connections. Dive into engaging discussions covering various topics such as sleep, nutrition, safety, [...]

This class starts on 9/9/26 and ends on 5/12/27 led by Sloan Walsh. This weekly class will provide a community for parents whose kids are entering the next big step in their college career: Sophomore and Junior years. Having navigated the highs and lows of the first part of college, our children are facing new choices, new responsibilities and new problems to solve. Each week we will meet to share lunch and discuss topics such as navigating a possible mid-college slump, managing advanced academic pressures, making adjustments to original plans, roommates, friendships, dating,  and mental health just to name a few. [...]

This class starts on 9/10/26 and ends on 5/13/27 led by Nanette Brown. A weekly class for parents and their children born between 12/2/24 and 10/31/25. Step into a warm and welcoming environment where our dedicated teacher, specially trained in child development, leads the way. It's more than just a class—it's a supportive community where parents come together to ask questions, share their experiences, and forge lasting friendships. Explore a range of engaging topics like toddler development, fostering healthy sleep habits, nurturing relationships, the joy of reading to toddlers, and balancing discipline and autonomy as your little one asserts their independence. For [...]

This class starts on 9/10/26 and ends on 5/13/27 led by Sloan Walsh. For parents of 6-8th graders. This weekly class will provide a forum for support and information for families raising tweens in today's world. In this spiritually-rich and encouraging environment, we will cover the developmental stages and tasks of middle schoolers, puberty, the pruning brain, managing technology, belonging and friendships, growing independence, and more. Parents will also gain ideas for creating a strong family culture and identity, grow in understanding their own personality and that of their child, as well as explore the challenges and joys of parenting in this [...]