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Free childcare for children under 12 years of age during in-person classes.

 

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Cooperative Parenting in Divorce

Tuesdays, 6:00-8:00 pm

May 30th, June 6th, June 13th

This 3-session course will assist divorcing or divorced parents in reducing parental conflict and improving their child’s post-divorce adjustment.

Pre-registration required for child care.

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Ayundando a Niños con Perdidas Emocionales®

Lunes 5:30-8:00pm

Junio 5-Julio 10

Para adultos que ayuden a los niños a superar la muerte, el divorcio, la pérdida de mascotas, la mudanza y otras pérdidas

Se requiere preinscripción para el cuidado de niños.   REGÍSTRESE PARA LA CLASEMÁS INFORMACIÓN

Helping Children With Loss®

Registration Closed

Tuesdays, 6:00-8:30pm

June 6th-June 27th

The vast majority of parents find themselves at a loss when trying to help their children deal with any grieving experience that impacts them. This program is designed to teach parents, and others who work with children, the necessary tools to help children effectively deal with their broken hearts, no matter the loss they are facing.

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A Cure for the Summertime Blues!

Mondays, 7:00-8:30 pm

July 10th & July 17th

Got the mid-summer parenting blues? Getting exhausted from power struggles? Do you want to have more fun parenting? Spend time with us and you will learn how to; teach instead of blame and shame, connect and problem solve with your child, and take better care of yourself.

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El Proyecto Padre ®

Jueves, 5:30-8:00 pm

Jan. 5th- Mar. 9th

Empoderando a los padres. Transformando a los adolescentes.

Se requiere preinscripción para el cuidado de niños.   MÁS INFORMACIÓN

Incredible Years: The School- Aged Child

Tuesdays, 6:00-8:00pm

Jan. 10th- Feb. 28th

By learning the most effective approaches, parents can reduce their children’s behavior problems. Parents and caregivers can also do much to strengthen a child’s social, emotional and academic competence.

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Cooperative Parenting in Divorce

Mondays, 6:00-8:00 pm

Jan. 23rd, Jan. 30th & Feb. 6th

This 3-session course will assist divorcing or divorced parents in reducing parental conflict and improving their child’s post-divorce adjustment.

Pre-registration required for child care.

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The Best of the Best

ZOOM class

Mondays, 7:00-8:30 pm

Feb. 13th & Feb. 20th

This two-session class, taught by Vicki Price, CAPS Education Program Director, with help from Avery DeWalt is unlike any other CAPS has offered before. The Best of the Best combines the best parenting ideas from great leaders in parenting education into a quick and easy online school for parents who want to learn (and re-learn) the most important and effective parenting tools.

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Mind Matters For Teens

Part of Parent/Teen Academy

Mondays, 6:00-8:00 pm

February 27- April 24

By learning the skills and strategies in Mind Matters, teens can begin to take charge of themselves and their responses to what life throws at them.

Pre-registration required for child care.

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Helping Children With Loss

Part of Parent/Teen Academy Mondays, 6:00-8:00pm

Feb. 27, March 6, 20 & 27

The vast majority of parents find themselves at a loss when trying to help their children deal with any grieving experience that impacts them. This program is designed to teach parents, and others who work with children, the necessary tools to help children effectively deal with their broken hearts, no matter the loss they are facing.

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Love and Logic   For Teens

Part of Parent/Teen Academy Mondays, 6:00-8:00 pm

April 3, 10, 17, 24

The teen years bring with them a whole new set of parenting experiences. Learn to avoid power struggles that can destroy relationships and set limits that let your teens know they are loved. Teach your teens good decision making skills and help them navigate the rocky years of peer pressure.

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Internet Safety: Child Predators in the Mobile Age

ZOOM class

Tuesdays, 6:00-8:00 pm

April 4, 11, 18

Delve into the dangers of cyberbullying, sextortion/sexting, online grooming, social media and gaming games. Learn ways to keep your kids safe from the ever-changing internet.

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Disciplina Positiva para Madres y Padres: Con Amabilidad y Firmeza

Part of Parent/Teen Academy Jueves, 6:00-8:00 pm

Marzo 23 y 30 Abril 6, 13, 20 y 27

Cuando somos amables, estamos siendo respetuosos con nuestros hijos. Y a su vez, cuando somos firmes estamos siendo respetuosos con nosotros mismos. La clave para una crianza positiva no es el castigo, si no el respeto mutuo.

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Coming Out & Forging Ahead – LGBTQ+ Parenting

ZOOM class

Mondays, 7:00 – 8:30pm

Sept. 12 – Oct. 3

For the parent of a lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or questioning (LGBTQ+) child, providing support isn’t always easy. In most ways no different from their peers, LGBTQ+ youth face unique challenges parents often feel unprepared to handle. This class aims to dispel myths, share information and give parents support as well as steps they can take to keep their LGBTQ+ kid safe, healthy and strong.

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Oscuridad a la Luz Mayordomos de los Niños®

Miércoles, 6:00 – 8:00pm

Noviembre 2

Oscuridad a la Luz Mayordomos de los Niños® es un programa de capacitación de prevención basado en evidencia que enseña a los adultos cómo prevenir, reconocer y responder responsablemente al abuso sexual infantil. Ofrece capacitación práctica en prevención con un enfoque conversacional y del mundo real. Imaginemos un mundo donde el abuso sexual infantil no existe, porque los adultos han formado comunidades orientadas a la prevención que protege el derecho del niño a una infancia saludable.

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Darkness to Light – Stewards of Children®

Wednesday, 6:00 – 8:00pm

November 2

Darkness to Light Stewards of Children® is an evidence-based prevention training program that teaches adults how to prevent, recognize, and respond responsibly to child sexual abuse. It offers practical prevention training with a conversational, real-world approach. We envision a world where child sexual abuse does not exist because adults have formed prevention-oriented communities that protect the child’s right to a healthy childhood.

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The Incredible Years, Condensed

Mondays, 6:00 – 8:00pm

Nov. 7 – 28

If you have a child between the ages of 2-8, this class is for you! Those ages are incredible as well as challenging. Since approximately 70% of toddlers have at least one temper tantrum a day, even the best of parents can struggle. By learning the most effective approaches, parents can reduce their children’s behavior problems. Parents and caregivers can also do much to strengthen a child’s social, emotional and academic competence.

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