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Parent Connection Classes & Workshops

Parent Connection Classes & Workshops

The Parent Connection brings San Diego families together to provide support, share experiences, enjoy social activities and build lasting relationships.

The Parent Connection offers a wide variety of childcare classes, family education and support programs. Medical experts, marriage and family professionals and many other parenting related experts help guide our members through the challenges of parenting from potty training to puberty.

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Classes and Event listing updated 3/10/10.

Parent Connection Classes, January - March 2010

Basic Training for Dads-to-Be
Saturday, March 20, 9:30am - 12:00pm, Scripps Mende Well Being-UTC
We're looking for a few good dads-to-be! With a baby on the way, your life is about to change profoundly. Our basic training class allows expectant dads the opportunity to hear firsthand accounts from experienced dads who have been through it all. Learn about what to expect in the last trimester of pregnancy, at the birth, during the first few weeks at home and more. Our expert dads, accompanied by their infants, will provide practical tips on diapering, feeding and soothing a newborn. Basic Training for Dads-To-Be provides an experience you can't get from reading a book or attending a childbirth class. The cost is $35. Call 858-793-5323 or go to www.BasicTrainingforDads.com for information and registration.

Boot Camp for New Moms
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 11:00am - 11:45am
Reshape your body, flatten your tummy and get your energy back with this dynamic cross-training workout that includes cardiovascular, strength and flexibility exercises. Our certified and experienced instructor will take you through a 6-week series of classes that are designed to help you maximize fat burning and improve your resting metabolic rate. Cost: $215. To register, call the Fitness Center at Scripps Center for Integrative Medicine at 858-554-4775.

Make-a-Plate/Doodle Bug Designs
Wednesday, March 24, 9:00am - 11:30am, Scripps Mende Well Being-UTC
Make-a-Plate - You can create permanent, colorful dinnerware with your child. The cost is $7/member and $9/nonmember. Use of pens and ink stamps are free.

Doodle Bug Designs - Your little one's handprints or footprints are preserved in ceramic impressions. Items range from $7.50 to $45 each.

Cost: Free for Parent Connection member and non-members . Members and nonmembers both register at http://www.sandiegoparent.com/TPC/event/signup.html . Select this class under the Event Name pull-down menu. Indicate the number of attendees and click on Pay online via PayPal. Members and non-members will not be charged for the class when they click to pay via PayPal.

New Parent Social-Adjusting to Parenthood
Friday, March 19, 10:00am - 11:00am, Scripps Mende Well Being-UTC
This class is for parents with newborn babies and will provide tips on surviving the first few weeks after baby comes home. Learn the nine steps to wellness - education, sleep, nutrition, exercise, sharing, emotional support, practical support, referrals and having a plan of action.

Cost: Free for Parent Connection members; $10/nonmembers. Members and nonmembers both register at http://www.sandiegoparent.com/TPC/event/signup.html . Select this class under the Event Name pull-down menu. Indicate the number of attendees and click on Pay online via PayPal. Members will not be charged for the class when they click to pay via PayPal.

Prenatal Yoga & Aquatics

Mondays, Wednesday, Fridays
Expecting? Prenatal yoga and aquatic classes offer a safe and effective workout for women who are more than twelve weeks pregnant that want to stay active and fit during pregnancy. Medical clearance is required. $15/class or $70/month. To register, call the Fitness Center at Scripps Center for Integrative Medicine at 858-554-4775.

Postnatal Fitness
Tuesdays and Thursdays
Reshape your body, flatten your tummy and get your energy back with this dynamic cross-training workout that includes cardiovascular, strength and flexibility exercises. Our certified and experienced instructor will take you through a 6-week series of classes that are designed to help you maximize fat burning and improve your resting metabolic rate. $215 for 12 classes. To register, call the Fitness Center at Scripps Center for Integrative Medicine at 858-554-4775.

Raising Financially Responsible Children

Saturday, March 13, 10:00am - 11:00am, Scripps Mende Well Being-UTC

Learn ways to help your children:

Earn and appreciate their allowance
Develop good savings and investing habits
Know the difference between "wants" and "needs"
Become disciplined shoppers
View advertising critically...and so much more.

"It May Be One of The Most Valuable Skills You Ever Teach Your Children"

Attend this FREE seminar created exclusively for New York Life by noted children's financial expert and New York Times Best Selling AUthor, Neale S. Godfrey.

Hosted by: Natalie Stillman, Agent, CA Ins. Lic. #OB57075

Registration is required. Members and nonmembers can register at www.sandiegoparent.com/TPC/Event/Signup.html. Select the class under the Event Name pull down menu. Indicate the number of attendees and click on "Pay Online Via PayPal." Members will not be charged for free classes when they click to pay via PayPal.

Wills Trusts and College Financial Planning
Monday, March 15, 7:00pm - 9:00pm, Scripps Mende Well Being-UTC
What would happen to your children if something happened to you? Achieve peace of mind by ensuring that your child(ren) would be raised by the person who you choose and that your child(ren) would not inherit everything at age 18, but at the ages and stages you want them to inherit. An Estate Planning Attorney, Stacy DenHerder and Financial Planner Anthony Saffer will discuss how to avoid probate, how to be prepared to cover the issues of incapacity, how to secure your financial future as well as your child's college education. You'll have the opportunity to learn about 529 plans, education and Roth IRAs, UTMA accounts and alternative investments.

Parent Connection Classes, April - June 2010

A Heart-to-Heart Conversation for Mothers & Daughters about Puberty & Growing Up
Sunday, May 2, 2:00pm - 4:30pm, Scripps Mende Well Being-UTC
This popular 2 ½ hour seminar presents accurate information for mothers and daughters (9-11 years old) about the normal physical and emotional changes that preteens experience during puberty. Dr. Chrystal de Freitas, pediatrician and mother of three will be leading this discussion.

Cost: $60/mother & daughter pair and includes "Growing Up" bag for the girls. Enrollment is limited and preregistration is required. Register at www.HealthyChats.com.

Baby Teeth: Fairytale and Toothfacts
Thursday, April 22, 10:00am - 11:00am, Scripps Mende Well Being-UTC
The growth of baby teeth is a significant milestone in a child's development. Those little pearly whites can affect a child's health, speech, general appearance and self-esteem. Pediatric Dentist Matt Davis, will discuss why establishing good dental habits early is important; the many myths and realities of baby teeth; new advances in children's dentistry; the relationship between nutrition and the development of baby teeth; and how thumb sucking or pacifiers affect teeth.

Cost: Free for Parent Connection members; $10/nonmembers. Members and nonmembers both register at http://www.sandiegoparent.com/TPC/event/signup.html. Select this class under the Event Name pull-down menu. Indicate the number of attendees and click on Pay online via PayPal. Members will not be charged for the class when they click to pay via PayPal.

Basic Training for Dads-To-Be
Saturday, April 10, 9:30am - 12:00pm, Encinitas Community Center
Saturday, May 22, 9:30am - 12:00pm, Scripps Mende Well Being-UTC
Saturday, June 19, 9:30am - 12:00pm, Scripps Mende Well Being-UTC
We're looking for a few good dads-to-be! With a baby on the way, your life is about to change profoundly. Our basic training class allows expectant dads the opportunity to hear firsthand accounts from experienced dads who have been through it all. Learn about what to expect in the last trimester of pregnancy, at the birth, during the first few weeks at home and more. Our expert dads, accompanied by their infants, will provide practical tips on diapering, feeding and soothing a newborn. Basic Training for Dads-To-Be provides an experience you can't get from reading a book or attending a childbirth class.

Cost: $40.

Call or email dsingley@newdadsclass.com
(858) 380-4636 or go to www.BasicTrainingforDads.com for information and registration.

Finding the Right Preschool
Wednesday, April 14, 6:30pm - 8:30pm, Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, Schaetzel Center, Great Hall

Foods for Baby, Me and Family

Pre-natal Classes, Mondays 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Post-natal Classes, Tuesdays 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Scripps Center for Integrative Medicine

Eating nutritious food during and after pregnancy is important for your health and the health of your baby. In these small group consultations you will get answers to common questions and concerns about diet, cooking for the family, weight gain, weight loss and breastfeeding.

Cost: $15. To register, call (858) 554-4777.

Getting Ready for Kindergarten
Monday, April 19, 7:00pm - 8:30pm, Scripps Mende Well Being-UTC
Guest Speaker: Lori Rappaport

Less is More... The Power of Your Words

Thursday, April 29, 6:30pm - 8:00pm, Scripps Coastal Medical Center, Carlsbad

Do you feel like you are constantly saying "no" to your child? Do you feel like you have to repeat yourself over and over again? If you answered yes, THIS workshop is for you! Research has shown that children receive 400 negative messages a day and only 32 positive. Come learn techniques that will help you change that statistic and help you build a strong relationship with your child!

Guest speaker: Jackie Hartman

Living Trusts & Estate Planning Basics for Parents
Tuesday, May 18, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
5752 Oberlin Dr. #106, San Diego, CA 92121

Who will raise my children if I can't? Is a Living Trust right for me? Why isn't a simple will enough? How can I avoid losing my assets to "death taxes?" How can I avoid having my assets tied up and drained away in Probate? This is information every parent needs to know. This free workshop will be conducted by attorney Adam Slonim.

This event is free. Please RSVP to 858-455-1008.

New Parent Social-Adjusting to Parenthood
Friday, April 16, 10:00am - 11:00am, Scripps Mende Well Being-UTC
Friday, May 14, 10:00am - 11:00am, Scripps Mende Well Being-UTC
Friday, June 18, 10:00am - 11:00am, Scripps Mende Well Being-UTC
This class is for parents with newborn babies and will provide tips on surviving the first few weeks after baby comes home. Learn the nine steps to wellness - education, sleep, nutrition, exercise, sharing, emotional support, practical support, referrals and having a plan of action.

Parent's Guide to Wills, Trusts & Financial Planning
Saturday, April 17, 9:00am -11:00am
Scripps Coastal Medical Group, Eastlake, 971 Lane Ave.
Chula Vista, CA 91914
What would happen to your children if something happened to you? Achieve peace of mind by ensuring that your child(ren) would be raised by the person you choose and that your child(ren) would not inherit everything at age 18, but at the ages and stages you want them to inherit.

An Estate Planning Attorney, Daniel Printz, and Financial Planner, Kristen Barron, will discuss how to avoid probate, how to be prepared to cover the issues of incapacity, how to secure your financial future as well as your child's education. You'll have the opportunity to learn about 529 plans, education and Roth IRAs, UTMA accounts and alternative investments.

This event is free but limited to the first 20 registrations.

Registration is required for all events and classes. Register at www.sandiegoparent.com/TPC/event/signup.html. Select the class under the Event Name pull down menu. Indicate the number of attendees and click on "Pay Online Via PayPal.". You will not be charged for free classes when you click to pay via PayPal.

Positive Discipline
Saturday, May 8, 9:00am -11:30am
Scripps Coastal Medical Group, Eastlake, 971 Lane Ave., Chula Vista, CA 91914
Come learn about Jane Nelsen's Positive Discipline course from Kimberly Taylor, CPE. You will learn and develop important parenting skills through experiential activities that help parents to reach a deeper understanding of their children and what parenting techniques work for them. Take home some tools that will help parents get to the core of their child's misbehavior while bringing more peace and joy into the home.

Cost: Free for Parent Connection members, $10/nonmembers, limited to the first 20 registrations.

Potty Training Made Easy
Monday, April 26, 7:00pm - 9:00pm, Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, Schaetzel Center, Great Hall
In the midst of our frustration over diaper changes or accidents, it's easy to forget that all children will eventually learn to use the potty. Make this transition stress-free for you and your child by learning the ins and outs of potty training from an expert, Nonie Levi, MFT. You'll learn how to tell when a child is ready, how to encourage your child to use the potty and even when to call it quits for a while until your child is truly ready to get down and potty.

Prenatal Yoga & Aquatics

Redirecting Children's Behavior
Thursdays, April 15-May 13, 6:30pm - 9:00pm, Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla
Tuesdays, May 18-June 8, 6:30pm - 9:00pm, Scripps Coastal Medical Center
Enhance your parenting skills through this powerful and practical 5-week course that teaches effective parenting skills in a supportive, loving and nonjudgmental atmosphere. Learn the four principles of why children misbehave and how to nurture self-sufficient, responsible and self-confident children by using techniques that build mutual respect, create positive motivational messages, prevent sibling rivalry and minimize power struggles. This course is taught by supportive and experienced instructors. These popular classes fill quickly.

Cost: $350/member family, $395/nonmember family. Fee includes a textbook and a workbook.
La Jolla - Susie Walton - 760-633-3754
Carlsbad - Jackie Hartman - 760-533-5256

Spirited Child Workshop
Mondays, April 19-May 17, 7:00pm - 9:00pm, Scripps Clinic, Carmel Valley, 5th Floor Conference Room

Learn creative, fun and innovative ways to deal with the challenges of raising a spirited child using techniques from Mary Sheedy Kurcinka's Raising Your Spirited Child and the successful parenting program, Redirecting Children's Behavior.

To register, contact Jackie Hartman at 760-533-5256.

Cost: for Parent Connection members is $295/couple, nonmembers are $350.

The 90 Minute Baby Sleep Program

~ Follow Your Child's Natural Rhythms for Better Night and Naps ~
Monday, April 19, 10:00am - 11:30am, Scripps Mende Well Being-UTC
This class offers information on baby's sleep requirements and other valuable information about a baby's sleep rhythm during the first year of life. Our speaker, Dr. Polly Moore will discuss ways to help your baby sleep better, cry less, improve her/his learning, and more fully enjoy the world.

This is What I Know About Toddlers, Power Struggles and Tantrums...
Loving them through this.
Monday, May 17, 7:00pm - 8:30pm, Scripps Mende Well Being-UTC
Come and learn how to use positive reinforcement to get your child's cooperation and build a strong relationship with your child through mutual respect. You'll learn the difference between discipline and punishment, and how to keep your child's self-esteem intact. Special guest speaker, Susie Walton.

Wee Sign - FREE Class

Friday, March 19 from 4:00pm -5:00pm, Scripps Mende Well Being-UTC

Find out with Wee Sign what your baby is trying to tell you. Wee sign classes are designed to enhance speech, language and communication for infants 7 months to 2 years of age. The classes are taugh in a fun interactive group setting and involve exploration, stories, music & singing. Parents learn how to use ASL signs in order to turn daily routines into communication-rich experiences.

Call County Speech at 619-574-8181 to register.

Wee Sign - 2-hour workshop
Friday, April 9, 4:00pm - 6:00pm, Scripps Mende Well Being-UTC
Find out with Wee Sign what your baby is trying to tell you. Wee sign classes are designed to enhance speech, language and communication for infants 7 months to 2 years of age. The classes are taugh in a fun interactive group setting and involve exploration, stories, music & singing. Parents learn how to use ASL signs in order to turn daily routines into communication-rich experiences.

Call County Speech at 619-574-8181 to register.

Cost: $60/couple or $40/individual.

Wee Sign - 8-week course
Fridays, April 16-June 4, 4:00pm - 4:45pm, Scripps Mende Well Being-UTC
This eight-week course is designed to enhance speech, language and communication development for infants 7 months to 2 years of age. Classes are taught in a fun, interactive group setting and involve exploration, stories, music & singing. Parents learn how to use ASL signs in order to turn daily routines into communication-rich experiences.

Call County Speech at 619-574-8181 to register.

Cost: is $140/person, plus $20 for books.