Parent/Caregiver Education
Please click on the relevant link if you would like information on our Baby & You courses or our Music & Movement classes. Information on the other education classes we offer can be found below.
Parent Education classes 2012
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Khandallah Town Hall 11 Ganges Road Khandallah |
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Johnsonville Community Centre (JCC) Moorefield Rd Johnsonville |
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If you would like to enrol in one of our classes please contact: |
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Rebekah Phone: 478 0593 Email: parented.courses@wnpc.org.nz |
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We run the following popular Parent Education classes: Baby Talk (Baby Sign), CPR for Babies and Toddlers, Moving & Munching (4-12 months), Sleeping Patterns, Speech & Language Development, Tinies to Tots, Toddler Nutrition, Toilet Training, Pregnant Again, Positive Discipline and Tantrums, Childhood Illness.
Click on the classes above to take you straight to the description below.
To book any of these classes email Rebekah at parented.enrolments@wnpc.org.nz to book.
Want to do a class for FREE? Just volunteer to be 'Class helper' (open up and put out tea and biscuits etc) when enrolling.
Enrolments close the Friday prior to course date and classes will only be held with sufficient enrolments.
UPCOMING CLASSES
February 2012:
Tinies to Tots – Tuesday 21 & 28 February
Moving and Munching – Tuesday 21 & Wednesday 22 February
Speech and Language Development - Tuesday 28 February
March 2012:
Childhood Illness - Tuesday 6 March
Toilet Training - Tuesday 13 March
Baby Sign - Tuesday 20 March
Toddler Nutrition - Tuesday 27 March
April 2012:
CPR - Tuesday 3 April
Positive Discipline and Tantrums - Tuesday 17 April
May 2012:
Pregnant Again - Tuesday 1 & 8 May
Sleeping Patterns - Tuesday 15 May
CPR - Tuesday 29 May
Baby Talk (Baby Sign)
The Baby Talk Baby Sign Language workshop introduces parents to BabyTalk Baby Sign Language: a simple, easy to use early communication tool. Parents learn when to start signing, how to implement signing with their babies, and how to recognise when their baby has grasped the concept. Signing with your baby is a fun experience that enhances bonding with your child and reduces frustrations and tantrums while promoting language development.
Tutor Tara Lemana is an experienced signing parent of two and has been a BabyTalk Coach for over 7 years.
For more information on Baby Talk Baby Sign Language please see www.babytalk.co.nz
When: Tuesday 20 March 2012
Where: Khandallah Twon Hall, 11 Ganges Road.
Cost: Parents Centre members $38 single or $48 couple; Non-members $55 single or $65 couple. Price includes reference chart (usually $12.99) & book will be available to buy on the night for $30.
CPR for Babies & Toddlers
Learn exactly what to do if a baby or child stops breathing for any reason, or chokes. Gain confidence by practising these vital skills on CPR baby manikins. This is a popular class - book early!
When: Tuesday 3 April 2012
Where: Khandallah Twon Hall, 11 Ganges Road.
Cost: Parents Centre members $20 single or $30 couple; non-members $35 single; $45 couple
Moving & Munching
Discover what your child will be doing developmentally in their first year, and get tips and tricks for introducing and continuing solids. This course is held in two sessions: Munching & Moving.
Session 1: Munching Tuesday evening
The Munching session is taken by Jeanette and covers introducing solid foods to your baby in stages (Stage one - 6 months; Stage two - 7-8 months; and, Stage three - 8-12 months). The session covers:
- cooking baby food
- continuing your baby’s milk feeds
- storing and freezing baby foods safely
- using commercial baby foods
- progressing towards finger foods
- progressing to family meals.
Session 2: Moving - Wednesday morning
The Moving session is taken by Robi and gives information on your baby's physical development and lots of ideas to encourage your baby's movement.
When: Tuesday 21 & Wednesday 22 February
Where: Khandallah Twon Hall, 11 Ganges Road.
Cost: Parents Centre members $TBA; non-members $TBA (for both sessions)
Sleeping Patterns
Helpful tips for parents of babies and toddlers who have unsettled sleep patterns. The class includes establishing realistic routines, development issues and how much sleep your child needs. Learn how to encourage your child to sleep in the day or night.
When: Tuesday 15 May 2012
Where: Khandallah Twon Hall, 11 Ganges Road.
Cost: Parents Centre members $8, non-members $20
Speech & Language Development
Children learn to communicate in different ways at different ages so it can be difficult to know what is 'normal' and when to be concerned. This workshop will give you the opportunity to learn practical skills to help support your child's communication.
The content will include:
- how language typically develops
- ways to promote and develop emerging language skills
- what to do if you have concerns about communication development
- how to support development of speech sounds and how to respond to speech sound errors.
When: Tuesday 28 February 2012
Where: Khandallah Twon Hall, 11 Ganges Road.
Cost: Parents Centre members $8; Non-members $20
Tinies to Tots
Tinies to Tots is a new informative programme for parents of children aged from 10-18 months. There are two evening sessions: Tuesdays 21 & 28 February. This class is run by Lena Florance who also runs Baby & You. Tinies to Tots will cover topics including those listed below and there will be lots of opportunity for asking questions.
* Moving from first solids to family foods * Safety * Common behaviour issues - including biting/tantrums * Feet & teeth care * Pets and our tots * Milestones and play * Things to do around town
When: Tuesday 21 & 28 February 2012
Where: Ngaio Plunket Rooms
Cost: Parents Centre members $25; Non-members $35
Toddler Nutrition
This class helps with ways to tackle the sometimes difficult task of feeding your toddler (18-36 months). It covers:
- snack ideas
- eating family meals
- amounts of dairy for toddlers
- weaning to cups
- and there is plenty of opportunity to ask questions and learn from the experiences of other parents.
When: Tuesday 27 March 2012
Where: Khandallah Twon Hall, 11 Ganges Road.
Cost: Parents Centre members $8; Non-members $20
Toilet Training
This class will give you information to help you make a decision about when to start toilet training your toddler. Learn what is required to get started and make this a satisfying experience for the whole family.
When: Tuesday 13 March 2012
Where: Khandallah Twon Hall, 11 Ganges Road.
Cost: Parents Centre members $8, non-members $20
Childhood Health and Illnesses
This popular class is taken by Dr Rachel Waters – a doctor with young children herself. Learn about common and not so common childhood illnesses and learn some first aid basics. Rachel also discusses car seat safety. A great class for anyone with children under 5!
When: Tuesday 6 March 2012
Where: Khandallah Twon Hall, 11 Ganges Road.
Cost: Parents Centre members $8, non-members $20
Pregnant Again
Refresh your childbirth knowledge before #2 comes. Topics include what to expect from another pregnancy, caring for yourself, relaxation exercises, and survival techniques for coping with a new baby and a toddler, changes in family dynamics and any other topics you'd like to cover! Partners are encouraged to come along at no extra charge
When: Tuesday 1 & 8 May 2012
Where: Khandallah Twon Hall, 11 Ganges Road.
Cost: Parents Centre members $50, non-members $80
Positive Discipline and Tantrums
Find out what makes your toddler tick – why they throw tantrums and effective strategies for dealing with them. Turn the “terrible twos” into the “terrific twos”.
When: Tuesday 17 April 2012
Where: Khandallah Twon Hall, 11 Ganges Road.
Cost: Parents Centre members $8, non-members $20