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The Grants Pass Family YMCA offers a fun unique Physical Education experience for pre-school children. Our program is designed to allow kids to sample a wide variety of sports and activities. We focus on instilling the YMCA values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility in our participants through play. AGES: 3-4 years DAYS: Mondays & Thursdays (Starts first Monday after ... Read More
Join us for this free virtual group for new parents and caregivers of babies 0-6 months to share your experiences, explore important topics and connect with other parents and caregivers. Group Sessions Include: - Soothing your baby - Sleep for babies and caregivers - Managing stress - Resources and more The 6-week series will be held on Mondays May 3 ... Read More
“Play allows children to use their creativity while developing their imagination, dexterity, and physical, cognitive, and emotional strength,” according to an American Academy of Pediatrics’ report. “It allows children to explore the world, practice adult roles, and gain confidence. And it improves children’s social skills as well, by helping them to “learn how to work in groups, to share, to negotiate, ... Read More
Make Parenting a Pleasure© (for parents of children ages 0-10) 12 two-hour sessions on ZOOM April 13 - June 29, 2021 Tuesdays 6-8pm RSVP: tinyurl.com/TFCparenting printable flyer This program is FREE to any parent, grandparent or caretaker that wishes to attend. As children grow through ages and stages we can be prepared as their grown-ups and caretakers to know what comes ... Read More
Are you 24 years old or younger AND parenting? Young Family Empowerment Workshop This workshop is for you if… • Your anger meter goes from 0-60 without any warning and… • You’re not sure what to do with your big emotions. • You realize the importance of connecting with your child but feel lost about how to create a meaningful ... Read More
3-hour Newborn Care Preparation Class. Virtual Online Workshop for all pregnant women and their partners. Topics covered: Immediate postpartum newborn care & procedures, importance of skin to skin, crying baby-why and how to help, safe sleep, baby care basics, & more! Classes are offered every month, with both day & evening options. Call 800-562-8964 schedule your classes with the ... Read More
Strengthening Families Program© (for families with tweens & teens) 10 two-hour sessions on ZOOM April 21 - June 23, 2021 Wednesdays 6-8pm RSVP: tinyurl.com/TFCparentingyourteen printable flyer This program is FREE to any parent, grandparent or caretaker that wishes to attend. Strengthening Families Program© will give your family confidence and courage to meet the challenges and savor the joys of your ... Read More
2-hour Breastfeeding Preparation Class. Virtual Online Workshop for all pregnant women and their partners. Topics covered: Benefits of breastfeeding, how to be successful, proper position, latch & suck, how to know baby is getting enough, & more! Classes are offered every month, with both day & evening options. Call 800-562-8964 schedule your classes with the Medford Educator when ... Read More
Nurturing Parenting© Parenting in Recovery (for parents in recovery with children ages 0-10) 12 sessions on ZOOM April 8 – June 24, 2021 Thursdays 6-8pm RSVP: tinyurl.com/624549yp printable flyer This program is FREE to any parent, grandparent or caretaker that wishes to attend. You do not need to be referred by a treatment center or counselor. No intake procedures or ... Read More
Learn Infant Massage© (for parents of non-mobile infants) 5 sessions on ZOOM May 7 - June 4, 2021 Fridays 5:00 - 6:30pm RSVP: tinyurl.com/85aabjyp printable flyer This FREE 5-session series is for parents and parenting partners of non-mobile infants. Why spend time learning Infant Massage with your little one? Massage is a form of self-regulation. This is a relaxing time for you and your infant will learn early self-regulation skills ... Read More
Asante Childbirth Education Our online childbirth education class will help expectant mothers prepare for their birth experience. Birth isn’t just the physical delivery of a baby; it is the birth of a new family. Being physically and emotionally prepared for labor and birth can ensure the best possible beginning for your new family. Our distance education curriculum includes books and a ... Read More
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