Join us for this free annual event for parents. Visit more than 30 preschools from your area -- all under one roof! (Downstairs at Town Hall Seattle.) Date: 01/07/2009 Time: 5:30-8 p.m. Location:Town Hall Seattle, Seattle | Map It Cost: Free Event Info:Web site
Camp Fair
Join ParentMap at CampFair, where you can meet representatives of over 75 summer camps and programs (from science and music to arts and the outdoors) to help you make choices for summer break. St. Thomas School, 8300 N.E. 12th St., Medina. Date: 02/07/2009 Time: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Location: Other Ages: All ages Cost: Free Event Info: 425-454-5880 | Web site | email
ParentMap’s Preschool Preview Night
Join us for this free annual event for parents. Visit more than 30 preschools from your area -- all under one roof! Kent-Meridian High School cafeteria, 10020 S.E. 256th St., Kent.
Date: 02/10/2009 Time: 5:30-8 p.m. Cost: Free Event Info:Web site
ParentMap’s Preschool Preview Night
Join us for this free annual event for parents. Visit more than 30 preschools from your area -- all under one roof! Clover Park Technical College, main campus events center, 4500 Steilacoom Blvd., Lakewood. Date: 02/19/2009 Time: 5:30-8 p.m. Cost: Free Event Info:Web site
Happiest Baby on the Block
Using the methods pioneered by Pediatrician Dr. Harvey Karp, a team of certified instructors will teach the 5 S's to help you calm and soothe an unhappy newborn. Recommended for families during pregnancy, or until baby is 3 months old. Two times available at the Overlake Medical Center at Issaquah: Sat., Feb. 21 from 10 a.m.-noon or Fri., Mar. 20 from 7-9 p.m. Please click on the link or call the number below for questions or to register (required to attend).
Start off the year right with your finances and papers organized. Debbie Gianelli, Certified Financial Planner and Debbie Rosemont, Professional Organizer co-present "End the Paper Pain and Financial Fear" on Sat. Jan. 31st at the Community Center at Mercer View. Budgets, Taxes, College Planning - there's something for everyone. Please click on the link to register. Date: 01/05/2009 - 01/31/2009 Time: 1:30 - 4 p.m. Location:Community Center at Mercer View, Mercer Island | Map It Cost: $125/register by 1/21
$150/register after 1/21
Includes FreedomFiler Kit ($50 value) and $100 discount on future financial planning services. Event Info: 425-424-2222 | Web site | email
Power Parenting
Learn about various parenting topics and meet and exhange ideas with other parents as your kids enjoy supervised play. No age limit, but each meeting can only accommodate two children under the age of 2. Date: 01/06/2009 - 12/01/2009 Time: First Tuesdays 6:30-8 p.m. Location:Hands On Children's Museum, Olympia | Map It Ages: All ages Cost: Free Event Info: 360-956-0818 | Web site
The Vital Five: Parenting Well in a Screen Machine World
Submitted by Sharon Soldenwagner
A Saturday conversation with Gloria DeGaetano, Founder and CEO, the Parent Coaching Institute. Learn creative ways to amplify the five most important developmental needs that often get shortchanged in our hectic, mass media society; find out how to take good care of yourself; discover new ways to affirm yourself and appreciate your children; enjoy conversation with like-minded people; and take home a copy of DeGaetano's book and handouts that foster maximum parental creativity. 1150 114th Ave. S.E., Bellevue. Date: 01/10/2009 Time: 1-4 p.m. Cost: $35 per person Event Info: 425-753-0955 | email
ParentMap’s Preschool Preview Night
Join us for this free annual event for parents. Visit more than 30 preschools from your area -- all under one roof! Click on the link for participating preschools. Date: 01/14/2009 Time: 5:30-8 p.m. Location:Meydenbauer Center, Bellevue | Map It Cost: Free Event Info:Web site
The Guiding Lights Weekend
Submitted by Alex Martin
Good parenting is good mentoring! January is National Mentoring Month and The Guiding Lights Weekend, a conference on the art of mentoring, will bring together over 700 people from across Washington state and beyond to explore how we can address the need for more mentors and guidance for youth and adults. Parents will have a special interest in many of our sessions. Our unique roster of teachers and mentors from diverse professions includes: Leah Green (Compassionate Listening),
Stephanie Brill (Experiencing the Gender Spectrum: For Educators, Parents, and Everyone), Colby Wilk (Successful Mentoring in Real Life: Communicating with Teens), Jon Young (Coyote Mentoring: A Model for Nature Education) and
Lincoln Center Institute (How to Teach Imaginative Thinking).
Date: 01/30/2009 - 01/31/2009 Time: 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Location:Seattle Center, Seattle | Map It Cost: $225 Event Info: 206-905-8333, ext. 205 | Web site | email
Gilda's Club Support Group
A free bi-monthly support group for parents whose children (under 18) have someone in their lives living with cancer, and for parents who have children or teens living with cancer. Group meets on the first and third Saturday of the month. Parents must become a Gilda's Club member to join the group. 1400 Broadway, Seattle. email: info@gildasclubseattle.org. Date: 02/20/2008 - 02/20/2009 Time: 10:30 a.m.-noon Cost: free Event Info: 206-709-1400
Woodinville Family Preschool Parent/Child Education Classes
Woodinville Family Preschool offers child development and parenting classes, led by highly-qualified educators. Classes are held Mondays-Fridays from September-May; click on the link to the preschool's Web site for specific times. The Woodinville Family Preschool is associated with the Shoreline Community College Parent Education Program. Woodinville Family Preschool, 23713 49th Ave. S.E., Bothell. Date: 09/01/2008 - 05/31/2009 - Happens weekly on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday Ages: Parents of children birth-pre-K Event Info: 425-481-9707, Ext. 3. | Web site
For Boys Only Growing Up Class
Seattle Children's Hospital leads this very popular, informal and engaging 2-part class to discuss the challenges and changes of entering adolescence. Takes place on Wednesdays, Jan. 14 and Jan. 21 from 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m., at Annie Wright School in Tacoma, 827 Tacoma Ave. N. Please click on the link for more information or to register. Date: 11/01/2008 - 01/14/2009 Ages: Recommended for boys 10-12 years old and a parent or trusted adult Event Info: 206-310-2922 | Web site | email
For Girls Only Growing Up Class
Seattle Children's Hospital leads this very popular, informal and engaging 2-part class to discuss the challenges and changes of entering adolescence. Takes place on Wednesdays, Jan. 14 and Jan. 21 from 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m., at Annie Wright School in Tacoma, 827 Tacoma Ave. N. Please click on the link for more information or to register. Date: 11/01/2008 - 01/14/2009 Ages: Recommended for girls 10 to 12 years old and a parent or trusted adult Event Info: 206-310-2922 | Web site | email
Open House at Woodinville Montessori School
Woodinville Montessori invites you to tour their North Creek campus, meet staff members and hear about the applied Montessori Method in their school. Takes place on Dec. 13 from 10-11:30 a.m. and Jan. 21 from 7-8:30 p.m. Please call ahead to the number below if you'd like to attend. Date: 11/25/2008 - 01/21/2009 Location: 19102 Northcreek Parkway, Bothell, WA 98011 | Map It Event Info: 425-482-3184 | Web site | email
BodyWorks
BodyWorks is a ten-week program developed by the Department of Health and Human Services' office to provide parents and caregivers of girls (ages 9-13) tools and clarity on improving family eating and exercise habits. Daughters do not have to attend, but it is encouraged. Classes take place on Tuesdays starting Jan. 27 - Mar. 31 at the PACCAR Education Center. Registration is required. More details on the program can be found at www.womenshealth.gov Date: 11/30/2008 - 01/27/2009 Time: 6:30-8 p.m. Location:Overlake Hospital in Bellevue, Bellevue | Map It Event Info: 425-688-5259 | Web site
Finding the Right School Workshop
Phinney Neighborhood Preschool Co-op and 65th Street Co-op are sponsoring workshops on Finding the Right School with Regan Wensnahan, an experienced teacher who shares her findings with you, the parent or caregiver. The topic for discussion on Tues., Dec. 2 is understanding your child as a learner and school matching. Thurs. Jan. 8 is school philosophies and assessing schools. Please call ahead to register. Workshops take place in the Dragon Room in the brick building at PNC. Date: 11/30/2008 - 01/08/2009 Time: 7-9 p.m. Location:Phinney Neighborhood Center, Seattle | Map It Cost: $10/session Event Info: 206-783-2244 | Web site
What Do Kids Need to Succeed?
Certified parent coach Jennifer Watanabe teaches a class on What Do Kids Need to Succeed through the City of Redmond on Sat., Jan. 24. Discover what you can do to increase your child's odds of being successful and learn about the fundamental building blocks that will help them get there. Takes place in Room 104 at the community center. Please click on the link for more information or to register. Date: 12/01/2008 - 01/24/2009 Time: 10 a.m.-noon Location:Old Redmond Schoolhouse Community Center, Redmond | Map It Cost: $15/Redmond resident, $18/Non-resident Event Info: 425-556-2300 | Web site | email
Daycare Dilemma
It's important to find first-class childcare, but it can become an overwhelming job. Terri Congelli, a former working mom turned 25-year daycare provider shares vital tips and strategies in this class on making the best daycare decisions for you and your family. In-home versus centers, assessing providers, nutrition and discipline methods and finances are all apart of the discussion. Takes place on Mon., Feb. 2 at the PACCAR Education Center. Please register by calling or clicking on the link below. Date: 12/02/2008 - 02/02/2009 Time: 7-8:30 p.m. Location:Overlake Hospital in Bellevue, Bellevue | Map It Cost: $30/person, $50/couple Event Info: 425-688-5259 | Web site
Toddler Topics
Seattle Times Columnist Jan Faull, M.Ed. leads this 4-part series on what makes your toddler tick. To include: toddler development and behavior, bedtime routines and eating expectations, tantrums and potty training. Takes place at PACCAR Education Center on Wednesdays (Feb. 4, 11, 25 and Mar. 4). Registration required. Date: 12/04/2008 - 02/04/2009 Time: 7-9 p.m. Location:Overlake Hospital in Bellevue, Bellevue | Map It Cost: $60/person or $95/couple for 4-part series Event Info: 425-688-5259 | Web site
The Childhood Roots of Adult Happiness
Best selling author Dr. Ned Hallowell discusses specifics on The Childhood Roots of Adult Happiness: Five Steps to Help Kids Create and Sustain Lifelong Joy. Resilience, connectedness, can-do attitude - these are just some of the essential ingredients that will guide and benefit both parents and children of all ages. Takes place on Mon., Jan. 12 at the MIHS Performing Arts Center. A limited number of tickets are available through Island Books (206-236-3345) and Island Park Elementary (206-236-3410). Date: 12/05/2008 - 01/12/2009 Time: 7 p.m. Location:Mercer Island High School, Mercer Island | Map It Cost: $10/ticket
Financial Planning For Women
Mothers & More of South Snohomish present Financial Planning For Women with Susan Rice, Financial Advisor at Smith Barney. Susan has over 20 years in the industry. Topics to include planning and investing. Takes place on Wed., Jan. 14. Click on the link for more information. Date: 12/06/2008 - 01/14/2009 Time: 7-9 p.m. Location: 14905 Bothell-Everett Highway, Mill Creek, WA 98012 | Map It Event Info: 425-948-1040 | Web site | email
Strategies for Creating Healthy Eaters
Registered Dietitian, mother and author Beverly Pressey shares her knowledge and advice from 14 years of helping families get rid of confusion from meal times and planning. For parents or caregivers of children between the ages of 3 to 7. Simple strategies on power struggles, basic nutrition requirements and healthy habits will be discussed. Takes place on Wed., Feb. 11 at the PACCAR Education Center. Registration required. Date: 12/11/2008 - 02/11/2009 Time: 7-9 p.m. Location:Overlake Hospital in Bellevue, Bellevue | Map It Cost: $30/person Event Info: 425-688-5259 | Web site
Planning for Pregnancy
If you are thinking about having a baby or are newly pregnant you may find yourself with questions. Join Overlake Hospital and a team of experts on discussions about finances, relationships, nursing, prenatal care and more. Refreshments will be served. Takes place at the PACCAR Education Center. Pre-registration is required so please click on the link or call the number below. Date: 12/26/2008 - 02/26/2009 Time: 6:30-9 p.m. Location:Overlake Hospital in Bellevue, Bellevue | Map It Event Info: 425-688-5259 | Web site
Teaching Parenting the Positive Discipline Way
Teaching Parenting the Positive Discipline Way helps educators learn how to guide parents into creating healthy relationships with their children based on love, understanding and respect. This workshop begins on Thurs., Feb. 26 and runs through Sat., Feb. 28 at Lake Washington United Methodist Church in Kirkland. Sponsored in part by both Positive Discipline Association and The Puget Sound Adlerian Society. For questions, further details or to register please click on the link. Date: 12/26/2008 - 02/26/2009 Time: 7 p.m. Thurs., 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Fri. and Sat. Location: 7525 132nd Avenue NE, Kirkland, WA 98033 | Map It Cost: $295 (early registration) - $330 (registration after 1/26/09) Event Info: 206-527-2566 | Web site | email
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