Balancing Work and Family
In-person
Thursday, December 19, 2024 • 6:00 – 7:30 pm
FOR FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN OF ALL AGES
Attend this FREE parenting workshop to learn:
-Common challenges with balancing work and family responsibilities
-Tools to help prevent work-related stress from affecting your home life
-Tips for setting healthy boundaries between work life and home life
Location: Nueva Vista Community Resources, 711 East Cliff Dr, Santa Cruz
Helping Children Thrive at Home and School
Virtual
Saturdays, January 11 – February 1, 2025 from 10:00 – 11:30 am
FOR FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN (5-12) WITH ATTENTION-DEFICIT/HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER (ADHD)
Attend this FREE virtual parenting group to learn:
-How ADHD affects children’s health, behavior, and emotions at home and school
-Tips for collaborating with teachers and school staff to support your child's learning needs
-Strategies to help children with ADHD develop self-control and social-emotional skills
A guide to Positive Parenting
Virtual
Monday, January 13, 2025 • 6:00 – 7:30 pm
FOR FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS
Attend this FREE virtual parenting workshop to learn:
-7 principles of positive parenting for families with children with special needs
-Tips for promoting children’s development and handling challenging behaviors
-The importance of taking care of yourself and working as a team with your family
Cultive una relación sana y fuerte con su adolescente
Virtual
miércoles, el 15 de enero, 202 5 • 6:00 – 7:30 pm
PARA FAMILIAS CON ADOLESCENTES DE 13 A 16 AÑOS
Asista a este taller virtual GRATUITO de crianza para aprender:
-Cómo fomentar la comunicación positiva con su adolescente
-Formas eficaces de abordar la conducta grosera o irrespetuoso
-Consejos para mantener la calma, ser consistente y justo con su adolescente
What To Do When Your Child Has a Hard Time Separating From You
In-person
Friday, January 17, 2024 • 12:30 – 2:00 pm
FOR FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN UP TO 5 YEARS OLD
Attend this FREE parenting workshop to learn tips for:
-Why children have a hard time separating from their parents and caregivers
-How to help your child feel comfortable and secure when you are away from them
-Tips for helping your child (and you) stay calm when it’s time to say goodbye
Location: Capitola Public Library • 2005 Wharf Rd, Capitola
Stress-Busters for Parents and Caregivers
Virtual
Wednesday, January 22, 2025 • 6:00 – 7:30 pm
FOR FAMILIES WITH TEENAGERS
Attend this FREE virtual parenting workshop to learn:
-Common causes of stress and how it affects parenting
-How to recognize signs of stress
-Positive and healthy ways to manage and reduce stress in your daily life
Helping Teens Cope with Depression
In-person
Friday, January 24, 2025 • 3:00 – 4:30 pm
FOR FAMILIES WITH TEENS FROM 13-16 YEARS OLD
Attend this FREE parenting workshop to learn:
-Common causes and signs of depression in teens
-What to do if you think your teen is depressed
-Tips for helping teens develop healthy coping skills
Location: Felton Public Library • 6121 Gushee St, Felton
Preventing and Managing Challenging Behaviors
Virtual
Monday, January 27, 2025 • 11:00 am – 12:30 pm
FOR UCSC FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN THAT ATTEND THE EARLY EDUCATION SERVICES
Attend this FREE virtual parenting workshop to learn:
-Why children may be uncooperative or refuse to follow instructions
-Positive ways to teach your child to accept limits and cooperate with you
-How to respond calmly and consistently when your child refuses to follow directions
It's Time For Potty Training
In-Person
Monday, January 27, 2025 • 6:00 – 7:30 pm
FOR FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN FROM 1-3 YEARS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS
Attend this FREE parenting workshop to learn:
-How to decide when your child is ready for potty (toilet) training
-How to prepare your child to use the toilet
-Strategies for children with special needs to make potty training a positive experience for both you and your child
Location: Mountain Community Resources 6134 Hwy 9, Felton
El poder del reconocimiento descriptivo
In-person
martes, el 28 de enero, 2025 • 6 :00 – 7 :30 pm
PARA FAMILIAS CON NIÑOS DE TODAS LAS EDADES EN EL DISTRITO ESCOLAR UNIFICADO DE PÁJARO VALLEY (PVUSD)
Asista a este taller GRATUITO de crianza para aprender:
-Cómo el reconocimiento descriptivo puede fomentar la conducta positiva
-Qué es el reconocimiento descriptivo y cómo utilizarlo eficazmente
-Cómo incorporarlo en las interacciones diarias con su niño/a
Participe en esta clase en español en persona en el Centro de Participación Familiar y Bienestar (530 Palm Ave, Watsonville) o en inglés a través de Zoom.
The Power of Praise
Virtual
Tuesday, January 28, 2025 • 6:00 – 7:30 pm
FOR FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN OF ALL AGES IN PAJA RO VAL LEY UNIFIED DIST RICT (PVUSD)
Attend this FREE parenting workshop to learn:
-How descriptive praise can encourage positive behavior
-What descriptive praise is and how to use it effectively
-How to integrate descriptive praise into daily interactions with your child
Join this class in English via Zoom or in Spanish in person at the Family Engagement & Wellness Center (530 Palm Ave, Watsonville).
Teaching Children to do Chores
In-person
Wednesday, January 29, 2025 • 6:00 – 7:30 pm
FOR FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN FROM 5 -12 YEARS
Attend this FREE parenting workshop to learn:
-Tools to help you introduce your child to household chores
-Tips to make chores less stressful for you and your child
-Strategies to encourage your child to participate in chores
Can't make it to a class? Individual support is available for Santa Cruz County families. Triple P practitioners can offer individual parenting support by phone or Zoom. To find a Triple P practitioner near you, contact First 5 Santa Cruz County by email at triplep@first5scc.org or call (831) 465-2217 for more information.