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Upcoming Family and Youth Activities
Parenting Classes:
Early Childhood Parenting Classes
When: Starting on January 5, 2012 for 8 week sessions
Time: Thursdays from 9:30 am through 11:00 am
Topics Covered:
- Understanding Young Children
- Understanding Young Children's Behavior
- Building Self- Esteem in the Early Years
- Communicating with Young Children
- Helping Young Children Learn to Cooperate
- Effective Discipline
- Nurturing Emotional and Social Development
Certificate of Completion will be awarded.
Contact Seven Hills Behavioral Health to schedule an intake at: 774-634-3840
* All insurances are accepted.
Middle Childhood Parenting Classes
Ages 7 through 12 years
When: Starting on January 5, 2012 for 8 week sessions
Time: Thursdays from 11:30 am through 1:00 pm
Topics Covered:
- Understanding Yourself and Your Child
- Understanding Beliefs and Feelings
- Encouraging Your Child and Yourself
- Listening and Talking to Your Child
- Helping Children Cooperate
- Discipline That Makes Sense
- Choosing Your Approach
Certificate of Completion will be awarded.
Contact Seven Hills Behavorial Health to schedule an intake at: 774-634-3840
* All insurances are accepted.
Teen Parenting Classes
When: Starting on January 10, 2012 for 8 week sessions
Time: Tuesdays from 11:30 am through 1:00 pm
Topics Covered:
- Understanding Yourself and Your Teenager
- Changing Your Response to Your Teen
- Communicating Respect and Encouragement
- Encouraging Cooperation and Solving Problems
- Using Consequences to Build Responsibility
- Deciding What to Do ( Part 1)
- Deciding What to Do ( Part 2)
Certificate of Completion will be awarded.
Contact Seven Hills Behavorial Health to schedule an intake at: 774-634-3840
* All insurances are accepted.
The Family Center and Casa da Saudade Library presents The Conversation Circle
Where: The Family Center
361 Cedar Grove Street
New Bedford, MA 02746
When: Monday and Thursday Mornings:
Mondays from 9 AM - 10 AM
Thursdays from 10 AM - 11:30 AM
January: 9th, 12th, 16th, 19th, 23rd, 26th and 30th
February: 2nd and 6th
The Conversation Circle will have participants practice English with the following activities:
- Discussion on a variety of themes and topics (doctor visits, schooling, etc.)
- Supplemental Learning Materials ( Books, CD's and DVD's)
This group is offered in Portuguese, Cape Verdean Creole, and Spanish
This group is a free of charge. Call: (508) 979-1927 for more information or to register early.
Playgroups at Dottin Place
The Family Center and the Family Resource and Development Center presents an eight-week session playgroup at the Dottin Place in New Bedford. This playgroup is for children between the ages of 2-4. The children will be exploring variety of weekly themes such as Ground Hog Day, Chinese New Year, Valentine's Day, President's Day and Mardi Gras. The children will engage in assorted art and craft activities that go along to each theme. Come and meet other parents while your child makes new friends.
Where: Dottin Place
8 Amanda Ave.
New Bedford, MA 02745
When: Thursday Mornings
11:30 - 12:30 PM
February 2nd, 9th, and 16th
March 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, and 29th
Call: (508) 979-1927 for more information or to register early.
Space is limited.
After School Program for children in grades K- 5 offered at the following schools;
Campbell Elementary School starting on Monday, November 14th from 2:30 pm - 5:00 pm.
Kids will enjoy fun games, homework time and a healthy snack!
For more information or to register please contact- New Bedford's- Parks, Recreation & Beaches at 508-961-3015.
Gomes Elementary School starting on Monday, November 14th from 2:30 pm - 5:00 pm.
Kids will enjoy fun games, homework time and a healthy snack!
For more information or to register please contact- New Bedford's- Parks, Recreation & Beaches at 508-961-3015.
Hayden-McFadden Elementary School starting on Monday, November 14th from 2:30 pm - 5:00 pm.
Kids will enjoy fun games, homework time and a healthy snack!
For more information or to register please contact- New Bedford's- Parks, Recreation & Beaches at 508-961-3015.
Gymnatics at the Gomes Elementary School
When: November 15, 2011 - March 8, 2012, Tuesdays and Thursdays
Where: Gomes Elementary School Gymnasium,
286 South Second Street
Ages: 6-14
Beginner: 4:00- 5:30 pm
Advanced: 5:30 - 7:00 pm
Teachers will evaluate students during the first week to assure they are in the appropriate level.
Students will be taught proper techniques used at the beginning levels and progress through the advanced levels. Each student will be encouraged to develop and advance their skills according to their own abilities.
This program will be taught in a fun, safe environment and will help students build strength, flexibility, agility, coordination, balance, confidence and self discipline. Nutrition and the importance of overall wellness will be discussed.
For more information, please contact the City of New Bedford- Parks, Recreation and Beaches at 508-961-3015.
Parents Helping Parents Support Group
This group is a weekly ongoing support group where parents can join anytime. This group meets every Tuesday from 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. at the Family Resource and Development Center located on 105 William Street, 3rd floor.
To register for this group or for more information, please call Ginny at (508) 951-4645 or visit our website at www.parentshelpingparents.org for more information.
Support Groups
Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Support Group
This group meets on the third Tuesday of every month starting at 6:00 p.m. located at City Hall in the Ashley Room on 133 William Street.
For more information, please contact Brenda Grace at (508) 996-0168.
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