Current Workshops
Parenting Young Child: STEM
Southeast Linn Community Center
108 South Washington Street Lisbon, 52253
Thursday evenings 5:30-7:30 pm
January 30th-March 5th
Parenting Young Children: STEM is structured much like regular parenting young children workshop but each parent-child activity will be based in STEM. Each workshop will begin with a FREE family meal, followed by a parent workshop, and ending with the parent-child STEM activity. Childcare is provided nearby during the parent workshop. This workshop offers an opportunity for caregivers to come together to share resources and experiences! Materials, food, and childcare are provided FREE of charge for this workshop
Positive Solutions for Families
Linn County Child Development Center
1020 6th St. SECedar Rapids, IA 52401
Tuesday evenings 5:30-7:30 pm
January 28th-March 3rd
Join us for a six-week FREE family workshop that will explore parenting and early childhood development with an emphasis on social-emotional development! This workshop will provide a free meal, child care, and supplies! Transportation and interpretation are available upon request.
1-2-3 Magic Positive Discipline
College Community Schools Early Childhood Center
401 76th Ave SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404 (across the street from Hotel Kirkwood)
Monday evenings 5:30-7:30 pm
February 3rd-March 9th
1-2-3 Magic Effective Discipline for Children is an evidence-based, easy to learn and effective parenting program for parents of children ages 18 months to 5 years. 1-2-3 Magic offers strategies for parents to manage their children’s challenging behaviors. This workshop will provide a free meal, child care, and supplies! Transportation and interpretation are available upon request.
Parenting Young Children
Mercy Medical Center
701 10th Street SE Cedar Rapids 52403
Wednesday Evenings 5:30-7:30 om
February 5th-March 11th
Parenting Young Children workshops offer families an opportunity to explore many different parenting topics. Participants will choose topics that are relevant to their everyday lives upon registration and the workshop will focus on these topics. Example topics include Ages and Stages, Positive Discipline, Parenting Strategies, Family Routines, Early Literacy, and much more! This workshop will provide a free meal, child care, and supplies. Transportation and interpretation are available upon request.
Co-Parenting Young Children
ISU Extension and Outreach Linn County
383 Collins Road NE Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
Tuesday evenings 5:30-7:30 pm
February 11th-March 17th
This workshop is designed for parents who have never married, recently separated or divorced. One or both parents can attend! The focus of this program is to support parents in their efforts to provide a nurturing home environment following a period of family change. This workshop will provide a free meal, child care, and supplies. Transportation and interpretation are available upon request.
Parenting Young Children
Cedar Rapids Public Library: Ladd Location
3750 Williams Blvd SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
Wednesday evenings 5:30-7:30 pm
March 25th-April 29th
Parenting Young Children workshops offer families an opportunity to explore many different parenting topics. Participants will choose topics that are relevant to their everyday lives upon registration and the workshop will focus on these topics. Example topics include Ages and Stages, Positive Discipline, Parenting Strategies, Family Routines, Early Literacy, and much more! This workshop will provide a free meal, child care, and supplies. Transportation and interpretation are available upon request.
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