Parent Education
The courses below are FREE (up to a maximum of 15 participants) for Parents Centre members and a small charge for non-members. Come along and meet other parents in a relaxed and informative group.
Baby and You - 0-3 Months
This six week course consists of six sessions (sleeping and crying, feeding, learning for life, health and growth, changes and touch) each led by a specialist in the field.
It is aimed at parents of new babies but parents-to-be are also welcome and will find the information interesting and useful.
The structure of this course is relaxed and informal with time for questions. A great opportunity for new parents to meet other parents experiencing the same joys and challenges and for parents-to-be to see what lies ahead.
Venue
St Nicholas Church
Corner Barrington & Frankleigh Streets
Barrington, Christchurch
Time
10.30 am - 12.30 pm (Thursday)
Cost
Free to Christchurch South Parents Centre members
$30.00 for non-members
(Course prices are subject to funding being available.)
Morning tea included
2012 Dates:
BY 1: 9 February - 15th March BY 2: 29 March - 3 May BY 3: 31 May - 6 July BY 4: 19 July - 23 August BY 5: 6 September - 11 October BY 6: 25 October - 29 November BY 7: 6 December - 13 December & Jan/Feb 2013
Thanks to COGS for generously providing funding for this course.
Moving and Munching - 4-8 Months
This course is for parents of babies 4-8 months of age. Two fun and informative evenings that will answer your questions on child development and feeding issues in the months that lie ahead.
Moving: A specialist discusses baby safety now that your child is mobile, the development of fine motor skills and how you can assist, how babies learn through play and age appropriate toys, the development of language and intellect and how you can stimulate this.
Munching: A qualified Dietitian will discuss introducing solids, good nutrition for all ages, drinks, snacks and treats, teething and dental care, the child who won't eat, iron rich foods and food allergies.
The course is FREE to Christchurch South Parent Centre Members and $20 for non-members.
2012 Dates:
MM1 February 22 & 29 MM2 May 16 & 23 MM3 Aug 22 & 29 MM4 Nov 21 & 28
Each participant can choose to purchase a copy of Baby Food and Beyond by Alison Holst for only $12.00 (normal retail $18.95).
Thanks to COGS for generously providing funding for this course.
Tinies to Tots - 10-18 Months
This course consists of two evening sessions (nutrition and teeth, and play and stimulation) each led by a specialist in the field.
We aim for the course to be relaxed and informative with time for questions, a great opportunity for you to meet other parents experiencing the same joys and challenges.
FREE to Christchurch South Parents Centre Members; non-members $20.
Tinies to Tots dates for 2012 are:
March 5 & 12
June 11 & 18
September 3 & 10
December 3 & 10
Thank you to COGS for providing funding for this course.
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