Parent Education
Bookings are essential for all of these classes. For more information about these courses and when they are scheduled please phone the Christchurch Parents Centre Office 385-4640
Baby And You
This is a five-week course, run with quality local speakers, during the day for parents of new babies 0-3 months old. The course covers your new role and experiences as a new parent including;
- Infant massage
- Sleeping and crying
- Child development
- Infant feeding
- Toys and play
Cost: FREE for members* / $45 for non-members
* Subject to funding availability
Course Dates as Follows:
Wednesday 6 August – 3 September 2008
Wednesday 5 November – 3 December 2008
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Moving and Munching
Two fun and informative evening sessions for parents of children 4-8 months old. The course will cover:
- The development of fine and gross 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
- Introducing solids and good nutrition
Cost: $20 for members / $30 for non-members
Each participant receives a FREE copy of the Baby Food and Beyond Recipe book (RRP $14.95) produced in association with Watties
Tots to Toddlers
An evening course run over five weeks for parents of children aged from 18 months to 3 years old. Learn about the following:
- Behaviour development and managment
- Communication
- Play
- Nutrition
- Toilet training
- The transition to bed
- CPR (optional)
Cost: $25 for members / $40 for non-members
Optional CPR session incurs extra charge
Course Dates as Follows:
Monday 7 July - 4 August 2008
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Parenting with Purpose
A six-week evening course to promote the benefits of positive parenting. Suitable for parents of children 18 months and older. Be encouraged to reflect on your current parenting style, be supported in the exploration of new parenting strategies, and learn practical parenting activities to be used at home.
Cost: $20 for members / $40 for non-members
Music and Movement
Classes run for a 10 week term and include: Singing, Dancing, Instruments, Finger Plays, Action songs etc. Run for preschoolers, it is a full participation class which encourages the little (and big) to join in.
Cost (based on a 10 week term): $30 for members / $40 for non-members / $15 for additional child
Class Terms as Follows:
Term One: 11 February - 17 April
Term Two: 5 May - 4 July
Term Three: 21 July - 26 September
Term Four: 13 October - 12 December
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