Rotorua Parents Centre offers a range of parenting workshops for parents and care-givers. These are run by experienced volunteers and professionals.
Workshops are held on weekday evenings. Phone 345 3111 or e-mail rotorua@parentscentre.org.nz to find out when next workshops are on.
MAKE THEM MOVE
Tuesday 7 September 7:30pm
We need our children to be more active, more often - right from start.
Active movement is just as important for newborns as it is for older children.
This workshop is to give parents/caregivers loads of activity ideas to MAKE THEM MOVE
Learn various activities and fun games to help your childrens development. This is a practical workshop (different from Active Movement) and suitable for parents of all age groups of children.
Develop strategies to encourage children to be active.
Run by Kirsty Carling of Sports Bay of Plenty
KEEPING YOUR COOL WITH KIDS
Monday 20 September 7:30pm
Look at the issues caregivers struggle with while parenting young children and how this impacts on the way we do our "job". Explore practical steps on how to keep your cool.
Facilitated by Heather Thompson, trained social worker
ACTIVE MOVEMENT
Find out how active movement is critical to your child's development during different stages, from 0 to 5 years old.
BABY TALK
Learn how to use sign language with your hearing baby
* helps you to know what your baby needs and wants
* helps your baby to talk sooner
* helps to reduce frustration and tantrums
CPR & FIRST AID
CPR & FIRST AID FOR DADS
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION OPTIONS
Essential information for all parents who want quality Early Childhood Education.
* Options for stay-home and working parents
* Come and ask quetions to find out what will be best for your family
FOOD FOR KIDS
Meal ideas for 0 to 5 year olds
* How to disguise healthy food when your child won't eat
* Recipes and ideas for children with food allergies
MANAGING YOUR MOOD - Keeping your cool
A look at parental behaviour management
POTTY’S BOTTY’S & MORE
Get practical tips and advice on when and how to start toilet training
RUDIES, NUDIES & MORE TRANSITION TO SCHOOL
An essential discussion group for parents of 0 – 8 year olds. Learn how to:
* Answer questions about love and body parts
* Talk about sensitive issues at an appropriate level
TRANSITION TO SCHOOL
Information for parents whose children will be starting school
* What to do about sending your child to school, how to do it and when
* Discuss schooling opitons within the Rotorua area
WHAT AM I ENTITLED TO AND HOW DO I GET IT?
Enjoy an evening learning about entitlements and subsides with WINZ and the IRD
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