Discover the wonder of the Jewish family • Gain insight into children's behavior • Learn techniques to modify children's behavior • Enjoy each stage of your child's development • Laugh in the company of people who understand how you fe
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FOR PARENTS OF CHILDREN OF ALL AGES, CONT.
Pro-active Parenting:
Creating Lasting Values
in a Throw Away World (W4-10)
This workshop will explore a formula for
child rearing that involves Jewish rhythms
and routine as a framework for raising self-
reliant children. We will take a look at your
greatest childrearing challenges and
consider how Judaism can become a
reference for solving them.
Faculty: Harlene Appelman
Time: Wednesdays, 7:30-9:30 pm
Date: March 9
Fee: $10 per family, member*;
$15 per family, non-member
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Celebration Series (W4-1 1 )
Join with other parents to learn the Hows
and Whys of Jewish tradition. Make come
alive what your children are learning in
their Jewish education. Each session will
include holiday information, home
celebration skills and new and exciting
hands-on experiences and resources.
Explore how Jewish family traditions can
strengthen your parenting skills, Jewish
identity and family fun.
Faculty: Harlene Appelman
Time: Sundays, 10:00-11:30 am
Dates: January 30, February 6, 27
Fee: No fee for members*. Please
send in your registration to
reserve a space. $15 non-
member.
*Member-Congregation Shaarey Zedek
FOR EXPECTANT PARENTS
Parenting—The First 100 Days
(W4-1 2)
Earn Your B.B.S. (Bachelor of Baby
Science)! Topics include: Baby naming,
selecting a pediatrician, circumcision,
health issues, nursing, bonding, becoming a
family, and bringing Judaism into your
home. Explore ways of creating a safe and
nurturing space for you and your family.
Faculty: Rabbi Irwin Groner; Rahbhi William
Gershon; Elissa Rosenfeld; Dr. Roger
Silverstein, pediatrician; Sherri
Glassman, lactation specialist
Time: Wednesdays, 7:30-9:00 pin
Dates: January 26–February 9
Fee: $15 per family, member*;
$20 per family, non-member
FOR FAMILIES WITH BABIES
Infant Massage (W4-1 3)
A quiet time in the evening for mom or dad
and baby. Learn the beneficial effect of infant
massage for baby and parent. This is your
opportunity to discover an additional and
effective manner of communicating with your
baby through all the senses. Recommended for
babies, birth through crawling.
Faculty: Kathleen Joseph
Time: Wednesday, 6:30-7:30 pm
Dates: February 2
Fee: $10 member*; $15 non-member
Kitchen Table
Mornings for moms and their babies, birth
through 15 months. Meet other women
engaged in the challenge of contemporary
positive parenting. This series will include
developmental stages, infant CPR, dealing
with health issues, making decisions as a
parent, incorporating Jewish celebrations,
and songs to share with your baby.
Facilitator: Ruth Beresh and guests
Fee: $30 member*; $40 non-member
Kitchen Table I (W4-1 4)
Time: Wednesdays,
9:30-11:00 am
Dates: January 19–March 2
(no class February 16)
Kitchen Table II (W4-1 5)
Time: Thursdays, 9:30-11:00 am
Dates: January 20–March 3
(no class February 17)
Evenings at the Kitchen Table
(W4-16)
Evenings for moms and babies, birth
through 15 months. Meet other women
engaged in the challenge of contemporary
positive parenting. Here is a unique
opportunity to discuss your role as a mother
with other moms and professionals.
Facilitator: Ruth Beresh and guests
Time: Tuesdays, 7:00-8:00 pin
Dates: January 25–March 8
(no class February 15)
Fee: $30 member*; $40 non-member
Evening Parent/
Toddler Program
Graduates of Evenings at the Kitchen
Table and other families with toddlers,
15-24 months. Beth Hayeled presents
its new Evening Parent/Toddler
program. This delightful experience in
interaction, art, play, crafts, stories and
puppetry will he held on Tuesday
evenings, 6:30-7:30 pin, January 11-
February 8. Faculty: Rena Weintraub.
Call Beth Hayeled at 681-4235 for a
registration form.
FOR FAMILIES OF PRESCHOOL
AGED CHILDREN
Mensch Making—S.T.E.P.
Systematic Training for Effective
Parenting (W4-17)
Learn to understand why children misbehave
and most importantly specific techniques to
help solve these problems. This class is
appropriate for parents of young children. All
materials are provided. Class size is limited.
Faculty: Elissa Rosenfeld
•Time: Thursdays, 7:00-8:30 pin
Dates: March 3–May 5
(no class March 31 & April 7)
Fee: $45 per parent, member*;
$55 per couple, member*;
$55 per parent, non-member;
$65 per couple, non-member
PARENTS NETWORK
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These groups meet on a regular basis determined by the participants. Call the Jewish Parenting Center at 681-5353 for further information.
Preemie Parent Support Seminar (W4-26)
Parenting an Infant When You are Over 35 (W4-25)
If you have recently given birth to an infant horn prematurely or continue to deal with issues
Network with other parents experiencing similar joys and trepidations. This is your
related to having a premature infant this is your opportunity to network with other parents in
opportunity to talk, share and acknowledge thoughts and feelings that can only he validated
similar
situation. Facilitated by Sheri Loeb, M.S.W., A.C.S.W.
by other parents in this distinctive situation. Facilitated by Sheri Loeb, M.S.W., A.C.S.W.