Parenting Classes in Chicago, IL

Join us for our Parenting with Confidence interactive workshop for parents of children 18 months through 6 years old. This workshop introduces several positive behavior management techniques and coaches parents how to use them successfully.  Topics include: How do I get my child to cooperate with simple routines like mealtime and bedtime; and...

This workshop is designed specifically for parents who have children aging out of early intervention services. Limited to parents who have children aging out of Early Intervention. Making the transition from early intervention services to early childhood special education and/or other services can be challenging and confusing time for families and...

This workshop will provide participants with the information and tools needed to ensure a successful transition from early intervention services to early childhood special education programs and services.  The workshop will include a description of Child and Family Connections (CFC); an overview of the Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP):...

Participating in your child’s first Individualized Education Program (IEP) can be daunting. To help you confidently assume your key role on the IEP team, this workshop explains the special education alphabet soup of acronyms, what happens after a child ages out of early intervention and the first IEP. This workshop will help families understand the IEP...

Everyone is a scientist! And, did you know that you can easily turn every day materials found in your home into a scientific experiment? When parents are involved in their child’s learning, when parents encourage and support their child to observe and think about the world around them, children of all ages do better in school, feel better about themselves...

Always Dared by Distraction: ADD Adults and Their Non-ADD Partners Adults with Attention Deficit Disorder have spent their whole lives believing the shame and blame put on them by those who don’t understand the experience of ADD.  The ADD person’s brain is always dared by distraction; constantly seeking new ideas, thoughts and experiences....

Family Constellations reveal and transform hidden dynamics in family systems that are difficult to understand and change. Experience this amazing phenomenological process and discover how these hidden forces, often over multiple generations, can influence your thoughts, behaviors, and emotional experiences. Constellations can help resolve your most...

Heartsaver® First Aid CPR AED is a classroom, video-based, instructor-led course that teaches students critical skills needed to respond to and manage a first aid, choking or sudden cardiac arrest emergency in the first few minutes until emergency medical services (EMS) arrives. Students learn skills such as how to treat bleeding, sprains, broken...

The Parent-Baby Class is a unique opportunity to meet other parents at this incredible time in your baby’s life – sharing your experience and celebrating the journey together.Class begins with lunch (provided) and conversation. Each parent has a chance to share the joys and challenges of the week. Then, everyone moves to the play area and enjoys...

In Parent-Child, participants come together in an inviting environment that echoes the rhythms and atmosphere of a Waldorf Early Childhood classroom. Parents accompany their children in circle and story time, preparing a snack, sharing a snack, creating simple crafts, singing and playing games and enjoying physical movement. Expert teachers guide discussions...

Learn breastfeeding techniques, answers to commonly asked questions, and information on the benefits of breastfeeding for mother and baby. Support person is encouraged to attend.

This 4 hour one-time class will give you a review of the stages of labor and how second or more pregnancies are different from the first pregnancy. The class primarily focuses on labor tools for experienced parents with practice recommendations to do at home. It also includes a section on helping your older child or children to integrate the experience...