Tuesday, March 11, 2014

Families First Playgroup in The Dalles

Meets every Thursday at Gateway Church in The Dalles. It's a free opportunity for children 0-5. Fun activities, playground & more.

Opening Doors - Family Classes in Spanish

It's a  comprehensive  10­session  parent  leadership  and  advocacy  training  program  starting October 30th for   parents  with  children  from  birth  to  5  years  old.     During  each  session,    parents  are  engaged  in  different  topics  including  how  to  be  your child's first teacher, goal setting, communication, ages and stages of development and more. Child care and light dinner offered.

Also Check out Making Parenting a Pleasure parenting classes in Spanish every Thursday. For more info, call Gabriel   Muro  at  (541) 490­6429 . Both classes take place in the Pine Grove/Odell area.

Parenting Today Class

It's a year round 12 week parenting series in The Dalles on Wednesday nights. Parents, grandparents, and caregivers of children from newborn to age 12 will enjoy learning about: The importance of play, helping your child learn, discipline, child development, praise and encour- agement and more. This 12-week series may be joined at any time, after calling to register.

Gorge Grown Farmers Market

Every Thursday from 6-7pm, with over 20 vendors selling locally raised vegetables, fruit, meat, cheese, eggs, bread and more. In addition, the live music, local hot food vendors and festive family-friendly atmosphere that have become beloved market traditions continue.

WAAAM Museum Second Saturday

Please join us! Ride in antique cars, watch the antique planes take off and land, eat ... drink ... be merry! Join us the of each month Second Saturday, when WAAAM gets the engines running. Check our Events Page for more info on WAAAM events throughout the season.

Parenting in the Gorge Guide for Hood River and Wasco Counties

It's everything you'd like to know about opportunities & resources for parents - welcome baby resources, library story times, playgroups, wonderworks playstation, parenting classes for toddlers to teens!

Group Games Social Group at Kidsense

This group is designed to guide students in developing appropriate social skills important for students as the create friendships and being to participate in various school and community activities. Emphasis will be in communication skills, working with others and friendship skills. Group begins September 26, every Wednesday from 5-6pm.  Call Kidsense at 541-386-0009 for more information and to register.

Recommended Websites for Kids

The Hood River County Library announces that the Association of Library Services to Children has created a guide to parents for their child’s online use.  See their recommended websites for kids.

Providence Coffee Shop Teaches Life Skills for Local Students

Walk through the main entrance of Providence Hood River Memorial Hospital, and chances are you will notice the smell of coffee—and the energy of high school students at Sacred Grounds Coffee Shop. The Youth Transition Program at Hood River Valley High School is using the café to provide valuable work experience for youth with barriers to employment.

Wonderworks Children's Museum Recycled Art Class

Come participate in a recycled art class with art teacher and master recycler, Cynthia Caudill! The class will be on Tuesday November 5 from 4-4:45. Each child will have the opportunity to make their own notebook from recycled items.

Breastfeeding Support Group

The Columbia Gorge Breastfeeding Coalition will begin a newly formed mother-to-mother support group that offers guidance during this important time. The group is conducted by a trained facilitator who listens and guides the discussion, two Wednesdays per month.

Parent Connections Group at KidSense Pediatric Therapy Center

Parents share their personal experiences related to Sensory Processing Disorder. Meetings will take place the 2nd Monday of Every month.

Chatting with Kids about Being Online

This publication was put together by OnGuardOnline.gov which provides “practical tips from the federal government and the technology community to help you guard against internet fraud, secure your computers, and protect your privacy.

Good Parenting Support

Here are a few excellent places to check for information or to call when you, a parent or a teenager you know needs some quick support and help. Parent Trust for Washington Children.

Parent Trust Family Help Line: 1-800-932-HOPE (4673) - Toll-free in Washington State.
Washington State Teenline:1-800-562-1240