All Triple P seminars and workshops are free and open to the public. Register in advance to receive free childcare. To register, call (831) 465-2217 or go online to www.first5scc.org/calendar/parent-trainings.
Tuesday, Sept. 6 • 7-8 p.m.
Triple P Workshop: Developing Good Bedtime Routines
Toys ‘R’ Us (furniture section) • 1600 Commercial Way, Santa Cruz
Attend this free parenting workshop to learn common reasons why children have difficulty going to bed and sleeping through the night; how to create peaceful bedtime routines that work; and tips to help children develop healthy sleep habits. http://first5scc.org/workshop-developing-good-bedtime-routines-0
Wednesday, Sept. 7 • 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m.
Triple P Together in the Park
Felton Covered Bridge Park Corner of Graham Hill Road & Mt. Hermon Road, Felton
This is a free drop-in playgroup. http://www.first5scc.org/calendar/parent-trainings
Thursdays, Sept. 8 – 29, 5-6:30 p.m.
Triple P Workshop: Preventing and Managing Tantrums
La Manzana Community Resources, 521 Main St. Suite E, Watsonville
Attend this free parenting workshop to learn common reasons why children have tantrums; strategies to prevent tantrums from happening; and how to stay calm and handle tantrums if they do occur. This class meets once a week for four weeks every Thursday and will be taught in Spanish. http://first5scc.org/node/1411
Mondays, Sept. 12 – Nov. 14 • 6-8 p.m.
Triple P Group for Families with Children with Special Needs: Stepping Stones
Santa Cruz County Office of Education, Ocean/Pacific Room (2nd Floor), 400 Encinal St., Santa Cruz
Attend this free group event to meet other families and learn practical strategies to promote children’s development and potential; teach children new skills and behaviors; and manage disruptive behaviors and developmental issues that are common among children who have disabilities. This class meets once a week for 10 weeks on Mondays. http://first5scc.org/10-week-group-stepping-stones-triple-p-group-session-1
Monday, Sept. 12 • 6-7:30 p.m.
Triple P Workshop: Going Shopping with Your Children
La Manzana Community Resources, 521 Main St. Suite E, Watsonville
Learn common reasons why shopping trips can be difficult for children, how to prepare your child for a successful shopping trip, and other tips to help make shopping trips enjoyable for you and your child. This class will be taught in Spanish. http://first5scc.org/node/1374
Monday, Sept. 19 • 6-7:30 p.m.
Triple P Workshop: Going Shopping with Your Children
Live Oak Community Resources, 1740 17th Ave., Santa Cruz
Learn common reasons why shopping trips can be difficult for children, how to prepare your child for a successful shopping trip, and other tips to help make shopping trips enjoyable for you and your child. http://first5scc.org/workshop-going-shoping-your-child
Wednesday, Sept. 21 • 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m.
Triple P Together in the Park
Felton Covered Bridge Park, Corner of Graham Hill Road & Mt. Hermon Road, Felton
This is a free drop-in playgroup. http://www.first5scc.org/calendar/parent-trainings
Friday, Sept. 30 • 6-8 p.m.
Triple P Workshop for Families with Children with Special Needs: Morning & Bedtime Transitions
Head Start 225 Westridge Dr. Watsonville
Attend this free parenting workshop to learn how to prevent or reduce behavior challenges during morning and bedtime transitions and how children with special needs benefit from having predictable routine. http://first5scc.org/workshop-morning-bedtime-transitions-families-children-special-needs