Click here to visit our online registration page.
Our classes vary between:
- One to three sessions
- Sixty to ninety minutes
- Are held during the day, at night, or on weekends
Our services give parents the opportunity to learn about child development and get answers to their questions. Many also find support and friendship in an informal and entertaining setting. Sliding scale fees are available by request.
Classes are held at
- Innsbrook
- St. Mary's Hospital
- Memorial Regional Medical Center
- St. Francis Medical Center
- Family-centered agencies and schools located throughout the Richmond area.
Please click here to view currently available classes.
From Surviving to Thriving: (Stress Management for the New or Expectant Parent)
When: August 3, 2010 | 6:30 pm | FREE | Michelle Johnston | Innsbrook
Being prepared for the stresses and changes of parenthood can lessen their impact and enhance the joy a new baby brings to a family. Babies welcome. Discuss: Personal and work related changes The best ways to communicate with your partner How to set up a support system Valuable relaxation techniques Click here to register [googleMap ... Read More
First Steps for Fathers (For New and Expecting Dads)
When: August 5, 2010 | 6:30 pm | FREE! | Paul Pearce | Innsbrook
Using the Conscious Fathering Program curriculum participants will learn: How to swaddle, calm and soothe a baby; Become familiar with the basic parental tools needed during the first 3 months of life; Lean a baby’s typical cycle of care from feeding to diapering; sleeping to crying. Click here to register [googleMap name="Innsbrook" width="560" ... Read More
Keeping Your “Cool” (For Parents of Children of 5-11 years)
When: August 10, 2010 | 6:30 pm | $25 | Valerie McAllister | Innsbrook
• When kids push the “hot” buttons, parents get angry and upset. • Talk about your anger, kids' reactions to your anger and what to do about it. • Get some “cool” suggestions for keeping emotions from getting the best of your parent/child interactions. Click here to register [googleMap name="Innsbrook" width="560" height="400"]4121 Cox Road,Glen Allen, VA ... Read More
Changes, Changes, Changes (Parents of Children of All Ages)
When: August 11, 2010 | 6:30 pm | $25 | Susan Brown | Innsbrook
• Discuss how children of all ages function best in an environment of structure routine and predictability. • Help children become adaptive to change in a world that is never static. • Learn to give them coping skills whether they are dealing with a change of school, a move to a new home or a ... Read More
Raising the “Cool” Kid (For Parents of Children Ages 5-11 years)
When: August 12, 2010 | 6:30 pm | $25 | Valerie McAllister | Innsbrook
• Unmanaged anger in children can lead to larger problems down the road. • Discuss causes of children’s anger. • Teach children to express their anger and frustration in age appropriate ways. • Learn strategies for helping them to manage these feelings. [googleMap name="Innsbrook" width="560" height="400"]4121 Cox Road,Glen Allen, VA 23060[/googleMap] Read More
FREE! Happiest Baby on the Block (New and Expecting Parents)
When: August 17, 2010 | 6:30 pm | FREE | Susan Brown | Innsbrook
Simple techniques that help to calm even the fussiest baby. Bring parenting questions Receive a free Happiest Baby DVD Click here to register [googleMap width="560" height="400"]4121 Cox Road,Glen Allen, VA 23060[/googleMap] Read More
The Cyber Scene from a Parental Viewpoint (Parents of Children of All Ages)
When: August 18, 2010 | 6:30 pm | $25 | Michelle Johnston | Innsbrook
• Learn how to set up house rules and parameters for safety while still supporting social independence in children. • Get a quick snapshot of the cyber scene that encompasses computers, video-gaming, phones and handhelds. • Understand how children are drawn to the cyber scene and where it fits into 21st century lifestyles. • Discuss the steps ... Read More
Making Sense of Preschool Meltdowns (Parents of Children Ages 2-5 years)
When: August 19, 2010 | 6:30 pm | $25 | Michelle Johnston | Innsbrook
• Discuss some of the most common meltdowns parents of preschoolers experience. • Understand why meltdowns happen in families. • Get some effective strategies for minimizing their frequency and intensity. [googleMap name="Innsbrook" width="560" height="400"]4121 Cox Road,Glen Allen, VA 23060[/googleMap] Read More
When Children Whine and Nag (Parents of Children Ages 2-9 years)
When: August 24, 2010 | 6:30 pm | $25 | Susan Brown | Innsbrook
• Whining is a common childhood method of getting adult response. • Discuss what children whine about and why they do it. • Learn some strategies to help break the whining habit. Click here to register [googleMap width="560" height="400"]4121 Cox Road,Glen Allen, VA 23060[/googleMap] Read More
Connecting with Your Teens
When: August 25, 2010 | 6:30 pm | $25 | Tammy Rose | Innsbrook
• Develop effective communication techniques your teen will respond to • Establish a positive respectful, relationship while maintaining your role as parent • Find out how to keep your teen “talking” to you • Get tips for handling typical teen issues of concern • Learn the importance of maintaining your role as parent Click here to register [googleMap name="Innsbrook" width="560" ... Read More
