January 2008
Parent Education
Seattle Area
Mommy Running Lessons. Getting back into a healthy exercise routine after giving birth is hard. In between the feedings, diaper changes and endless responsibilities, it’s not easy to fit in mommy-time. Running coach Beth Baker (aka Coach Beth) has been there. After giving birth to her son in November 2006, she got back into running and lost 50 pounds of baby weight gain. Realizing that running can be hard and scary, and that navigating big jogging strollers can be intimidating, Baker was inspired to start her new business, Mommy Running Group Lessons. It is a way to get moms moving again, and to bring their babies along if they want. She offers lessons and encouragement to moms of all fitness levels, starting them off walk-running and gradually working up to more strenuous activity. The lessons take place at various Seattle locations; each location is chosen in part by its proximity to swing sets so that after the sessions toddlers can unwind and moms can talk.
Classes meet at noon on Mondays at Hiawatha Park in West Seattle, 10am Tuesdays at Cal Anderson Park on Capitol Hill, and 10:30am Wednesdays at various Seattle locations. Register online. $40 for four sessions or $100 for eight weeks of unlimited sessions. Individual coaching is also available. 206-291-7513. http://sahm.meetup.com/2304. www.runningevolution.com.
Birth and Beyond. What Do Doulas Do? 10:30am Jan. 12. FREE. 2610 E Madison St., Seattle. 206-324-4831. info@birthandbeyond.com.
Dogs Day Out. Barks & Babes (living with baby and dog), 11am-12:30pm Jan. 27. $20 (humans only), pre-register. 6733 15th Ave. NW, Seattle. 206-706-4875. www.dogsdayoutseattle.com.
Gilda’s Club Seattle. Understanding and Supporting Grieving Children, 7-8:30pm (refreshments 6:45pm) Jan. 24. FREE, pre-register. 1400 Broadway, Seattle. 206-709-1400. www.gildasclubseattle.org.
The HANDLE Institute International. Get a HANDLE on Neurodevelopmental Differences, 9am-4:30pm Jan. 26-27. $90-$275 through Jan. 11, $150-$350 after Jan. 11. Casey Family Bldg., 1300 Dexter Ave. N, Seattle. 206-204-6000. www.handle.org.
International Dyslexia Association, Washington State Branch. A Simulation: Walk in the Shoes of a Person with Dyslexia, 7-8pm Jan. 24, Renton location. $10 donation requested, pre-register at info@wabida.org. Neuroscience for Educators, 7-8pm Jan. 31, Shoreline location. $5 donation requested. Kohlwes Education Center, 300 SW Seventh, Renton. Shoreline Center, 18560 First Ave. NE, Shoreline. 206-382-1020. www.wabida.org.
Jewish Family Service. A Conversation with Parents about “The Blessing of a Skinned Knee,” 3-5pm Jan. 13. $10 suggested donation, pre-register. Seattle Jewish Community School, 12351 Eighth Ave. NE, Seattle. 206-461-3240 ext. 3146. www.jfsseattle.org.
Music Sprout Piano Studio. Early Childhood Music Class Information Session, for parents of newborn-age 5, 7:30-8:30pm Jan. 14. FREE, pre-register, no children at session. Beacon Hill area, Seattle. 206-325-1336. www.musicsprout.com.
Puget Sound Adlerian Society and Positive Discipline Association. Teaching Parenting the Positive Discipline Way workshop, 6:30-8:30pm Jan. 31, 8:30am-4:30pm Feb. 1-2. $330, $295 30 days in advance. (Jan. 31 is a FREE parenting talk, Parenting from the Heart). Cooper Elementary, 1901 SW Genesee St., Seattle. 866-767-3472. www.posdis.org.
Urban Wellth. First Food to First Year (for parents of ages 2-8 months, children welcome), 11:30am Wednesdays Jan. 9-Feb. 13. $111 or drop-in with a punch card. 1124 Harrison St., Seattle. 206-262-9282. www.urbanwellth.com.
Eastside
Bellevue Parks and Community Services. CPR Training for Adult/Child Victims, 7-10pm Jan. 8 or 24. $30. How to Start the Family Fitness Habit, 6:30-7:30pm Jan. 24. $40. Various locations, Bellevue. 425-452-6885. www.bellevuewa.gov.
Bilingual/Bicultural Family Network. Raising Bilingual Children, 9:30am-12:30pm Jan. 26. $29. North Campus, Bellevue Community College, W273 10700 Northup Way, Bellevue. 425-564-2263. www.biculturalfamily.org/seminars.html.
Kirkland Parks and Recreation. Become the Parent You Want to Be with Positive Discipline, 7-9pm Thursdays Jan. 8-Feb. 25. $120, $150 per couple. Peter Kirk Community Center, 352 Kirkland Ave., Kirkland. 425-587-3336. www.kirklandparks.net.
Teaching Parents Association. January Meeting: Helen Thayer, Author of “Polar Dreams” (she’ll also talk to kids about career options for writers), 7-9pm Jan. 8. FREE. Woodinville Community Center, 17401 133rd Ave. NE, Woodinville. 206-654-5658. www.washtpa.org.
World Association for Children and Parents. Adoption Information Meeting, 7-9pm Thursdays, except holidays. FREE. 315 S Second St., Renton. 206-575-4550. www.wacap.org.
North Sound
MOSS (Mothers of South Snohomish) Club. Support group for stay-at-home moms offers friendship, networking, activities for moms and children and other diverse resources. Meetings 10am first Tuesdays. Hope Church at Silver Lake, 11329 23rd Dr. SE, Everett. www.mothersofsouthsnohomish.org.
Pathways for Women YWCA. Building Family Strengths parenting class series, 6:30-8 pm Tuesdays Jan. 22-March 25 or 1-2:30 pm Wednesdays Jan. 23-March 26 at confidential Lynnwood location, or 5:30-7pm Wednesdays Jan. 23-March 26 at confidential Everett location. Free to income-eligible families. 425-774-9843 ext. 223 or 877-773-9843 ext. 223. www.ywcaworks.org.
South Sound
Bates Technical College. Mommy & Me Tea (moms and babies to 6 months), 1-2pm Jan. 3. FREE. Conscious Fathering (expectant fathers and fathers of 3 months and younger), 6-9pm Jan. 3. $35, scholarships available, grandfathers free. Bates South Campus, Portable “G,” 2201 S 78th St., Tacoma. 253-680-7500 or 800-562-7099 ext. 7500. www.bates.ctc.edu/homefamily.
Farther Afield
Hands On Children’s Museum. Power Parenting: Postpartum Depression - How Is It Really Going? 6:30-8pm Jan. 8. FREE, pre-register, free childcare (limited accommodations for younger than age 2). Parents as Teachers, 12:30-1:30pm Jan. 15. FREE, pre-register. 106 11th Ave. SW, Olympia. 360-956-0818. www.hocm.org.
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