Parent & Family Trainings
Child Care Resource and Referral and Young Moms Connect invites parents to join us in LIFE PATH. Our goal is to give moms the opportunity to work on the everyday situations they face. Below are the area of LIFE’s PATH. We hope you will find them interesting and join us. While parents of any age are welcome to attend classes, thanks to a special grant from the NC Department of Public Health, parents ages 24 or younger can receive incentives for attendance, including gift cards to Babies R Us, Old Navy or Wilco Gas Stations.
Registration opens 3 weeks prior to the event date and closes 48 hours prior to the event date.
Food Bank Resources and Information:
January 12th & January 26th 9:00 am to 11:00 am.
Food Bank Event. Shauna Mitchell , Outreach Coordinator for the Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina will lead a training seminar about the services offered through the Food Bank.
Taco Zumba:
February 14th 11:00 am to 1:00 pm.
Creating healthy recipes for traditional meals and incorporating physical activity into your everyday life.
Money for Education:
February 21st 11 am - 12 pm
Understanding how to apply for financial aid for college. FASFA 101!
Parks, Walks and Fun!
March 6th 4:00pm to 6:00 pm
Outdoor play with your child is an important part of development. Learn what activities are appropriate for your child!
Laundry, Dust Bunnies and Dishes:
March 20th 10:00 am to 11:00 am OR March20th 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm.
Everyday housekeeping can be overwhelming! Come get awesome tips from our Professional Organizer, and relieve some of the stress in your life!
“What do I want to be?”
April 17th 10:30 am to 12:00 noon
Are you not sure what direction to take in your life? Come talk with career counselors to get tips on career choices.
“Is it Time For Another Baby? - Family Planning
April 26th 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm.
Discussing the importance of planned pregnancy, contraception and birth spacing between siblings.
“Do I Want to Own My Own Home?”
May 10th 10:00 am to 11:30 am.
A local real estate professional will share the “In & Outs” home purchasing. Learn the importance of credit scores, how to choose a realtor, the laws in North Carolina regarding purchasing a home.
Supporting Positive Behavior
May 24th 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm.
Understanding how behavior is a form of communication, and how to help your child with his or her expressions of emotions. Learn techniques to support behavior with your child.
Fun in the Sun & Water Play
June 5th 10:00am to 11:00 am; June 14th 3:00pm to 4:00 pm.
Information about sun protection and water safety.
Babysitter CO-OP
July 10th 4:00 to 5:00 pm.
Do you ever need a babysitter for errands, doctors appointments or “Date Night”? Come join our Babysitters CO-OP!
First Aid & CPR
July 12th 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
This essential training will prepare you for emergencies before they happen.
Couponing!!!
August 9th 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm.
Come learn how to make your dollar stretch!
Put the Butt Away!
August 14th 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Is tobacco apart of your daily life? In this class we will address the dangers of tobacco for yourself, child and family.
Doing It All: Mom, Partner, Career, School
September 6th 10:30 am to 12:30 pm.
In the class participants will gather organizational tools to balance all of the moving parts of life.
Where does the money go?!
September 18th 10:30 am to 12:30pm
Professional financial planners will help you SEE where the money goes from bills to luxury expenses.
Protecting Myself (a two part series)
October 16th & 17th 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm.
Safety tips about safe travel, situational awareness, car maintenance, healthy relationships and selfprotection.
For more information contact: Jessica.huff@onslowkids.org
