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1-3 Year Olds Yearlong (12-42 Months)YearlongWaitlistYour energetic little one is growing and trying new things, so establishing routines and being consistent is very important. As your child learns through play and social interactions, you will discuss parenting techniques that help you appreciate the "little things" in your life. Open registration begins in the fall followed by priority registration for our winter and spring sessions, allowing the group participants to remain together for the entire school year. Parents move to a separate room for discussion. New participants are welcome to register if space is available. Parents move to a separate room for discussion.2020 Winter ECFE
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2-3 Year OldsAge Group ClassesWaitlistPlaying, learning, and discovering are the current priorities as your toddler transitions to a preschooler. Explore a variety of skills that can help you nurture and guide your child through these early years. Parents move to a separate room for discussion. Sibling care available.2020 Winter ECFE
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Waitlist2-4 Year OldsAge Group ClassesWhat strengthens a bond between a parent and child more than playing and learning together? Come and gain knowledge of child growth and development, temperament styles, and discipline techniques. Learn ways to strengthen your relationship with your child to make learning fun and discipline easier. Parents move to a separate room for discussion. Sibling care is available.2020 Winter ECFE
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PopularBaby & Me (0-12 Months)Non-Separating ClassesYour child will experience new sights and sounds while interacting and engaging with new people and objects. Parents will discuss the importance of early learning with songs and activities to do at home. Nannies welcome.2020 Winter ECFE
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PopularBreakfast and Books (0-5 Years)Saturday ClassesWhat's better than Saturday morning cartoons? Saturday morning books! Begin your Saturday exploring early literacy with a breakfast treat and a classic story time, putting together a book to take home, and some one-on-one time between you, your little one, and a book. Parents and children remain together for the entire class.2020 Winter ECFE
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Cabin Fever Fun (2-5 Years)Saturday ClassesWhen the winter wind blows, there is still lots of fun happening at PAIIR. Explore creative and fun ideas to not only survive winter with your children, but to enjoy it! Parents and children remain together for the entire class.2020 Winter ECFE
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Creating Your Parenting Strategy (2-5 Years)Focus ClassesAre you looking for a way to put your parenting knowledge into practice? Need a little boost and support to get there? If you’ve been to a PAIIR class before, you probably know a bit about what you wish you could do better or how you’d like to improve as a parent. In this workshop, we will look at both short-term goals for parents and long-term goals for children. Each parent will write his or her own individual parenting goal and will work, with support and knowledge from others, to be a more intentional parent. Parents move to a separate room for discussion.2020 Winter ECFE
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Dad & Me (0-5 Years)Age Group ClassesBeing a parent is the most rewarding, and at times, the most challenging job you will ever have. Strengthen your relationship with your child through learning and play and meet other dads to discuss the importance of fatherhood. Parents move to a separate room for discussion in the Tuesday class.2020 Winter ECFE
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Dad & Me Yearlong (0-5 Years)YearlongBeing a parent is the most rewarding, and at times, the most challenging job you will ever have. Strengthen your relationship with your child through learning and play and meet other dads to discuss the importance of fatherhood. Parents move to a separate room for discussion. New participants are welcome to register if space is available.2020 Winter ECFE
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Fun Ones (10-23 Months)Non-Separating ClassesWaitlistEnjoy time with your growing toddler with play, planned activities and song. After parent and child activity time (PACT) a parent discussion occurs nearby while your toddler begins to explore about independence. Parent discussion will include topics such as healthy development, new behaviors, language development, and topics chosen by the group. Nannies welcome.2020 Winter ECFE
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Grandma/Grandpa & Me 0-5 yearsSaturday ClassesPopularCalling all Grandparents! Bring your favorite little ones to PAIIR for a morning of fun activities to enjoy together. Grandparents and children remain together for the entire class.2020 Winter ECFE
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WaitlistHanging Loose with Dr. Seuss (2-5 Years)Play with Purpose“The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go” – Dr. Seuss. Read, learn, and grow with fun rhyming activities and games. Parents and children remain together for the entire class.2020 Winter ECFE
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Infants & Toddlers (0-24 Months)Non-Separating ClassesMagic milestones come weekly during these ever-changing first two years! Rolling, scooting, crawling, walking, your little one is on the move! This class includes fun, PACT, followed by an informal parent discussion in the same room. Nannies welcome.2020 Winter ECFE
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Mental Health After Baby (0-18 Months)Focus ClassesThe True Story of Postpartum and Parenting. Join Allison Loftus, MA, LPC and Jennifer Taylor, M.Ed, licensed parent educator as they present on mental health during pregnancy and postpartum. Allison loves to share her knowledge of how to navigate the hills and valleys of mental health both as a mom and professional counselor. Jennifer, a parent educator and former childbirth instructor/doula, feels passionate about helping build strong relationships with their children, starting at (and after) birth. Parents move to a separate room for discussion.2020 Winter ECFE
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Mental Health After Baby (0-18 Months)Focus ClassesThe True Story of Postpartum and Parenting. Join Allison Loftus, MA, LPC and Jennifer Taylor, M.Ed, licensed parent educator as they present on mental health during pregnancy and postpartum. Allison loves to share her knowledge of how to navigate the hills and valleys of mental health both as a mom and professional counselor. Jennifer, a parent educator and former childbirth instructor/doula, feels passionate about helping build strong relationships with their children, starting at (and after) birth. Parents move to a separate room for discussion.2020 Winter ECFE
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Mental Health After Baby (0-18 Months)Focus ClassesThe True Story of Postpartum and Parenting. Join Allison Loftus, MA, LPC and Jennifer Taylor, M.Ed, licensed parent educator as they present on mental health during pregnancy and postpartum. Allison loves to share her knowledge of how to navigate the hills and valleys of mental health both as a mom and professional counselor. Jennifer, a parent educator and former childbirth instructor/doula, feels passionate about helping build strong relationships with their children, starting at (and after) birth. Parents move to a separate room for discussion.2020 Winter ECFE
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Move It (2-5 Years)Saturday ClassesHealthy habits and fitness start early and can be fun. Fitness helps the brain and body! Come to this class to spend some fun time moving and grooving. Activities, circle time and a healthy snack are included. Parents and children remain together for the entire class.2020 Winter ECFE
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Music Makers (2-5 years)Play with PurposeExplore instruments, practice listening and encourage creativity through music. Parents and children remain together for the entire class.2020 Winter ECFE
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Parenting a Child with Special Needs (Birth-Grade 5)Support GroupsThis support group is for parents with children who have a delay, disability, or illness. Discussion topics are chosen by the parents and are specifically focused on the families in the group. Parents can relax knowing that your child is in a safe, fun environment with experienced teachers. This class meets 1/14, 2/11, 3/10. Child care is available. No Fee.2020 Winter ECFE
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PopularParenting a Child with Spirited or Challenging Behaviors (2-5 Years)Focus Classes"Discipline is not something we do to children. It is something you develop within them" (Dr. Becky Bailey). Ok, but how? That is what we will spend our time talking about. Join other parents who find themselves at a loss of what to do with some of their child's behaviors. Parents will complete a simple questionnaire to identify need before registration is complete. Referrals are welcome. Parents move to a separate room for discussion.2020 Winter ECFE
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Positive DisciplineOnline ClassesDo you feel frustrated or helpless when your child doesn't listen, has a temper tantrum, or fights you over everything from bedtime to leaving the house in the morning? Then join us for a 6-week online course about Positive Discipline. In these six one-hour sessions, parents will learn tools to teach their children self-discipline, responsibility, respect for self and others, and kindness.2020 Winter ECFE
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Raising Children in a Diverse World (2-5 Years)Focus ClassesDiversity represents the full spectrum of human demographic differences. Children are born without bias, stereotypes, or judgement of others - they learn it from various cultural sources, including parents. In this class, we will explore the various ways of being diverse, our own biases, global citizenship, and how to help children be open to acceptance and inclusion. Parents move to a separate room for discussion.2020 Winter ECFE
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Raising Your Spirited Child (2-5 Years)Focus ClassesThis class is based off of Mary Sheedy Kurcinka’s book “Raising Your Spirited Child.” All of us come wired with our unique temperament. Spirited children possess raw temperament traits that are desired in adults but can be challenging for parents to parent. Let’s look at ourselves and our children through a “temperament lens” and add some temperament friendly tools to our parenting tool box. Parents move to a separate room for discussion.2020 Winter ECFE
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STEAM (Science Technology Engineering Art and Math) (3-5 Years)Age Group ClassesYour preschooler will be encouraged to explore, plan and create with the help of our staff. STEAM allows children to build upon their natural foundations. Parents will discuss the different vocabulary and systems that STEAM uses and help problem solve with their child using everyday objects. Parents move to a separate room for discussion.2020 Winter ECFE
