Parenting and Relationship Workshops
Wednesday, September 17
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
please bring a sack lunch
Sorry no childcare will be offered for these classes, as 4 hours is beyond the maximum childcare limit. Quiet babies in arms welcome.
This class focuses on the primacy of connection in parenting children of all ages, and on parenting without punishments or rewards. Look deeply past difficult behaviors to discover the underlying needs of our children (and ourselves), and begin to use concrete tools to respond effectively to parenting challenges.
Our interactive class covers respectful limit setting, developmental norms, listening to feelings and many practical ideas about what to do instead of being either an authoritarian or a permissive parent.
Incorporates concepts from the work of Alfie Kohn (Unconditional Parenting), Dr. Gordon Neufeld (Hold on to Your Kids), Lawrence J. Cohen (Playful Parenting) and Marshall Rosenburg (NVC), as well as the professional and personal experience of Lyla and Emily.
“We were motivated, energized, supported and became far more positive in our approach with our 3 year old. We immediately saw some results.” Lisa
“I really loved the fact that both Lyla and Emily are *in the trenches* so to speak and the class felt very community oriented.” A.
“These are ladies who know their stuff and are clearly passionate about sharing it with others.” P.
Cost: $49 per person, $79 per couple - SLIDING SCALE AVAILABLE - for sliding scale, contact Lyla@zenana-spa.com.
Registration fee includes the option to participate in an online email group for continued support for connected parenting. Participants also go home with the class syllabus, which includes many valuable articles and resources for continued enrichment (or sharing with partners) at home.
To register: Reserve your space - register now! Call (503) 754-2718 to register or email Lyla@zenana-spa.com with questions.
Cancellation policy: 2 weeks for full refund, otherwise registration fees can be applied to subsequent workshop.
Facilitated by:
Lyla Wolfenstein, B.S., IBCLC, RLC
Parent Educator, Lactation Consultant and Mother of 2 and
Emily Troper, ECE
Early Childhood Educator and Mother of 4
From Couplehood to Parenthood - Navigating the Transition
Cost: $120 per couple
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
September 13, 20, and 27
It's well understood that healthy couple relationships promote better parenting. But the transition to parenthood can heighten stress and conflict between partners. Most classes available for expectant and new parents help them prepare for childbirth and the newborn period - but few offer resources to support couples' relationships once the baby comes home.
This 3-session workshop is geared for expectant and new parents (parents of children up through toddler age). We will address communication skills, conflict management, and relationship enhancement during the transition to parenthood and beyond. The workshop is didactic, skill-based, and fun. Research suggests that parents who receive this type of intervention show lasting changes in the quality of their relationship and in the way they communicate, which in turn may confer benefits for their children's cognitive and emotional development.
Taught by Children's Program Psychologist, Allan D. Cordova, Ph.D.
Allan D. Cordova, Ph.D., Licensed Psychologist Allan Cordova is the proud father of two daughters. He received his Ph.D. in clinical psychology from the University of Denver and completed his internship at the University of Washington. He also spent two years in the UW School of Nursing as a postdoctoral fellow in prevention science. Since 2002, Allan has been a staff psychologist at the Children’s Program, where he enjoys working with families and children of all ages. Areas of special interest include couples, teenagers, treatment of anxiety and depression, and family transitions.
Accessing the Higher Spiritual Connection Between Mother & Child
Next Dates TBA
Cost: $160 (includes both days)
Please join certified teachers Ami Oyarzabal and Marci Anderson as they present unique ancient Indian spiritual knowledge for Mother, Child & Family.
Gain invaluable soul-level techniques specific for the journey of motherhood. Leave with easy to manage mantras for daily use, insight into the deeper soul-level connection between Mother & Child, and access to a strong peace and happiness for any situation.
- Discover why Mother is the highest healer
- Learn specific mantras for pregnancy and beyond
- Learn how to pull divine, positive energy to yourself, your family and your home
- Gain simple ways to provide divine energy for your baby while in the womb and up to three years after birth
- We provide the tools to create a deep soul connection between you and your children.
The Language of Parenting - Words Weave Magic
Introduction
Next Date TBA
We feed our children organic food and dress them in healthy clothing,do we care for them as richly with our words? When parents master the artful use of language, relationships are deepened, and children feel even more confident and capable. Learn practical skills that you can use immediately. $25/person, $35/couple
To register contact:
503-493-7404
or email Janet
Limited child care available by calling 503-238-6262
The Language of Parenting - Words Weave Magic
Class Series
Next Dates TBA
In this five-week class series we will acknowledge the wisdom you already have in your parenting and add to it through story, discussion, lecture and self-reflection. You'll learn positive language that increases confidence and deepens family connections. Understanding learning styles, temperaments, and the importance of body language and rapport will increase your effectiveness as a parent. Learn practical skills you can use immediately. $195 includes manual.
To register contact: 503-493-7404 or email Janet
Limited child care available by calling 503-238-6262.
Infant Massage -
Touch Communication & Baby Yoga
For pre-crawling infants and their parent(s) / caregiver(s)
4 week series on Wednesdays, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
2008 Series:
8/6 - 8/27
10/8 - 10/29
11/12 - 12/3
$80 (or sliding scale as needed); includes handouts and resources
10% discount for repeat students for January class.
Space is limited to 8 families, so please register early.
To register: Call (503) 238-mama (6262)
Are you looking for something new and fun and loving to share with yourself and your baby?
I invite you to learn the ancient arts of infant massage and yoga through respectful touch and movement interactions with your baby. Nurturing touch in the early months is vital to health and wellbeing and is an important component in brain development. You will learn methods for connecting with your baby through touch with strokes and movements for legs/feet, tummy/chest, arms/hands, back and face while respecting baby pacing and cues. You will also learn to weave baby yoga “poses” and activities into the massage interaction, which support your baby’s natural development. The yoga poses and movements are based on Itsy Bitsy Yoga®, which include unique “sing and do” methods to help baby (and parent) calm and relax.
This class setting provides a supportive environment for moms/dads/caregivers to connect with peers and allows them to slow down and hang out with baby. You will learn to keenly observe and be present with your precious child to enhance and deepen your relationship through touch and gentle movements. This relationship deepening will last a lifetime.
Some of the main benefits are:
- New ways of communicating are learned
- It is relaxing and fun for parent/caregiver and baby
- Baby sleeps better and releases daily stress
- Baby has an improved sense of his/her body in relationship to the world around himself/herself
- Supports baby’s developing digestive system and can provide relief from gastric discomfort
- Parents have greater confidence in their parenting abilities
- Group classes provide the opportunity to connect with other families and time to be in a slower paced environment
- The bond/attachment and attunement are deepened
taught by Carol River, LMT
503-280-0238
carol@riverhealing.com
www.riverhealing.com
Carol has worked with hundreds of families over the past ten years, serving in a variety of roles: doula, instructor, massage therapist. Carol specializes in prenatal and postpartum massage as well as gentle, family-centered bodywork including CranioSacral Therapy for newborns and infants. Carol has shared massage, yoga, movement and song with her own child for the past three years.
Money Management - Making the Most of Your Financial Future
Next Dates TBA
$5-10 suggested donation will go to Nursing Mother’s Counsel of Oregon
Workbook included, Snacks provided.
To register, please call Diane at 503-238-6036 x203 or email to dsehnes@wradvisors.com
Please join me for a holistic overview of how to manage your money now and into the future.
We will discuss:
- What’s Important about money to you? Has anyone asked you this question before?
- Where does your money go?
Have you ever looked at how you spend your money? Do you have a spending plan?
- Your cash reserves: Do you have any? How much should you have?
- The “what if” question: Are you protected if the “what if” actually happens?
- How money works: Hmm?
- Taxes & how to win: Federal Income Taxes, other Taxes, Tax savings, Pre-tax investing
- Retirement: Types of Retirement Plans, Time Line, Planning, Social Security
- Sending your children to college: How do you plan for this? Funding strategies.
- Estate planning: Wills, family beneficiaries, charitable gift, etc.
- The next steps: Your financial goals & Financial Planning
*Taught by Diane Sague Ehnes, Financial Advisor with Waddell & Reed, www.dsehnes.wradvisors.com. Diane is a mom, wife, sister and friend living in SE Portland with her husband, two young boys, and dog Reilly. She is also a childbirth instructor and is involved in her community. Diane has a passion to teach those who are in the midst of important life transitions helping to make the sometimes overwhelming and scary more simple and comfortable.
Financial Planning - A Comprehensive Financial Roadmap
Next Dates TBA
$5-10 suggested donation will go to Nursing Mother’s Counsel of Oregon
Snacks provided.
To register, please call Diane at 503-238-6036 x203 or email to dsehnes@wradvisors.com
Please join me to discover the importance of and the components involved in creating a comprehensive financial roadmap that will help you plan for your family’s personal and financial goals. You may discover if you are already on the right track or what you need to get there.
We will be discussing:
- What is Financial Planning?
- How Does it Work?
- What Tools Are Involved?
- Why is it Important for My Family?
Taught by Diane Sague Ehnes, Financial Advisor with Waddell & Reed, www.dsehnes.wradvisors.com. Diane is a mom, wife, sister and friend living in SE Portland with her husband, two young boys, and dog Reilly. She is also a childbirth instructor and is involved in her community. Diane has a passion to teach those who are in the midst of important life transitions helping to make the sometimes overwhelming and scary more simple and comfortable.
6 week session, $89
Increase the intimacy between you and your child by empowering her to communicate her needs, wants and thoughts with you!
Our baby sign language classes take communication to the next level. In our engaging classes, you will sign, sing, play and learn about your baby's development! Learn how to sign easily during your day, increase the intimacy of your interactions, enhance concept development, decrease tantrums and understand how your baby sees & enjoys his world!
Next Dates TBA
- Series A -best for children 6-24mos
Series A description: Sign for Success
best for children 10-24mos. For families who have completed Series A.- Learn how many & what types of signs are essential for success
- Use signs to recognize & foster your child's individual interests
- Signs: meal time, fun-time, daily routine, early animals and more
Series B description (dates TBA): Signs for Early Learning
best for children 10-24mos. For families who have completed Series A.
-Use signs to facilitate concept development & encourage/clarify early speech
-Learn strategies for expanding your interactions & increasing intimacy
-Signs: outside, sports, opposites, community and more!
Series C description:
Advanced/Abstract Concepts
best for children 12-24mos. For families who have completed Series A & B.
-Facilitate comprehension of abstract ideas
-Use signs to enhance 2-way conversations
-Signs: transportation, emotions, colors and more!
Offered by Portland Early Learning Project
For more information and to register online visit us at www.portlandearlylearning.com
