Monthly Archive for April, 2011

Tiny Tykes Playgroup

Facilitated By: Hayley Sonneborn, NECN Parent

Thursdays, May 5 – June 9

9:30 – 11:00 am

The Cole Center, 179 Boden Lane

 

This 6-week playgroup is for children 18-30 months old with a caregiver.  Children will enjoy a curriculum, rich with developmental opportunities! Activities will include: free play, snack, craft, gross motor play, and a circle time with stories and songs.

*Please bring a NUT-FREE snack from home.

*Transportation Available Upon Request.

Registration Required!

Call 508-655-2557

Published on April 26, 2011 in Uncategorized. Closed

Pediatric First Aid & CPR for Parents

In Collaboration with Century Health Systems

Facilitated By: Juanita Allen, EMT

2 Wednesdays

May 11 & May 18

7:00-8:30pm

The Cole Center, 179 Boden Lane

 

This 2 part workshop, teaches participants how to manage sudden illness and injuries in a child during the first few minutes until health professionals arrive.  Topics include first aid basics, medical emergencies, injuries, asthma care, AND infant and child CPR.

NOTE: Participation in this workshop does not result in certification, it is strickly informational.

*Childcare and Transportation Available Upon Request.

Registration Required by Wednesday, May 4th!

Call 508-655-2557

Limited Space Available- Registration will be done by Lottery

Published on April 26, 2011 in Uncategorized. Closed

Mother’s Day Yoga & Relaxation

Facilitated By: Maggie Sky, M.A.

Tuesday, May 10th

7-8:15pm

The Cole Center, 179 Boden Lane

 

Here is your opportunity to take some time for you! Clear your mind of carpools, work, laundry, and all of your other day to day stressors during this 75 minute workshop. Focus on your breathing and learn techniques you can use throughout the day to calm your mind!

*Wear comfortable clothes that do not restrict movement.

*Childcare and Transportation Available Upon Request.

*Please bring yoga mat from home if you have one, otherwise one will be provided.

Registration Required by Tuesday, May 3rd!

Call 508-655-2557

Limited Space Available- Registration will be done by Lottery

Published on April 26, 2011 in Uncategorized. Closed

Children and Their Behaviors: A NEW Parenting Series

Facilitated by: Jill Vetstein LICSW, CIMI

Parenting Coach and Educator
Developmental Specialist

Mondays 7:00-8:30pm
The Church of Christ
324 North Main Street, Natick

SIGN UP FOR ONE OR ALL SIX!
For Parents of Children 15mo-5yrs
Registration Required, Call 508-655-2557!
Childcare available upon request!

The Testing Child– May 2

  • Explains why children test and repeat negative behaviors.
  • Helps understand a child’s motives when behaving negatively.
  • Learn how to better understand your child.
  • Gain wisdom and ability to step back and assess a situation with clarity and confidence.

Modifying Your Child’s Behaviors: Discipline vs. Punishment– May 9

  • Learn concrete strategies for changing behaviors and when to use each strategy.
  • Discuss a variety of interventions and have an opportunity to ask questions about your own circumstances.
  • Become empowered with new skills!

Talking Time Outs: If, When, Why and How to Give Time Outs– May 16

  • Explore the pros and cons to giving time outs and the alternatives.
  • Learn what a time out actually is, when it is appropriate to use, and how to give one effectively.
  • Discuss challenges such as varying locations and willful children.
  • Learn strategies to teach your children how to calm down and reorganize.

Toddlers, Tantrums and Melt Downs Oh My!!!!- May 23

  • Understand why children often have tantrums.
  • Learn how to avoid and handle tantrums in various settings.

Child’s Play: Can’t We All Get Along?- June 6

  • Learn strategies to teach your children how to share and take turns.
  • Learn how to address grabbing, pushing, hording, and forfeiting toys.

Discipline with Love & Guidance– June 13

  • Learn positive child rearing skills.
  • Lessen the amount of frustration, yelling and punishments used with your child.
  • Your kids and your sanity will thank you for coming!
Published on April 11, 2011 in Uncategorized. Closed

Open Playtimes @ NECN

Hello NECN Families!

Since our quarterly schedule is brand new! We wanted to remind you all that our open gym and drop in times have changed. Open gym times are no longer age specific, but we will be putting out more “big kid” equipment for our afternoon times.  Open gym is located in The Cole Center gym on your left when you walk through the doors and Drop-In is in the NECN Playroom (take a right at the first hallway, we are the last door on the right). Please remember to sign in with first and last names. Hope to see you all soon!

OPEN GYM

Monday:               3:00-4:30p

Tuesday:               9:30-10:30a    &    3:00-4:30

Wednesday:         9:30-10:30a

Thursday:             9:30-10:30a

Friday:                   9:30-10:30a

 

DROP IN

Tuesday:               12:00-4:00p

Wednesday:         12:00-4:00p

Thursday:             12:00-2:00p    (Pre-Walkers ONLY)

Published on April 4, 2011 in Uncategorized. Closed

Parent Workshop: Talking About Touching

April 6, 2011
7:00 pmto8:30 pm
7:00 pmto8:30 pm
7:00 pmto8:30 pm

Free parent workshop offered by Natick Early Childhood Network

Wednesday, April 6, 2011 from 7:00 – 8:30pm at NECN, 179 Boden Lane, Natick.

The workshop, entitled Talking About Touching will include a viewing of the film, What Do I Say Now? and a discussion to assist parents in talking with their children about personal safety rules and touching safety.  Facilitated by Judith A. Dixon, M.Ed. and Talking About Touching trainer.

Click here to view the full informational flyer.

All are welcome: please call 508-655-2557 to pre-register.  Limited complimentary childcare is available.

Published on March 30, 2011 in Uncategorized. Closed