NAMI Family Support Group for Parents/Caregivers of Youth (11-17) 2nd and 4th Wednesdays 6:30 - 8pm Please join us for our upcoming free, drop-in support group for parents/caregivers of youth (11-17) with mental health challenges. Next group will be this Wednesday, June 22nd from 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. We are in need of more facilitators […]
What to Do Instead: Guiding Kids and Teens with Empathy and Trust Thursday, April 24, 7:30 - 9pm As parents, we want to help our kids get along with each other, respect and set healthy boundaries, and develop self-discipline. We know that the old ways of harsh discipline and unrealistic expectations don’t work. So what […]
Parent Nest: A guided play and connection series Fridays, April 7 - 28, 9:15 - 10am If those early parenting days feel like a mix of wonder and worry, you're not alone. Between those middle-of-the-night feeds and milestone questions, it's natural to feel both overwhelmed and amazed—sometimes in the same moment. While you're marveling at […]
Familypower: Starting Strong for ages 3-7 with their adults Sunday, April 27, 10 - 11am Through puppets and fun, interactive stories, learn how to introduce People Safety Skills and to continue to practice them in your daily life. Help your child learn how to handle a friend saying something mean, check first before touching something […]
4-Week Triple P Group: Teaching Children to Clean Up Wednesdays, April 16 - May 7, 6 - 7:30pm Attend this brief virtual parenting group to learn: • Tips for teaching children how to clean up by themselves • Ways to make cleaning up fun for you and your child • Strategies for staying calm if […]
4-Week Triple P Group: Teaching Children to Clean Up Wednesdays, April 16 - May 7, 6 - 7:30pm Attend this brief virtual parenting group to learn: • Tips for teaching children how to clean up by themselves • Ways to make cleaning up fun for you and your child • Strategies for staying calm if […]
Toddler Time Tuesdays 11 - 11:45am, May 13 & 20, June 17 & 24, July 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 Join us for a special series of Toddler Time where local community resource professionals answer your questions relating to aspects of child development. May 13 - Music and Movement May 20 - Nutrition June […]
NAMI Family Support Group for Parents/Caregivers of Youth (11-17) 2nd and 4th Wednesdays 6:30 - 8pm Please join us for our upcoming free, drop-in support group for parents/caregivers of youth (11-17) with mental health challenges. Next group will be this Wednesday, June 22nd from 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. We are in need of more facilitators […]
Don't Be a Hero: Embracing Good Enough Parenting and Balanced Family Life Thursday, May 15, 7:30 - 9pm Trying to do it all and have it all leads parents to burn out. And parenting is one job you can’t afford to burn out on, so give yourself a break! Join Tina McRorie, MA for this […]
How to Help Your Child Deal with Bullying: Triple P Workshop for Parents Friday, May 16, 12:30 - 2pm The Triple P – Positive Parenting Program is one of the most effective evidence-based parenting programs in the world, backed by more than 35 years of ongoing research. Triple P gives parents simple and practical strategies […]
Familypower: Boundary Skills for kids 7-12 together with their adults Saturday, May 17, 10 - 11am Boundary skills help people of all ages have more fun and fewer problems with people – including friends and family members!
Great Expectations Parenting Group for Parents/Caregivers of Neurodivergent Children 3rd Saturdays, 1:30-2:30pm, April 30 - (May 17?) Here at the Scotts Valley library, we're hosting a parenting group for caregivers raising neurodivergent individuals with behavior challenges and delays from toddlers to teens. We will meet on the third Saturday of every month from 1:30-2:30pm. We'll Explore: Autism and Neurodiversity […]
Toddler Time Tuesdays 11 - 11:45am, May 13 & 20, June 17 & 24, July 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 Join us for a special series of Toddler Time where local community resource professionals answer your questions relating to aspects of child development. May 13 - Music and Movement May 20 - Nutrition June […]
NAMI Family Support Group for Parents/Caregivers of Youth (11-17) 2nd and 4th Wednesdays 6:30 - 8pm Please join us for our upcoming free, drop-in support group for parents/caregivers of youth (11-17) with mental health challenges. Next group will be this Wednesday, June 22nd from 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. We are in need of more facilitators […]
Goodbye, Hello: Providing Consistent and Loving Care, Even if You Can't Be a Stay-at-Home Parent Thursday, May 29, 7:30 - 9pm We can’t all be stay-at-home parents, and our kids – even babies – can thrive spending time with several caregivers. The trick is to know some basic things about what our babies/kids need, so […]
