Fern Ridge Family Resource Center Update

Just a quick update from the Fern Ridge Family Resource Center-

1.)  Our next playgroup for toddlers and preschoolers will be November 8th from 10:00 AM to 11:30 PM. It will be a combination of story time followed by science and art projects. Our goal is to expose students to reading and the wonders of the world around them. Playgroup will be at VES in the Family Resource Center Room 21. 3 to 5 years old from throughout the school district are invited to bring their parents to this fun event. After November 8th, the next story/science time will be November 29th at 1 PM.

2.) It’s not too late to take advantage of our free parenting classes on Thursday nights. These classes are designed for all parents to improve their skills- whether your child is two or twelve. Parenting is the most important job there is… learn these practical and effective strategies to help you make parenting more joy and less struggle. Child care is provided and door prizes are given out each week. Here are the topics for the coming weeks:

11/10: Understanding Stress

11/17 Stress and Anger Management Techniques- Stress is a normal part of parenting. As parents, we teach and model to our children how to cope with stress.

12/1  Managing Anger, Modeling Alternatives- Anger as an emotion is okay. Anger as an action can help or hurt our children

12/8 Non Verbal Communication- Actions speak louder than words. Effective communication begins with what we do.

For more information or to sign up for the classes, please contact Angi Trent at 541-935-8225 ext. 418

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