Co-op Butterfly Families (ongoing virtual discussion group)
Co-op’s monthly discussion group for families with children with higher needs and sensitivities, frustrating behaviors and/or more vulnerable/reactive nervous systems. The purpose of the group is to learn from one another, offering support, experiences, and resources, as well as building
From Co-op to Kindergarten
Tibbetts UMC 3940 41st Avenue SW, Seattle, WA, United StatesWondering what play-based learning looks like the year before kindergarten? Heard that kindergarten is the new first grade? Feeling the pressure to choose an academically rigorous pre-k program? Replace worry with information in this evening devoted to understanding how co-op
Parenting in the Age of Anxiety (virtual)
Do you have an anxious child? Do you trend anxious yourself? Our “hurry up” world–with its 24/7 news cycle and oceans of information–is certainly no help. It can be difficult to know how to successfully offer comfort and support to
Building Sibling Relationships – Part 1
Mt. View Presbyterian Church 10806 12th Avenue SW, Seattle, WA, United StatesWhile sibling relationships can cause a great deal of family stress, they also provide potential for lifelong emotional support, companionship, and the development of crucial social and interpersonal skills. In this class, we look at ways to strengthen and build
Co-op Butterfly Families (ongoing virtual discussion group)
Co-op’s monthly discussion group for families with children with higher needs and sensitivities, frustrating behaviors and/or more vulnerable/reactive nervous systems. The purpose of the group is to learn from one another, offering support, experiences, and resources, as well as building
Goodbye Diapers (Virtual)
When to begin? How to start and proceed? Has it been hard? This seminar will help your child gain success whether you are thinking about starting or are already in the middle of it. Come with your experiences, attitudes and
Improv for Wellness
Alki UCC 6115 SW Hinds St., Seattle, WA, United StatesCombining established wellness practices, improvisation, and theater techniques this beginner-friendly session will provide accessible, embodied tools for self-empowerment across mind, body, and spirit. Through playing with solo & group Improv activities, free writes, and group discussions, we will discover how
Mirrors & Windows (with Alki Elementary) — Schill
Schmitz Park Elementary 5000 SW Spokane St., Seattle, WA, United StatesChildren’s literature can be an extremely effective way for parents to start conversations about diversity, equity, and fairness with their children. One can do this using books in which children can see themselves reflected on the pages (mirrors) and those