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January 1, 2006
New Year at Parenting Playgroups
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Parenting Playgroups, Inc. in Alexandria, VA will resume their regular class schedule tomorrow, Monday, January 2. Newcomers are welcome to schedule a free trial class in the Parenting Playgroups Toddler or Play Programs.
Their TODDLER PROGRAM meets Monday, Tuesday, and Friday mornings from 9:15 to 10:45 a.m. and 11 to 12:30 p.m. This 90-minute weekly class offers 45 minutes of open play with an art project, and 45 minutes of a parenting lecture while the children have snack and activity with preschool teachers. All lectures are given by Dr. Rene Hackney, a school and developmental psychologist. The next eight weeks will focus on positive discipline techniques.
Parenting Playgroups' PLAY PROGRAM meets on Wednesdays from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., 10:45 to 11:45 a.m., and 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. This 60-minute weekly class offers open play, snack, an art project, and a sing-along.
Parenting Playgroups also offers one-day workshops for parents:
Potty Training, Mealtimes/Picky Eaters and Sleep Issues
Saturday, January 21, 9 a.m. to 12 noon
Positive Discipline
Saturday, February 11, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Pre-Academic Issues
Saturday, February 25, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Their Eight-Hour Positive Discipline Class starts again on Tuesday, January 17 from 1:45 to 2:45 p.m. (childcare available) OR Tuesday, January 31 from 8 to 9 p.m. (no childcare available).
Parenting Playgroups' New Moms Group will meet again starting on Monday, January 23 from 1:45 to 2:45 p.m.
Their Expectant Parents Class will meet again starting on Wednesday, January 25 from 7 to 9 p.m.
Also, drop by for Free Play Day on Saturday, January 28 from 9 a.m. to 12 noon. No charge, but hourly reservations are required in advance.
For more info or to register for any of these groups, contact Rene Hackney at 703.922.0044 or rene at parentingplaygroups dot com.
Posted by Sarah at 4:53 PM.