Pima County Parenting Coalition

Garden Discovery Days
2025-11-14 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Phoenix) | Family Resource Center at Robles Elementary, 9875 S Sasabe Rd, Tucson, AZ, 85736, United States
This class connects you and your child to the garden through hands-on activities, where you’ll learn where food comes from, explore nature, and create fun nature-inspired crafts.

Story School - Family Resource Center at Los Ranchitos
2025-11-14 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-11-19 13:00 - 14:00 | Family Resource Center at Los Ranchitos, 2054 E Ginter Rd, Tucson, AZ, 85706, United States
This early reading program for kids and parents/caregivers includes sharing stories, music and movement, and activities to do in class and at home. Families receive 20 free books & school supplies.
Visit www.mystoryschool.org/apply to register today!

The Secret to Gentle Parenting - Virtual Class
2025-11-15 09:30 - 10:30 | Family Resource Center at Sahuarita Food Bank, 17750 S. La Canada, Sahuarita, AZ, 85629, United States
Effective parenting is possible without yelling, threatening and harsh punishments. Explore the skills and strategies of “Conscious Discipline” and receive valuable resources to help you in your parenting journey.

The Secret to Gentle Parenting - Virtual Class
2025-11-15 09:30 - 10:30 | Family Resource Center at Robles Elementary, 9875 S Sasabe Rd, Tucson, AZ, 85736, United States

The Secret to Gentle Parenting - Virtual Class
2025-11-15 09:30 - 10:30 | Family Resource Center at Los Ranchitos, 2054 E Ginter Rd, Tucson, AZ, 85706, United States

Family Cafe
2025-11-17 09:00 - 10:00 | Family Resource Center at Robles Elementary, 9875 S Sasabe Rd, Tucson, AZ, 85736, United States
Parents and caregivers can join us to share about the challenges and successes of raising their children, provide support for each other, discuss what they would like to see at the FRC, and enjoy a nice time with each other.
Los padres y cuidadores pueden unirse a nosotros para compartir sobre los desafíos y éxitos de criar a sus hijos, brindarse apoyo mutuo, discutir lo que les gustaría ver en el FRC y disfrutar de un momento agradable juntos.

Family Connect & Play
2025-11-17 10:00 - 11:00 | Family Resource Center at Sahuarita Food Bank, 17750 S. La Canada, Sahuarita, AZ, 85629, United States
Come relax, connect, and let the kids play! Join other parents and caregivers for an informal time to share the ups and downs of raising children, connect over coffee, and enjoy support from fellow families. While kids enjoy supervised free play in our playroom, grown-ups can chat, share resources, and discuss what programs or support they’d like to see at the Family Resource Center. Occasionally, we’ll welcome special guest speakers on parenting, child development, and more.

Sensory Exploration/ Exploración sensorial
2025-11-17 10:30 - 11:30 | Family Resource Center at Los Ranchitos, 2054 E Ginter Rd, Tucson, AZ, 85706, United States
This class will expose your child to different colors, shapes, patterns, materials and fabrics to feel help them accept so many transitions into this big world fill with experiences.
Esta clase expondrá a su hijo a diferentes colores, formas, patrones, materiales y telas para sentir que lo ayudan a aceptar tantas transiciones a este gran mundo lleno de experiencias.

Kids Yoga
2025-11-17 10:30 - 11:30 | Family Resource Center at Robles Elementary, 9875 S Sasabe Rd, Tucson, AZ, 85736, United States
Kids Yoga is an interactive activity for parents and children to connect with each other and their bodies. A great and fun way to improve your child’s mobility, and help them learn techniques to manage stress and emotions.

Fine Arts for Kids- Family Resource Center at Los Ranchitos
2025-11-17 13:00 - 14:00 | Family Resource Center at Los Ranchitos, 2054 E Ginter Rd, Tucson, AZ, 85706, United States
Join us for a fun and creative class designed for children and their parents or caregivers! Together, you’ll explore hands-on activities that encourage focus, help build self-control and promote teamwork and communication. It’s a great way to bond, learn, and get inspired through art!

Masaje de manos nutritivas para bebés-Los Ranchitos Family Resource Center
2025-11-18 09:00 - 10:00 | Family Resource Center at Los Ranchitos, 2054 E Ginter Rd, Tucson, AZ, 85706, United States
Los padres aprenderán varias técnicas de masaje mientras aprenden sobre las ventajas de la terapia de masaje para su bebé. Tenga en cuenta que los padres y el bebé (0-9 meses) deben asistir juntos a esta clase.

Caring for the Caregiver
2025-11-18 10:30 - 11:30 | Family Resource Center at Robles Elementary, 9875 S Sasabe Rd, Tucson, AZ, 85736, United States
Caring for young children is deeply meaningful — and incredibly demanding. This class is designed to support primary caregivers (parents, guardians, grandparents, foster parents) with realistic tools to reduce stress, prevent burnout, and prioritize their own well-being.
Through guided discussion and practical strategies, caregivers will learn how to care for themselves while caring for others — because your health and happiness matter, too.

Kids Yoga
2025-11-18 10:30 - 11:30 | Family Resource Center at Sahuarita Food Bank, 17750 S. La Canada, Sahuarita, AZ, 85629, United States

Wonders of the Desert: Nature Play & Storytime
2025-11-18 10:30 - 11:30 | Family Resource Center at Los Ranchitos, 2054 E Ginter Rd, Tucson, AZ, 85706, United States
Wonders of the Desert: Nature Play & Storytime- Spices and Herbs
Join us for an enriching sensory adventure in Wonders of the Desert, where young children (ages 2–5) explore the natural world through play-based, developmentally appropriate outdoor activities. Guided by a trained nature-based educator, each session offers three to four fun hands-on experiences—like digging, building, crafting, and observing—designed to spark curiosity and build early learning skills. We’ll wrap up with a themed Storytime that ties everything together, helping little ones connect, imagine, and grow in nature. All participants will be given a Family Activity page in English & Spanish to extend the learning and fun at home.
Children and caregivers explore the unique scents, flavors, and uses of desert spices and herbs. They learn how these plants grow, their
importance to people and wildlife, and how they contribute to the desert ecosystem. This experience encourages curiosity, sensory
awareness, and appreciation for the natural world.

Wonders of the Desert: Nature Play & Storytime
2025-11-18 10:30 - 11:30 | Family Resource Center at Sahuarita Food Bank, 17750 S. La Canada, Sahuarita, AZ, 85629, United States
Wonders of the Desert: Nature Play & Storytime- Winter Fun!
CLASS IS NOW HELD AT THE SAHUARITA FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER
Join us for an enriching sensory adventure in Wonders of the Desert, where young children (ages 2–5) explore the natural world through play-based, developmentally appropriate outdoor activities. Guided by a trained nature-based educator, each session offers three to four fun hands-on experiences—like digging, building, crafting, and observing—designed to spark curiosity and build early learning skills. We’ll wrap up with a themed Storytime that ties everything together, helping little ones connect, imagine, and grow in nature. All participants will be given a Family Activity page in English & Spanish to extend the learning and fun at home.
Children and caregivers discover how the Sonoran Desert changes in winter, learning about cooler weather, seasonal plants, and animals’ adaptations. They build awareness of nature’s rhythms and develop curiosity about the desert’s unique winter life, fostering connection and appreciation for their environment during the cooler months.

Happy Hour: Family Playtime
2025-11-18 11:30 - 12:30 | Family Resource Center at Robles Elementary, 9875 S Sasabe Rd, Tucson, AZ, 85736, United States
Join Vanessa at Parent Aid for a playful, stress-free hour of connection, creativity, and community! Happy Hour: Family Playtime is a warm and welcoming space where parents and children explore the joy of free play — together.
This interactive experience helps little ones build important social skills while giving parents the chance to connect with one another, share experiences, and step into their child’s world through play. It’s a perfect blend of bonding, support, and fun — no agenda, no pressure, just quality time.
✨ Meet other parents
🧸 Support your child’s growth through play
💬 Enjoy thoughtful conversations in a relaxed environment
Come as you are — stay for the smiles.
Because connection is the real happy hour.

Wonders of the Desert: Nature Play & Storytime
2025-11-18 13:00 - 14:00 | Family Resource Center at Sahuarita Food Bank, 17750 S. La Canada, Sahuarita, AZ, 85629, United States

Developing Empathy in Children- VIRTUAL CLASS
2025-11-18 17:30 - 19:30 | Family Resource Center at Sahuarita Food Bank, 17750 S. La Canada, Sahuarita, AZ, 85629, United States
This topic is from the Nurturing Parenting Program.
This class discusses fostering an environment of warmth, respect, and open communication within families, teaching parents to recognize and validate their child’s feelings, use positive discipline, and model compassionate behavior.
Register at Developing Empathy in Children ⋆ Casa de los Niños

Developing Empathy in Children- VIRTUAL CLASS
2025-11-18 17:30 - 19:30 | Family Resource Center at Robles Elementary, 9875 S Sasabe Rd, Tucson, AZ, 85736, United States

Developing Empathy in Children- VIRTUAL CLASS
2025-11-18 17:30 - 19:30 | Family Resource Center at Los Ranchitos, 2054 E Ginter Rd, Tucson, AZ, 85706, United States

Fun Family Fitness
2025-11-19 09:00 - 10:00 | Family Resource Center at Sahuarita Food Bank, 17750 S. La Canada, Sahuarita, AZ, 85629, United States
Have fun getting fit with your child while building healthy habits for life! Enjoy playful movement, games, and bonding time in a supportive, active class that makes fitness fun for the whole family. A great way to inspire a lifelong love of wellness—together!

Wonders of the Desert: Nature Play & Storytime
2025-11-19 09:00 - 10:00 | Family Resource Center at Robles Elementary, 9875 S Sasabe Rd, Tucson, AZ, 85736, United States
Wonders of the Desert: Nature Play & Storytime/Spices and Herbs
Join us for an enriching sensory adventure in Wonders of the Desert, where young children (ages 2–5) explore the natural world through play-based, developmentally appropriate outdoor activities. Guided by a trained nature-based educator, each session offers three to four fun hands-on experiences—like digging, building, crafting, and observing—designed to spark curiosity and build early learning skills. We’ll wrap up with a themed Storytime that ties everything together, helping little ones connect, imagine, and grow in nature. All participants will be given a Family Activity page in English & Spanish to extend the learning and fun at home.
Children and caregivers explore the unique scents, flavors, and uses of desert spices and herbs. They learn how these plants grow, their
importance to people and wildlife, and how they contribute to the desert ecosystem. This experience encourages curiosity, sensory
awareness, and appreciation for the natural world.

Musical Expressions/Expresiones Musicales
2025-11-19 09:00 - 10:00 | Family Resource Center at Los Ranchitos, 2054 E Ginter Rd, Tucson, AZ, 85706, United States
This class will encourage children to artistically express what they feel through music onto paper and through fun dance moves. Art and music invigorate young children’s minds to be creative, imaginative, expressive, confident, engaged and so much more!
Esta clase animará a los niños a expresarse artísticamente a través de la música en papel y mediante divertidos movimientos de baile. El arte y la música invigorizan la mente de los niños pequeños para ser creativos, imaginativos, expresivos, seguros, comprometidos y mucho más.

Kids in Motion/Niños en Movimiento
2025-11-19 10:30 - 11:30 | Family Resource Center at Los Ranchitos, 2054 E Ginter Rd, Tucson, AZ, 85706, United States
Kids in Motion is an active and fun class that promotes your child’s gross motor skill development through energetic and exciting activities.
Niños en Movimiento es una clase activa y divertida que promueve el desarrollo de la motricidad gruesa de su hijo a través de actividades enérgicas y emocionantes.

Stay & Play- Family Resource Center at Robles Elementary
2025-11-20 10:00 - 11:00 | Family Resource Center at Robles Elementary, 9875 S Sasabe Rd, Tucson, AZ, 85736, United States
Join our Stay and Play class designed for families with children 0-5 years of age and their grownups! This engaging program invites grownups and little ones to play and socialize together using a diverse range of materials aimed at fostering all areas of development. We emphasize social skills, literacy, and communication, creating a supportive environment where children can explore, learn, and make new friends. Come enjoy quality time while helping your child thrive in their early learning journey!

Potty Training Today/Entrenamiento para ir al baño hoy
2025-11-20 10:30 - 11:30 | Family Resource Center at Los Ranchitos, 2054 E Ginter Rd, Tucson, AZ, 85706, United States
¡Ven y únete a Vanessa y Parent Aid para una hora divertida sobre entrenamiento para ir al baño hoy! Esta clase te proporcionará las mejores prácticas en tu camino hacia la vida sin pañales. ¡Todos los participantes recibirán un orinal para niños pequeño GRATIS, una copia de “La guía para padres primerizos sobre el entrenamiento para ir al baño” de Jazmine McCoy, PsyD. para los padres, y “Orinal” de Leslie Patricelli para los niños!
¡La inscripción es GRATIS!
¡Esperamos verte allí!

Garden Discovery Days-Class held at Pima County Cooperative Extension Office 530 E. Whitehouse Canyon Rd. Green Valley, AZ 85614
2025-11-20 13:00 - 14:00 | Family Resource Center at Sahuarita Food Bank, 17750 S. La Canada, Sahuarita, AZ, 85629, United States
This class connects you and your child with the garden, through hands on activities as you learn where food comes from, learn about nature and make fun nature crafts.
PLEASE NOTE: Class is held at the Pima County Cooperative Extension Office 530 E. Whitehouse Canyon Rd. Green Valley, AZ 85614

Fine Arts for Kids- Family Resource Center at Robles Elementary
2025-11-20 13:00 - 14:00 | Family Resource Center at Robles Elementary, 9875 S Sasabe Rd, Tucson, AZ, 85736, United States
This fun and interactive class for children and their parents or caregivers is packed with creative activities designed to help little ones develop important life skills like focus, self-control, and communication—all while having a great time together!

Desarrollar la Empatia en los Ninos- CLASE VIRTUAL
2025-11-20 17:30 - 19:30 | Family Resource Center at Sahuarita Food Bank, 17750 S. La Canada, Sahuarita, AZ, 85629, United States
Esta clase analiza como fomentar un ambiente de calidez, respeto y communicacion abierta dentro de las familias, ensenando a los padres a reconocer y vivir los sentimientos de sus hijos, utilizar la disciplina positiva y modelar un comportamiento compasivo.
Registrarse en Desarrollar la Empatia en los Ninos ⋆ Casa de los Niños
