Pima County Parenting Coalition

Soothing Strokes Baby Massage
2026-04-08 10:30 - 11:30 (America/Phoenix) | Family Resource Center at Sahuarita Food Bank, 17750 S. La Canada, Sahuarita, AZ, 85629, United States
An infant massage class based on ancient traditions teaches gentle, rhythmic techniques passed down through generations to promote bonding, relaxation, and healthy development for babies. Soothing Strokes is 5 weekly 90-minute sessions. We cover something different each class ending in the culmination being able to do a thorough infant massage.
Infant massage is focused on children birth to 12 months.
Child care for your older children can be provided as necessary with notice.
You bring your baby and we will bring the oil and the relaxed vibes. See you there!

Wonders of the Desert: Nature Play & Storytime
2026-04-08 10:00 - 11:00 | Family Resource Center at Robles Elementary, 9875 S Sasabe Rd, Tucson, AZ, 85736, United States
Wonders of the Desert: Nature Play & Storytime: Rain and Rainbows
Wonders of the Desert invites children ages 2–5 their caregivers to explore nature through playful, hands-on outdoor activities led by a trained educator. Each session includes engaging experiences like digging, building, and crafting, plus a themed Storytime. Families also receive a bilingual activity page to continue learning at home.
Rain and Rainbows: Children and caregivers learn about how rain brings life to the desert by helping plants grow and filling water sources. They explore the magic of rainbows as a colorful sign of rain and renewal. This experience inspires curiosity about weather, nature’s cycles, and the beauty of the desert after rain, fostering a deeper connection to the environment.

AÑOS INCREÍBLES CLASE #2 -Convertirse en Padre (Esta serie tiene un total de 8 clases)
2026-04-08 09:30 - 11:30 | Family Resource Center at Los Ranchitos, 2054 E Ginter Rd, Tucson, AZ, 85706, United States
Este programa está especialmente diseñado para padres de bebés de 0 a 9 meses. Proporciona estrategias valiosas para mejorar sus habilidades de crianza mientras apoya el desarrollo social, emocional, físico y cognitivo de su bebé para un buen comienzo en la vida.
El servicio de guardería está disponible y se proporcionará la cena.
Clase 1: Resumen del Programa
Clase 2: Convertirse en Padre
Clase 3: Comunicarse con el Bebé
Clase 4: Estimulación Física y Visual
Clase 5: Leer la Mente de los Bebés
Clase 6: Obtener Apoyo
Clase 7: Surgimiento del Sentido de Sí Mismo
Clase 8: Graduación

Fun Family Fitness
2026-04-08 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-04-01 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!

Ignoring as a Parenting Technique-VIRTUAL CLASS
2026-04-07 17:30 - 19:30 | Family Resource Center at Robles Elementary, 9875 S Sasabe Rd, Tucson, AZ, 85736, United States
This topic is from the Nurturing Parenting Program
The goal of this class is to learn to ignore irritating, unwanted behavior of children.
Register at Ignoring as a Parenting Technique ⋆ Casa de los Niños

Ignoring as a Parenting Technique-VIRTUAL CLASS
2026-04-07 17:30 - 19:30 | Family Resource Center at Los Ranchitos, 2054 E Ginter Rd, Tucson, AZ, 85706, United States

Ignoring as a Parenting Technique-VIRTUAL CLASS
2026-04-07 17:30 - 19:30 | Family Resource Center at Sahuarita Food Bank, 17750 S. La Canada, Sahuarita, AZ, 85629, United States

Story School Session 1: Program Overview/ Visión General del Programa
2026-04-07 16:30 - 17:30 | Family Resource Center at Los Ranchitos, 2054 E Ginter Rd, Tucson, AZ, 85706, United States
STORY SCHOOL
Story School is a fun, family-centered early literacy program for families with children ages 0–5. Caregivers learn how to support their child’s reading growth while building school readiness. Families enjoy music, movement, and hands-on literacy activities together—and receive up to 22 free books to build a home library. Families are encouraged to join us for all 12 sessions to get the most out of this shared learning experience.
Visit www.mystoryschool.org/apply to register today!
Story School es un programa de alfabetización temprana divertido y centrado en la familia para familias con niños de 0 a 5 años. Los cuidadores aprenden cómo apoyar el crecimiento lectoescritor de su hijo mientras desarrollan la preparación escolar. Las familias disfrutan de música, movimiento y actividades prácticas de alfabetización juntos, y reciben hasta 22 libros gratuitos para construir una biblioteca en casa. Se anima a las familias a unirse a nosotros en las 12 sesiones para aprovechar al máximo esta experiencia de aprendizaje compartido.
¡Visita www.mystoryschool.org/apply para registrarte hoy!

Session 1 Program Overview/Visión General del Programa
Session 2 The Joy of Sharing Books and Stories/La Alegría de Compartir Libros e Historias
Session 3 The Magic of Sharing Stories and Reading/La Magia de Compartir Historias y Leer
Session 4 The Superpower of Vocabulary/El Superpoder del Vocabulario
Session 5 Building your Child’s Word Power/Desarrollando el Poder de las Palabras de tu Hijo
Session 6 Let’s Play with the Sounds of Language/Juguemos con los Sonidos del Lenguaje
Session 7 Discovering the Rhythm and Sounds of Words/ Descubriendo el Ritmo y los Sonidos de las Palabras
Session 8 ABCs- Shapes to Symbols to Letters/ABC- De Formas a Símbolos a Letras
Session 9 ABCs- Transforming Shapes into Symbols and Alphabet Letters/ABC- Transformando Formas en Símbolos y Letras del Alfabeto
Session 10 Making Books Come Alive/Dando Vida a los Libros
Session 11 Turning Every Book Into an Adventure/Convirtiendo Cada Libro en una Aventura
Session 12 Celebration/Celebración

Happy Hour: Family Playtime
2026-04-07 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.

Zumbini- Robles Elem. Family Resource Center
2026-04-07 10:30 - 11:30 | Family Resource Center at Robles Elementary, 9875 S Sasabe Rd, Tucson, AZ, 85736, United States
Come join Vanessa and Parent Aid for a fun hour of music and movement! This class will enhance your child’s development of their social-emotional, cognitive and physical skills. Zumbini is designed for families with kiddos birth to 5-years old. Zumbini is an interactive activity for Parents and Kiddos! Bring your most comfortable dancing shoes and we’ll see you there!
Please note: Videos are used in class to support instruction and curriculum.

Wonders of the Desert: Nature Play & Storytime
2026-04-07 10:30 - 11:30 | Family Resource Center at Los Ranchitos, 2054 E Ginter Rd, Tucson, AZ, 85706, United States

Family Nutrition-Class #3 Plan, Know what’s for Dinner
2026-04-07 10:30 - 11:30 | Family Resource Center at Sahuarita Food Bank, 17750 S. La Canada, Sahuarita, AZ, 85629, United States
Participants will receive resources to create nutritious meals your kids will eat! Attend all 8 classes and receive a large, insulated bag filled with recipes and cooking items!
Class #1 Introduction to MyPlate
Class #2 Choosing more Fruits and Veggies
Class #3 Plan, Know what’s for Dinner
Class #4 Shop, Get the Best for less/Shop for Value, Check the Facts
Class #5 Fix it Safe/Fix it Fast, Eat at Home
Class #6 Smart Breakfast/Smart Lunch
Class #7 Smart Fast-Food Choices
Class #8 Making Smart Choices when Eating Out

Stay & Play- Fun with Math & Science
2026-04-07 09:00 - 10:30 | Family Resource Center at Sahuarita Food Bank, 17750 S. La Canada, Sahuarita, AZ, 85629, United States
Join our Preschool Play class designed for families with children ages 3 to 5! 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!

Kinship & Foster Parent Cafe
2026-04-07 09:00 - 10:30 | Family Resource Center at Robles Elementary, 9875 S Sasabe Rd, Tucson, AZ, 85736, United States
A welcoming space for kinship and foster caregivers to connect with others who share similar experiences. Together, participants offer encouragement, comfort, and practical resources. Each gathering includes a basic support item provided by Aviva Children’s Services. Children ages 0–5 are welcome.

Sunny Ranch Family Cafe
2026-04-06 09:00 - 10:30 | Family Resource Center at Los Ranchitos, 2054 E Ginter Rd, Tucson, AZ, 85706, 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.

Musical Expressions
2026-04-03 13:00 - 14:00 | Family Resource Center at Sahuarita Food Bank, 17750 S. La Canada, Sahuarita, AZ, 85629, 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!

Happy Hour: Family Playtime
2026-04-03 11:30 - 12:30 | Family Resource Center at Sahuarita Food Bank, 17750 S. La Canada, Sahuarita, AZ, 85629, United States
Join Amanda 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.

Baby Signs Too
2026-04-03 10:30 - 11:30 | Family Resource Center at Sahuarita Food Bank, 17750 S. La Canada, Sahuarita, AZ, 85629, United States
Come join Parent Aid and Amanda for a great opportunity to learn sign language with your little one! Learn how to enhance early communication skills, reduce tantrums, and promote language development with the addition to nurturing your bond and understanding your child’s needs. Baby Signs Too is designed to be used with families with hearing infants and toddlers.
Registration is FREE!
Please note: Videos are used in class to support instruction and curriculum

Happy Hour: Family Playtime/Hora Feliz: Tiempo de Juego en Familia
2026-04-02 11:30 - 12:30 | Family Resource Center at Los Ranchitos, 2054 E Ginter Rd, Tucson, AZ, 85706, 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.

¡Únete a Vanessa en Parent Aid para una hora lúdica y sin estrés de conexión, creatividad y comunidad! Happy Hour: Tiempo de Juego Familiar es un espacio cálido y acogedor donde padres e hijos exploran la alegría del juego libre, juntos.
Esta experiencia interactiva ayuda a los más pequeños a construir habilidades sociales importantes, al mismo tiempo que ofrece a los padres la oportunidad de conectarse entre sí, compartir experiencias y entrar en el mundo de sus hijos a través del juego. Es una mezcla perfecta de unión, apoyo y diversión: sin agenda, sin presión, solo tiempo de calidad.

Baby Signs Too
2026-04-02 10:30 - 11:30 | Family Resource Center at Los Ranchitos, 2054 E Ginter Rd, Tucson, AZ, 85706, United States
Come join Parent Aid and Vanessa for a great opportunity to learn sign language with your little one! Learn how to enhance early communication skills, reduce tantrums, and promote language development with the addition to nurturing your bond and understanding your child’s needs. Baby Signs Too is designed to be used with families with hearing infants and toddlers.
Registration is FREE!
Class is offered in-person at the Family Resource Center at Los Ranchitos.
We look forward to seeing you there!

Garden Discovery Days-Class held at Pima County Cooperative Extension Office 530 E. Whitehouse Canyon Rd. Green Valley, AZ 85614
2026-04-02 10:30 - 11:30 | 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

Parent & Caregiver Needs Assessment Focus Group: Supporting Children with Special Needs
2026-04-02 09:30 - 10:30 | Family Resource Center at Sahuarita Food Bank, 17750 S. La Canada, Sahuarita, AZ, 85629, United States
We invite parents and caregivers of children with special needs to join us at the Family Resource Center located at the Sahuarita Food Bank and Community Resource Center for a welcoming conversation. Share the resources you find helpful, the activities your family enjoys, and the workshops or supports you’d like to see offered. Your input will help us create a more inclusive and supportive space for every family.

Kids in Motion
2026-04-01 13:00 - 14:00 | 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.

Please note: Videos are used in class to support instruction and curriculum

Trauma-Informed Rx 360 Substance Misuse and Naloxone training
2026-04-01 10:00 - 11:00 | Zoom, Arizona
Learn how toxic stress and trauma impacts the brain. Learn about the connection between trauma and substance misuse. Learn how to use Narcan to reverse an opioid overdose.

AÑOS INCREÍBLES CLASE #1 - Resumen del Programa (Esta serie tiene un total de 8 clases)
2026-04-01 09:30 - 11:30 | Family Resource Center at Los Ranchitos, 2054 E Ginter Rd, Tucson, AZ, 85706, United States

Fitness Fiesta- FAMILY EVENT
2026-03-31 15:00 - 17:00 | Family Resource Center at Los Ranchitos, 2054 E Ginter Rd, Tucson, AZ, 85706, United States
Get ready to jump, wiggle, and giggle at Fitness Fiesta — a high-energy, fun-filled event created especially for families with young children!
Little ones will enjoy exciting field games including sack races, tumbling mats, and a kid-friendly obstacle course designed to keep them moving and smiling. We’re also thrilled to welcome a special guest appearance from Dusty the Roadrunner mascot of the Tucson Roadrunners hockey team — a moment your family won’t want to miss!
Join us as we build strong bodies, happy hearts, and joyful memories together at Fitness Fiesta!
¡Prepárate para saltar, menearte y reír en Fitness Fiesta, un evento lleno de energía y diversión creado especialmente para familias con niños pequeños!
Los más pequeños disfrutarán de emocionantes juegos al aire libre, incluyendo carreras de sacos, colchonetas para hacer acrobacias y un circuito de obstáculos apto para niños, diseñado para mantenerlos en movimiento y sonriendo. ¡También estamos emocionados de recibir la aparición especial de Dusty, la mascota Roadrunner del equipo de hockey Tucson Roadrunners, un momento que tu familia no querrá perder!
¡Únete a nosotros mientras construimos cuerpos fuertes, corazones felices y recuerdos alegres juntos en Fitness Fiesta!

Cardio Beats: Family Drum Fitness
2026-03-31 10:30 - 11:30 | Family Resource Center at Robles Elementary, 9875 S Sasabe Rd, Tucson, AZ, 85736, United States
Get ready to move, groove, and sweat — Cardio Beats is a high-energy, family-friendly fitness class designed to bring parents and kids together through rhythm and movement! Led by Noah at Parent Aid, this unique experience combines upbeat cardio exercises for adults with fun, age-appropriate drumming for little ones, creating a shared space for wellness and connection.
Whether you’re looking to boost your energy, bond with your child, or just have a blast — this class is for you!
👟 Wear comfy clothes and sneakers
💧 Bring your water bottle
🎶 And get ready to find your family rhythm!
Spaces are limited — register today and join the beat!

Family Nutrition-Class #2 Choosing more Fruits and Veggies
2026-03-31 10:30 - 11:30 | Family Resource Center at Sahuarita Food Bank, 17750 S. La Canada, Sahuarita, AZ, 85629, United States

Joyful Journeys in Art
2026-03-28 09:30 - 10:30 | Family Resource Center at Sahuarita Food Bank, 17750 S. La Canada, Sahuarita, AZ, 85629, United States
In this class, the emphasis is on the joy of creation rather than the final product. Each session is designed to spark curiosity and encourage self-expression as children engage in hands-on
activities like finger painting, nature collages, texture explorations, and more.
