Pima County Parenting Coalition

HANDS IN NATURE: Art, Exploration, and Creative Play
2026-04-20 10:30 - 11:30 (America/Phoenix) | Family Resource Center at Los Ranchitos, 2054 E Ginter Rd, Tucson, AZ, 85706, United States
This is a nature-inspired class for children ages 2-5. Each session invites children to explore unique materials for art, construction, science, literacy, and more. Whether painting with mud, building with sticks, experimenting with water, or storytelling with found objects, children will engage in hands-on discovery that nurtures creativity, problem solving, and sensory exploration.

Family Connect & Play
2026-04-20 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.

Family Cafe
2026-04-20 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.

Musical Expressions
2026-04-17 13:00 - 14:00 | Family Resource Center at Robles Elementary, 9875 S Sasabe Rd, Tucson, AZ, 85736, 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
2026-04-17 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.

Crianza Activa: Primeros Cinco Años - Clase de Paternidad 2 de 4
2026-04-17 10:30 - 12:00 | Family Resource Center at Los Ranchitos, 2054 E Ginter Rd, Tucson, AZ, 85706, United States
Únete a Martha Luz y a Parent Aid en una serie de 4 talleres para padres diseñada para cuidadores con niños menores de 5 años. Esta serie ayudará a los padres a comprender mejor el crecimiento y desarrollo de sus hijos, enseñar habilidades para comunicarse de manera más efectiva, establecer las bases para una disciplina positiva y practicar un poco de autocuidado muy necesario.
Esta increíble oportunidad para mantener fuerte tu rol como padre es GRATIS para toda la serie de 4 sesiones. Se proporcionará cuidado infantil.
Las fechas de las clases son los viernes: 10, 17, 24 de abril y 1 de mayo.

Baby Signs Too
2026-04-17 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

Stay & Play- Family Resource Center at Robles Elementary
2026-04-17 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!

Tecnicas de Crianza de Redireccion de Redireccion Verbal y Fisica-CLASE VIRTUAL
2026-04-16 17:30 - 19:30 | Family Resource Center at Robles Elementary, 9875 S Sasabe Rd, Tucson, AZ, 85736, United States
La redireccion es una tecnica de crianza para ayudar a los ninos a aprender un comportamiento adecuado. Los padres usan la redireccion para apoyar a sus hijos en el aprendizaje de un comportamiento adecuado.
Regístrate en Tecnicas de Crianza de Redireccion de Redireccion Verbal y Fisica ⋆ Casa de los Niños

Tecnicas de Crianza de Redireccion de Redireccion Verbal y Fisica-CLASE VIRTUAL
2026-04-16 17:30 - 19:30 | Family Resource Center at Los Ranchitos, 2054 E Ginter Rd, Tucson, AZ, 85706, United States

Tecnicas de Crianza de Redireccion de Redireccion Verbal y Fisica-CLASE VIRTUAL
2026-04-16 17:30 - 19:30 | Family Resource Center at Sahuarita Food Bank, 17750 S. La Canada, Sahuarita, AZ, 85629, United States

Story School Session 4: The Superpower of Vocabulary/El Superpoder del Vocabulario
2026-04-16 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

Sensory Exploration
2026-04-16 15:30 - 16:30 | Family Resource Center at Sahuarita Food Bank, 17750 S. La Canada, Sahuarita, AZ, 85629, 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.

Happy Hour: Family Playtime/Hora Feliz: Tiempo de Juego en Familia
2026-04-16 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.

Garden Discovery Days
2026-04-16 10:30 - 11:30 | 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.

Cardio Beats: Family Drum Fitness
2026-04-16 10:30 - 11:30 | Family Resource Center at Los Ranchitos, 2054 E Ginter Rd, Tucson, AZ, 85706, 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!
FREE in-person class at the Family Resource Center at the Sahuarita Food Bank.
Got questions? Reach out to Noah — we’re happy to help!
Spaces are limited — register today and join the beat!

Fine Arts for Kids
2026-04-16 10:30 - 11:30 | Family Resource Center at Sahuarita Food Bank, 17750 S. La Canada, Sahuarita, AZ, 85629, 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!

Soothing Strokes Baby Massage
2026-04-15 15:30 - 16:30 | 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!

Kids in Motion
2026-04-15 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

Fine Arts for Kids
2026-04-15 10:30 - 11:30 | Family Resource Center at Robles Elementary, 9875 S Sasabe Rd, Tucson, AZ, 85736, United States

AÑOS INCREÍBLES CLASE #3-Comunicarse con el Bebé (Esta serie tiene un total de 8 clases)
2026-04-15 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
2026-04-15 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!

Verbal & Physical Redirection Parenting Techniques/ VIRTUAL CLASS
2026-04-14 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
Redirection is a parenting technique to help children learn appropriate behavior. Physical redirection is similar to verbal redirection with an added feature/step.
Register at Verbal & Physical Redirection Techniques ⋆ Casa de los Niños

Verbal & Physical Redirection Parenting Techniques/ VIRTUAL CLASS
2026-04-14 17:30 - 19:30 | Family Resource Center at Los Ranchitos, 2054 E Ginter Rd, Tucson, AZ, 85706, United States

Verbal & Physical Redirection Parenting Techniques/ VIRTUAL CLASS
2026-04-14 17:30 - 19:30 | Family Resource Center at Sahuarita Food Bank, 17750 S. La Canada, Sahuarita, AZ, 85629, United States

Story School Session 3: The Magic of Sharing Stories and Reading/La Magia de Compartir Historias y Leer
2026-04-14 16:30 - 17:30 | Family Resource Center at Los Ranchitos, 2054 E Ginter Rd, Tucson, AZ, 85706, United States

Trauma-Informed Rx 360 Substance Misuse and Naloxone training
2026-04-14 13:00 - 14:00 | 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.

Fine Arts for Kids
2026-04-14 10:30 - 11:30 | 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!

Zumbini- Robles Elem. Family Resource Center
2026-04-14 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.

Family Nutrition-#4 Shop, Get the Best for less/Shop for Value, Check the Facts
2026-04-14 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
