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.
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[...]
Hablar con sus hijos no tiene por que ser dificil. La clave para los padres escomunicar sus pensamientos y sentimientos a sus hijos sin herirlos intencionalmente. Esta clase ayunda a los padres a aprender estrategias para mejorar la communicacion con sus hijos. Regístrate en Communicating with Respect- Spanish ⋆ Casa de los Niños
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!
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.
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[...]
Wonders of the Desert: Nature Play & Storytime- The Desert at Night Wonders of the Desert invites children ages 2–5 and 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[...]
This topic is from the Nurturing Parenting Program Talking with one’s children doesn’t have to be hard. The key for parents is to communicate thoughts and feelings to their children in a manner that does not purposefully hurt them. This class assists parents in learning strategies to improve communication with their children. Register at Communicating[...]
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[...]
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[...]
Join us for a magical Storytime with local children's book author and illustrator, Danielle K. Herker, as she brings her delightful book, The Night Defenders Strike Back, to life! Families and young readers are invited to enjoy an engaging reading session filled with fun, creativity, and imagination. The Night Defenders are back in action! This[...]
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[...]
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!
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[...]
Los padres adquieren una comprension de los cambios de desarrollo que ocurren en los cerebros de los ninos pequenos y adolescentes y las tecnicas que los padres pueden utilizar para mejorar ese desarrollo. Regístrate en Ways to Enhance Positive Brain Development- Spanish ⋆ Casa de los Niños
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!
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[...]
This topic is from the Nurturing Parenting Program Parents gain an understanding of the developmental changes occurring in the brains of young children and teenagers, and techniques parents can utilize to improve that development. To Register Ways to Enhance Positive Brain Development ⋆ Casa de los Niños
Enjoy stories, songs, and activities related to food and snacks through sensory exploration and simple cooking activities. These experiences strengthen fine motor skills, enhance language development, encourage curiosity, and help build healthy eating habits. Disfrute de historias, canciones y actividades relacionadas con la comida y los refrigerios a través de la exploración sensorial y actividades[...]
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[...]
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.
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[...]
Nurturing Parenting Program El Objectivo principal de esta clase es aumentar la conciencia de los padres sobre las expectativas apropi Regístrate en Ages & Stages of Growth for Infants & Toddlers- Spanish ⋆ Casa de los Niños
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.
Wonders of the Desert: Nature Play & Storytime- Habitats 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[...]