Adult Classes and Workshops

ADULT CLASSES, WORKSHOPS AND RESOURCES

Classes for parents and in-service workshops for early childhood professionals. Lots of takeaways! Cost is per participant, payable at booking. Topics to choose from:

FOR ALL ADULTS WHO LOVE KIDS

UNFORTUNATELY ALL LIVE CLASSES ARE SUSPENDED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.

PARENTING

FOR EXPECTING PARENTS: PREGNANCY AND BABY'S FIRST YEAR

Know what to expect along the way, and Using the latest brain research, how you can positively influence your baby's development on all levels, and how you can obtain the products and services you desire and/or need. Covers a range of topics like prenatal yoga, writing a birth plan, communicating with your unborn child, breastfeeding resources, PPD (Post-partum depression) and more.

Did you know that early and continuous touch PREVENTS obsession with material things when we are older? Contrary to popular belief, withholding affection from a baby in order to "teach" them how to comfort themselves actually teaches them that they can rely on "things" that don't go anywhere more than our parents who are always leaving us in an infant seat or wherever. Those things start out as a favorite blanket, stuffed animal or pacifier but become toys, cars, houses, alcohol, drugs, etc. as older youth and adults.

INTUITIVE PARENTING

With so many theories and opinions out there as to what is best for young children, it's hard to know what's right for you and your family. Put your mind at ease! We can help you find answers to your questions regarding discipline, potty training, playing and socialization, learning, teaching, setting up an early learning environment for your toddler, setting boundaries, and more. Using a combination of intuition, knowledge of child development, and an understanding of human nature and consciousness, you can learn to parent with compassion, fully enjoy and appreciate your children, as well as find out how intelligent they really are! It all comes back to you one day.

For parents of children ages 1-12 years. An 8-week series of 2-hour classes, once a week followed by on-going quarterly support meetings for past course graduates (optional). Includes materials. $225 per family (1-2 guardians)

Some topics covered include:

What new-born (and unborn) babies know and are aware of
What to expect at various stages of your child’s development, when to be concerned
How loving your child (and other stimuli) affects their physical development
Information about nutrition, holistic health, home preparation and child-safety
Respectful discipline (inc. bed-time management, setting consistent boundaries, etc.)
Sibling rivalry
The effects of television and video games on children under seven years of age
Education - explore public schooling, homeschooling, alternative schooling and more
Spirituality - raising children with multiple religious backgrounds, how to talk to children about death, and much more

EMPOWERMENT PARENTING is an evening workshop for parents where you can get an introductory look at the topics presented in the Intuitive Parenting course. Children today are growing up in a world bearing little resemblance to what we experienced at their age. As parents, a deeper understanding of their perspective can go a long way to helping us create more positive relationships with them through our understanding. In this workshop I share how to raise empowered, confident, creative, free thinking children and parents...To host a workshop in your home with your friends, please contact me.

INNOVATIVE APPROACHES TO SUCCESSFULLY TREATING A.D.H.D. WITH DR. BEN ROTHSTEIN

Topics covered include:

Adverse effects of amphetamines, such as Ritalin, Adderall, Concerta, Focalin etc.
Infections
Anxiety and excessive worrying
Boredom
Emotional stressors and how they affect your child
Fatigue/sleep deprivation
Genetics
Lack of physical activity
Food, nutrition, sugar and sugar substitutes
Nutrient deficiency
Minds are racing faster than the teacher can teach
Overstimulation/screen-time
Structural imbalance, many children are in pain and don’t realize it.
Trauma
Toxins

HELPING TO HEAL THE TRAUMATIZED CHILD (FOR THOSE WHO TEACH AND CARE FOR THEM)

CAREER

NO JOB, NOW WHAT?

Each of us is like a small piece of thread that contributes to the weaving of a very large and very beautiful tapestry. We, as single threads, spend our lives worrying about our thread—what color it is and how long it is—even becoming upset if it becomes torn or frayed. The complete tapestry is far too large for us to see and of too complex a pattern for us to appreciate the importance of our single thread. Regardless, without our individual contribution, the tapestry would be incomplete and broken. We should, therefore, recognize and take joy in our contribution. Indeed, our threads—our lives—are important; what we do and the choices we make, even the seemingly small ones, actually make a difference. This is a course for the job seeker who wishes to use their gifts to fulfill their purpose. Discover all the resources available to you. First class is FREE, then only $10 per class after that.

EDUCATION AND SCHOOL

HELP YOUR CHILD DO BETTER IN SCHOOL

A package composed of a variety of simple, unique, and tested methods that, if applied regularly and correctly, will result in a remarkable improvement in your child’s school performance. It may very well make a difference in his or her home life, too. Even your child’s entire personality may become affected because you are showing him or her how to restructure and take control of his or her life. Together, the combination of efforts produces an energy-packed, holistic approach to helping your child concentrate better, remember more, and develop a genuine love for learning that will never be diminished.

WHAT ABOUT HOMESCHOOLING?

One of the most crucial decisions we make as parents is choosing which of the growing number of educational options is best for our children and our family. Homeschooling is becoming increasingly popular in our culture. Can it provide a rewarding, successful learning experience? Are WE, as parents, qualified to teach our children? Explore various learning styles, as well as styles of living that lead some families to make this decision, as well as legal, time, money, and social issues. Learn about other alternative learning experiences that are available as well. We can help you decide on a learning path for your child, whether it be public, private, homeschooling, unschooling, or something in-between! Come away from this workshop with the information and tools you need to make the most conscious choices. About 3 hours.

UNIT STUDY CURRICULUM PACKETS

Our Unit Study curriculum packets—created to your specifications—are for home-schoolers and parents who wish to supplement their child’s education (during summer or holiday breaks, for example). We create a unit of study adapted to:

· your child’s interests

· age/grade/developmental level

· number of students

· your family’s educational goals

You pick your topic, manner of presentation and we do the rest of the planning!

FOR TEACHERS AND OTHER PROFESSIONALS

CHILDREN OF THE UNIVERSE I

Setting up a living classroom/school. Learning about the garden as the hub. 7-9 p.m. 1X/week for 8 weeks. $225 per person.

CHILDREN OF THE UNIVERSE II

Teaching the Highly Aware Child (Introducing the Enchanted Days Curriculum). 7-9 p.m. 1X/week for 8 weeks. $225 per person.

HELPING THE GRIEVING CHILD (FOR THOSE WHO TEACH AND CARE FOR THEM)

An educational Grief Recovery in-service for parents, teachers and other professionals who wish to help the children in their lives after the death of a loved one or other traumatic loss such as a divorce, natural disaster or fire. $220 for 2X/week for 6 weeks or 1X/week for 12 weeks. (This is the same class described above, just repeated in the Professional learning section.) We are currently adding material to respond to recent mass shootings.

GATEWAY WORKSHOPS FOR EDUCATORS

Available in California only. To address the escalating demands of educating students with ASD, Gateway offers Direct Therapy with home/community ABA service and school shadow support. On a broader level, they're able to provide the consultation and training needed for you to establish your own internal Autism Enrichment Program — thereby saving substantially on your outsourcing costs.

OR TO SCHEDULE A CLASS FOR YOUR SCHOOL OR ORGANIZATION.

"Play is the glue that makes learning stick."

BLUEBIRD

EDUCATIONAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL RESOURCE CENTER

ADULT CLASSES, WORKSHOPS AND RESOURCES