Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC Announces Fall Community Education Class Calendar
PITTSBURGH, Sept. 30, 2009 – Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC offers classes for children and adults at several locations throughout the greater Pittsburgh area. Registration for classes is required. For more information, or to register, call (412) 692-7105 or email commed@chp.edu.
Alone at Home ($10/Family)
Children ages 10 and up with their parent(s). Physical and emotional readiness, appropriate behaviors and creation of a family safety plan for children home alone.
- Children’s South, Bethel Park: 6:30 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 21
- Children’s East, Monroeville: 6:30 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 10
- Children’s North, Wexford: 6:30 to 8 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 10
Avoid Power Struggles with your Kids (Free)
For all parents. Learn how to avoid everyday struggles with your kids, stop nagging and use options to increase cooperation.
- Children’s North, Wexford: 7 to 8:30 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 8
- Children’s East, Monroeville: 7 to 8:30 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 14
- Children’s South, Bethel Park: 7 to 8:30 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 3
Babysitting 101 ($35/Student)
Boys and girls ages 11 and up can learn about safety for themselves and the children in their care, including first aid basics and choking rescue techniques, as well as child development and routine daily care.
- Family Care Connection Center, Lawrenceville: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 3
- Children’s East, Monroeville: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 17
- Children’s North, Wexford: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 24
- Children’s South, Bethel Park: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 7
- Children’s North, Wexford: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 14
CPR (Infant and Child, $30/Student)
For parents and other adults. American Heart Association’s Family and Friends non-certification course. Learn proper emergency responses and how to save an infant or child.
- Children’s East, Monroeville: 9 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Oct. 24
- Children’s North, Wexford: 9 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Nov. 7
- Primary Care Center, Oakland: 9 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Nov. 21
- Children’s South, Bethel Park: 9 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Dec. 12
Early Childhood Parenting Made Fun! ($35 per person or $50 per couple for the series, includes a box lunch for Saturday and light refreshments for the evening classes.)
For parents of children one to 8 years of age. This nationally acclaimed Love and Logic™ workshop will help parents create a happy family and raise responsible kids. Parents will learn strategies to reduce whining, arguing and misbehavior. Explore techniques to develop smooth morning and bedtime routines, calm sibling bickering and take the battles out of daily activities. Using love and logic, parents can teach their children respect, responsibility and self-discipline.
- Children’s North, Wexford: 7 to 9 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 14, 21, 28
- Children’s South, Bethel Park: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 17
- Children’s South, Bethel Park: 7 to 9 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 5, 12, 19
- Children’s North, Wexford: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 21
The Happiest Baby on the Block ™ ($40 per couple, includes Parent Kit - VHS or DVD and Soothing Sounds CD.)
For expectant and new parents. Learn Dr. Harvey Karp’s fun and effective step-by-step approach to help all infants sleep longer and soothe even the fussiest baby in minutes.
- Children’s North, Wexford: 7 to 8:30 p.m., Monday, Oct. 12
- Children’s South, Bethel Park: 7 to 8:30 p.m., Monday, Nov. 9
- Children’s East, Monroeville: 7 to 8:30 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 17
- Children’s North, Wexford: 7 to 8:30 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 1
Parenting Doesn’t Have To Be Rocket Science (Free)
For parents of children ages two to 12. Identify your parenting style and how it impacts your kids. Learn tools and communication techniques to make parenting easier and teach your kids how to be responsible for their choices.
- Children’s East, Monroeville: 7 to 8:30 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 6
- Children’s South, Bethel Park: 7 to 8:30 p.m., Monday, Oct. 26
- Children’s North, Wexford: 7 to 8:30 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 3
Taming your Toddler (Free)
For parents of children ages one to three. How to handle tantrums, potty training, language development, sleep and more. Learn effective strategies to enjoy this phase of your child’s development.
- Children’s East, Monroeville: 7 to 8:30 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 22
- Children’s South, Bethel Park: 7 to 8:30 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 27
- Children’s North, Wexford: 7 to 8:30 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 5