All Triple P seminars and workshops are free and open to the public. Register in advance to receive free childcare. To register, call (831) 227-4145 or go online to www.first5scc.org/calendar/parent-trainings.
Triple P Seminar: The Power of Positive Parenting
Wednesday, Feb. 3 from 6-8 p.m.
Nueva Vista Community Resources, 711 East Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz
This is a free, introductory seminar to the Triple P parenting model. Participants will learn how to create safe, interesting environments for children; provide positive learning environments for children; use assertive discipline; and more. This seminar will be taught in Spanish. http://first5scc.org/node/1272
Triple P 8-Week Group for Families with Children 2-12 years old
Wednesday, Feb. 3 from 6-8 p.m.
Community Bridges Community Room, 236 Santa Cruz Ave., Aptos
This free support group provides in-depth parenting information and assistance for families with children 2-12 years old. Attendees will learn what Positive Parenting is and how to incorporate it into their families. This class meets Wednesdays for eight weeks. http://first5scc.org/8-week-group-families-children-2-12-session-1-8
Triple P Workshop: Going Shopping with Your Child
Monday, Feb. 8 from 6-7:30 p.m.
La Manzana Community Resources, 521 Main St., Suite E, Watsonville
Learn common reasons why shopping trips can be difficult for children, how to prepare your child for a successful shopping trip, and other tips to help make shopping trips enjoyable for you and your child. This workshop will be taught in Spanish. http://first5scc.org/node/1292
Triple P Seminar: Raising Confident, Competent Children
Wednesday, Feb. 10 from 6-8 p.m.
Nueva Vista Community Resources, 711 East Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz
This free parenting seminar covers social and emotional skills that children need in order to thrive at home, in school and throughout life. This workshop will be taught in Spanish. http://first5scc.org/node/1273
Triple P Seminar: Raising Competent Teens
Thursday, Feb. 11 from 6-7:30 p.m.
La Manzana Community Resources, 521 Main St., Suite E, Watsonville
Attend this free parenting seminar to learn strategies to encourage your teen to become a confident, competent young adult. Seminar participants will learn ways to help teens: develop self-discipline, develop problem solving skills, establish routines, get involved in school activities, follow school rules and develop supportive friendships. This workshop will be taught in Spanish. http://first5scc.org/node/1281
Triple P Seminar: Raising Resilient Children
Wednesday, Feb. 17 from 6-8 p.m.
Nueva Vista Community Resources, 711 East Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz
This free parenting seminar offers strategies to teach children healthy ways to deal with their emotions. This workshop will be taught in Spanish. http://first5scc.org/node/1274
Triple P Workshop: It’s Time for Potty Training
Wednesday, Feb. 17 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Mountain Community Resources, 6134 Hwy. 9, Felton
Attend this free parenting workshop to learn how to dedcide your child is ready for potty trianing, how to prepare your child to beging potty training and how to make pottty training a positive experience for you and your child. This Triple P Workshop is part of the Together in the Park drop-in playgroup. All children and parents/caregivers are welcome. http://first5scc.org/workshop-its-time-potty-training
Triple P Seminar: Raising Competent Teens
Thursday, Feb. 18 from 6-7:30 p.m.
La Manzana Community Resources, 521 Main St., Suite E, Watsonville
Attend this free parenting seminar to learn strategies to encourage your teen to become a confident, competent young adult. Seminar participants will learn ways to help teens: develop self-discipline, develop problem solving skills, establish routines, get involved in school activities, follow school rules and develop supportive friendships. This workshop will be taught in Spanish. http://first5scc.org/node/1282
Triple P Workshop: Going Shopping with Your Child
Monday, Feb. 22 from 6-7:30 p.m.
La Manzana Community Resources, 521 Main St., Suite E, Watsonville
Learn common reasons why shopping trips can be difficult for children, how to prepare your child for a successful shopping trip, and other tips to help make shopping trips enjoyable for you and your child. http://first5scc.org/workshop-going-shopping-your-child-2
Triple P Workshop for Families with Children with Special Needs: How to Deal with Disobedience
Wednesday, Feb. 24 from 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Santa Cruz Police Department Community Room, 155 Center St., Santa Cruz
Learn why children may be uncooperative, how to give instructions in a way that increases a child’s cooperation, and how to respond calmly and consistently when a child refuses to follow directions. Also get tips on how to adapt parenting strategies to the special needs of your child. This class will be taught in Spanish. http://first5scc.org/workshop-families-children-special-needs-how-deal-disobedience-1
Triple P Seminar: Getting Teens Connected
Thursday, Feb. 25 from 6-7:30 p.m.
La Manzana Community Resources, 521 Main St., Suite E, Watsonville
Attend this free parenting seminar to learn strategies to encourage your teen to form positive connections with others. Seminar participants will learn ways to help teens: be confident, develop social skills, plan ahead, keep their commitments and take care of others. This workshop will be taught in Spanish. http://first5scc.org/node/1283