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Programs for Parents
early childhood / preschool
Coordinator: Pilar Martinez • Supervisor: Natalie Kurek
Discipline and Guidance Parent
Groups - The First Nine Years
Saturdays, 9:00-11:30A
Oct 1 • Oct 8 • Oct 15
Does parenting feel like nagging, warnings and
reminders to no avail? Bring the Simplicity Parenting
approach to discipline into your life. Hear directly
from Soul of Discipline author, Kim John Payne, and
learn about the history of discipline techniques and
how they have shaped our own biographies. Discover
why your child's developing will and your boundary-
building is important at this phase of childhood.
A certified Simplicity Parenting Group Leader will
facilitate an experience for you to welcome warm,
firm and calm guidance into your family.
Parents of ages 2-9
Res Fee $65 - Fee $70
(Note: Class materials must be purchased at an
additional cost of $29 in advance of the first class (a
couple shares a set of materials)
Location: Austin Gardens Environmental Education
Center
Discipline and Guidance Parent
Groups - The Tween Years
Saturdays, 9:00-11:30A
Dec 1 • Dec 10 • Dec 17
What does a parent do with a child that is not a teen
but no longer a young child? Discover the Simplicity
Parenting approach to discipline. Hear directly from
Soul of Discipline author, Kim John Payne. Learn
how to hear your child at this phase of childhood and
get attuned to your child's changing moods and needs
so you can cultivate social awareness. A certified
Simplicity Parenting Group Leader will facilitate
an experience that will help you parent with both
sensitivity and responsibility. Parents of children
ages 9-13
Res Fee $65 - Fee $70
(Note: Class materials must be purchased at an
additional cost of $29 in advance of the first class (a
couple shares a set of materials)
Location: Austin Gardens Environmental Education
Center
Toddler Exploration Time
Fridays
9:30-10:15A & 10:30-11:15A
Children will be delighted with
stories, lessons, and cras led by our
Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory
education volunteers. Each month is a
different topic. Advanced registration
is required.
Ages 18mos-5yrs
Sep 16 - Seeds & Gourds
Oct 14 - Bats
Nov 18 - Winter is Coming
Jan 20 - BRRRRR!
Feb 17 - Yummy
Mar 17 - e World Below
Story Time at
The Conservatory
Wednesdays, 10:00-10:30A
Ages 18mos-5yrs
Enjoy stories, songs, and puppets led by
our Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory
volunteers. Adults and children must both
register to attend this event. Registration is
required in advance.
Presented by the Friends of the Oak Park
Conservatory. Free, with suggested $5 donation
at the door.
Discipline and Guidance Parent
Groups - The Teen Years
Saturdays, 9:00-11:30A
Feb 4 • Feb 11 • Feb 18
Is your teen managing choices with your support?
Bring the Simplicity Parenting approach to discipline
into your life. Hear directly from Soul of Discipline
author, Kim John Payne, and learn why a teen can
benefit greatly from your connection and shared
sense of direction. A certified Simplicity Parenting
Group Leader will facilitate an experience that
enables you to guide your child to affirm direction
and calibrate peer life while you build a healthy road
map together. Parents of children ages 14-18
Res Fee $65 - Fee $70
(Note: Class materials must be purchased at an
additional cost of $29 in advance of the first class (a
couple shares a set of materials)
Location: Austin Gardens Environmental Education
Center
Spend some creative time with your child in our
Multi-Generational Arts & Crafts Programs
on pages 15-23.
