Parenting

Meet Jane Roper, author of Double Time

Join us at the Auburndale Community Library for a fun night with author Jane Roper!

Wednesday, May 15, 2013
7:30 PM
Auburndale Community Library
375 Auburn Street, Auburndale

Jane will share some of her humorous, honest, and thought provoking, stories from her book Double Time: How I Survived-- and Mostly Thrived--through the First Three Years of Mothering Twins, which has just been released in paperback.

This will be a great chance to socialize with other local parents of young children! read more »

Newton PAC Meeting: Neuropsychiatric Evaluations

The Newton Parent Advisory Council for Special Education (NewtonPAC) presents Dr. Rafael Castro, PhD. discussing Neuropsychological Evaluations.

Thursday, May 9, 2013
7:30 PM (refreshments and networking will begin at 7:15 PM)
Education Center, Room 210
100 Walnut Street, Newtonville read more »

Free Seminar: Children, Teens, and Technology

Rules of Engagements:  Are There Any? with Dr. Michael Rich.

Wednesday, May 8, 2013
7:00-8:15 PM
Newton North High School Auditorium
Light refreshments

Dr. Rich is a pediatrician and Director of the Center on Media and Child Health at Children’s Hospital, Boston. His research explores the positive and negative effects of technology (computer, television, cellphones, etc.) on children and teens. Join us as Dr. Rich discusses: read more »

  •     Strategies and tips to manage children’s use of technology

To Screen or Not to Screen: Childcare Conference

The Boston Psychoanalytic Society and Institute is pleased to announce its 21st Annual Childcare Conference.

To Screen or Not to Screen: That Is the Dilemma: Technology, Play, and Early Childhood Education

Saturday, April 27, 2013
9:00 AM-1:00 PM
Wilson Chapel
210 Herrick Road, Newton Centre
To register,please contact Brenna Power at bpower@bpsi.org or 617-266-0953.  read more »

Child Abuse Prevention Program

Darkness to Light: Stewards of Children--A prevention and response program for adults.

Tuesday, April 16, 2013
6:00-9:00 PM
West Suburban YMCA
276 Church Street, Newton read more »

What Every Transitioning Student with Disabilities Needs to Know

Thursday, April 11, 2013
7:00-9:00 PM
Education Center, Room 210
100 Walnut Street, Newtonville

The Newton Parent Advisory Council for Special Education presents a panel of experts in Adult Services.

Panel members will cover DDS services, residential services for those who are not eligible for state services, SSI/SSDI, and Mass Rehab services for the transitioning student or adult.

NewtonPAC meetings are free and open to the public. For more details, please visit http://newtonpac.org/meetings/meetings-and-events/.

Free New Babies/New Moms Support Group

Next six-week series begins:

Wednesday, April 3, 2013
10:30 AM-12:00 PM
The Freedman Center at MSPP
1 Wells Ave (Ground Floor), Newton 
Free Parking

Bring your infant and meet other new mothers! Groups for first-time moms with babies up to six months. A six-week daytime series. read more »

Spring Parenting Workshops from the Newton Partnership

HELPING YOUR YOUNG CHILD DEVELOP EMPATHY
Wednesday, April 10, 2013
7:00-8:30 PM
Franklin Elementary School (Cafeteria) 
125 Derby Street, Newtonville
Free. Geared towards parents of children up to third grade.

BEYOND A BIGGER BACKPACK…
TRANSITION TO KINDERGARTEN
Wednesday, April 24, 2013
6:30-8:00 PM
 Ed Center (Room 304)
100 Walnut Street, Newtonville
Free event for adults only. For parents of children entering kindergarten in Fall, 2013.

RAISING AN ORGANIZED CHILD read more »

Free Parent Workshop: Helping Young Children Develop Empathy

Wednesday, April 10, 2013
7:00-8:30 PM
Franklin Elementary School
125 Derby Street, West Newton read more »

Beyond a Bigger Backpack: The Transition to Kindergarten

It's not too early to think about Kindergarten! It’s hard to think about “back to school” so early, but if your child is going to kindergarten, there are many things you can do over the coming months to ease the transition and embrace the journey together.

Join this interactive workshop to learn practical tips to help make the kindergarten transition easier for all.

Wednesday, April 24, 2013
6:30 PM
Education Center
100 Walnut Street, Room 304
Newtonville

FREE event for parents only. No pre-registration necessary. Park in Crafts Street lot.

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