Edina Community Ed

Learn how to introduce culturally component skills into your parenting and family life. Students will examine their culture and influences through life as well as develop an awareness and appreciation for other cultures in our community.

Mindfulness is about letting go of guilt and shame about the past and focusing on right now. Focus on purposeful attention to what's happening, instead of getting sidelined by your emotions. This class will help parents reflect on their parenting practices and make proactive plans for the highs and lows of parenting.

Raising resilient kids can be challenging. Learn how to teach your child resilience and how to cope through difficult times.

A licensed Parent Educator facilitates parents of children 3-5 years who will gather to support and discuss topics key to child development. This class will look at developmental growth through play and the joys and challenges that this age can exhibit. Topics may include: Meals and Manners, Friendship Skills, Discipline, Power Struggles. Under the guidance of the Parent Educator, participants can help select future discussions. This class will meet on the third Tuesday of the month. For an additional cost (half the amount of class fee), childcare is available for children as young as 6 weeks and as old as 5 years. Children up to 4 months are welcome to attend with their parent.

This five-week virtual class will support parents and caregivers of young children experiencing anxiety. Parents and caregivers will learn helpful tools to manage and respond to their child's anxiety - both in the moment and long term. Instructional materials provided prior to the start of class.

This is a parent only class for families new to living in the United States to meet and share experiences with other new families.