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Boundaries In Our Children (In-Person)

FirstLook 213 YMCA Dr, Waxahachie, TX, United States

Boundaries are those invisible barriers that we establish in relationships in order to protect what we value. They impact all areas of our lives. But boundaries don’t just happen, they have to be taught and internalized. Learn about the different types of boundaries, how to nurture them in your child, why they are important to

Bonding With Your Toddler (Virtual)

Raising confident and happy kids is really hard work! And even though parents don’t always do everything right, at the core is the bond they forge with their children. It begins early in infancy and grows throughout their lives. But how do you do it? In this lesson, we’ll talk about what it means to

Car Seat Class

FirstLook 213 YMCA Dr, Waxahachie, TX, United States

Have you ever had trouble with your car seat?  Maybe you have wondered if it was installed correctly. This class, led by a representative from Texas A&M Extension agency, will show you the correct way to install your seat and how to inspect it so that it is safe for your baby. 

Emotions in Our Children (In-Person)

FirstLook 213 YMCA Dr, Waxahachie, TX, United States

Our emotions are important and valuable to us. And being allowed to own our emotions and express them in a healthy way is one way we feel respected and valued. Children have BIG emotions and can go from excited to sobbing within seconds! Managing those big emotions is something they have to learn. But how

The Importance of Play (Virtual)

You may think it’s all just fun and games when you watch a toddler play. But really, many of skills we need to be successful in life are learned in toddlerhood through play. Toddlers learn how to work with others, to share, to negotiate, and to develop decision-making and problem-solving skills. Best of all, they

Parenting – Creating Motivation (In-Person)

  “I want it, and I want it now!” If you enticed your child with the reward of two marshmallows for waiting just fifteen minutes before eating the first one, would she do it? Does she have the self-discipline to delay gobbling one sugary treat right away in order to have two in the future?

Toddler – Toddler Accidents (Virtual)

  They hit the ground running and are into everything! Your busy, little toddler will be exploring, playing, and discovering so many new things. They will also discover gravity and many of the dangers that come from being human: bug bites, falls, bruises, cuts, and scrapes, just to name a few. Thankfully, toddlers heal well!

Parenting – Creating Honesty (In-Person)

  We’ve all caught our kids in a lie or two. We’ve even told a few ourselves. Why do kids lie, and can you teach them to tell the truth? In this session, we talk about why people lie, how your reaction to your kids’ lies can, in fact, encourage them to lie, and what

Toddler – Toddler Illness (Virtual)

  Your toddler is sick, and you’re worried! Maybe even a little disgusted! Ugh! Snotty noses, vomiting, or diarrhea everywhere—is it just a simple bug or something more? Do you go to the doctor now or wait? It’s challenging when our little ones are sick, and their bugs definitely take their toll on us all!

Parenting – Creating Kindness (In-Person)

  We want our kids to help old ladies cross the street, serve meals to the poor, and befriend lonely kids at school. But how can we teach them to be kind? Where does kindness come from? This session gives tips on finding those teachable moments in everyday life where we can guide our children

Toddler – Getting Your Child To Eat (Virtual)

Getting your child to eat can be a challenge. It's hard enough to get a kid to eat vegetables, but what do you do if you struggle to get your child to eat almost anything? The key is to be consistent and reward their good behavior; this lesson helps you do that! Learn simple methods

Parenting – Creating Confidence (In-Person)

  What kind of superhero confidence does it take to carry your child through life? To give them supernatural power over their own actions or to defeat the villains of the schoolyard? In this session, we talk about the three things you can do to help create the superpower of confidence in your child!