*This class will be a year-round class at the Anoka Family Place. Priority registration will be given for Winter and Spring 2026. Children are natural explorers of their environment. They use play to figure out how things work, build relationships, learn and more. The classroom will be set up for exploration for you and your child to play and learn together. Parenting discussions include the purpose of play for young children plus a variety of parenting topics chosen by the group participants.

Explore the wonderful world of art! Develop your child’s curiosity and learning through messy art and creative exploration. Join us for all the fun without the stress of cleaning up! Parenting discussions include the benefits of art (they go way beyond fun) plus a variety of parenting topics chosen by the group participants.

Young children love to explore the world of music. Come and play with your child as you listen and move to different types of music, create a musical instrument, and learn new songs to sing with your child. Licensed parenting educator will lead discussions on a variety of parenting topics chosen by the group participants.

Spend quality time with your child(ren) learning and playing together. Parent discussion will examine topics through the lens of fatherhood while sharing mutual experiences, joys, and challenges with other fathers. Spanish speaking instructor in class at Blaine.

We'll explore fun, hands-on activities that are secretly building the foundation for future success. Through squishing, scribbling, and creating, your child will develop the fine motor skills essential for later writing, school readiness, and everyday tasks. The "big mess" is where the magic happens. Your child is learning to problem-solve, express themselves, and build hand-eye coordination.

This class is designed for two-year-olds and their brand new baby sibling. It will focus on addressing the emotional, social, and developmental aspects of this family transition. Parent discussions will include navigating the demands of caring for two young children, managing the initial stages of sibling rivalry, and other topics determined by the group.

Enjoy the wonders of nature with your child! Whether we are enjoying the outdoor classroom or exploring nature inside, this class will encourage curiosity and exploration with all that springtime has to offer! Parent discussions will include encouraging outdoor play and other parenting topics chosen by parents.

Parents, caregivers and babies, birth to 16 weeks, are invited to join us for our Newborn Parenting series. This is an opportunity for free weekly baby weight checks, to connect with other new parents, ask questions, or talk about concerns, gain professional advice, laugh, cry, and talk about life with your new baby. Classes are led by a licensed parent educator along with guest speakers including WIC, public health, lactation, pediatrics, early intervention and mental health. Start anytime and come as many times as you like until your little one is 16 weeks old. Pre-registration is not required, but it does help us be more prepared. And, best of all, it’s FREE! Transportation is not available for Newborn Parenting. If you are in need of new baby support at home, a referral for a Home Visitor can be made by calling 763-506-1545 or email homevisits@ahschools.us. Topics include: Adjustment to parenthood Healthy attachment Feeding, Mastitis, and more Perinatal or postpartum mood and anxiety disorder (PMADS) Newborn general development Tummy time and Physical Development Illness in babies, immunizations and preparing for first colds Self-Care Returning to work, pumping, daycare Postpartum body care Language and Literacy

During the toddler and two years, children grow by leaps and bounds and naturally develop independence. Despite all this progress, they can also develop some challenging behaviors. Discuss how to navigate these complex years and gain a better understanding of their growth and development. Toddlers and twos will explore and have fun with activities and songs. This class will be a non-separating class at Andover and separating at Blaine. Spanish speaking instructor in class at Blaine.

Children love to explore with their senses. Parents and children explore different kinds of sensory activities such as finger painting, play dough and glurch. Parenting discussion includes general parenting information as well as ideas to help parents and children reduce stress.

This preschool class meets two days a week - the first day, parents and children attend together; the second day is for children only. Activities will promote learning in the development of social skills, math, literacy, music, and science. Parenting topics include getting ready for kindergarten, setting limits, bedtime, and more.

Raising Kids with Big, Baffling Behaviors by Robyn Gobbel teaches caregivers how to look at a child's challenging behaviors. It shifts the focus from managing behavior to uncovering its root cause—a vulnerable nervous system. The book emphasizes that all behavior makes sense when you understand how a child's brain processes safety and stress. This book study class will give parents strategies to support their child's big, baffling behaviors. Purchasing the book is not necessary for class participation but will enhance your learning throughout the semester.

*This class will be a year-round class at the Anoka Family Place. Priority registration will be given for Winter and Spring 2027. How many times have you heard or maybe said, "I wish parenting came with a handbook”? This class might just be the closest thing there is. Learn and share practical parenting tips. Discuss your child’s development. Parenting educator will guide discussions based on topics selected by participants. Play and learn with your child. Just like every child is different, every class is different. This is a class you can take again and again.

In this class, you will unlock your child's innate potential by learning to observe and engage their natural curiosity! You will explore key milestones and discover how simple, everyday play can build developmental skills that you can recreate at home. Parent topics will include how to foster your child's curiosity, risky play, and topics chosen by the group. Spanish speaking instructor in class.

Living with multiples brings two or three times the joy, the fun and also the work! Sibling relationships, time management and fostering the unique characteristics of each child in the family are addressed. Siblings, ages birth up to kindergarten, are welcome to attend. Staff is available to meet families at the door to help with arrival.