SEEDING CONNECTIONS

WHAT ARE WE ABOUT?
Family Central is a non-profit parenting support network based in Warwick, New York whose mission is to strengthen the role of community in supporting the well being of families and children.  We are committed to raising awareness of the unique challenges of parenting in today's world and to creating a parenting community to reduce isolation, build connections and share information and resources. 
Overscheduled and Pressured:
Reclaiming Childhood in a "Hurry-Up" World

Sunday, May 17 - 1 to 3:30pm

Mary Krauze of Conscious Parenting will discuss how the busy and competitive pace of contemporary American life affects parents and children and provide insights into how to lessen the pressure and reclaim family time.  This informative and interactive workshop is designed to support parents, teachers, and other caregivers of children of preschool through high school age.  Register here.
Zero to 1 - A "New Parents" Support Group Beginning in May
2nd Monday of the month at 10 am
4th Tuesday of the month at 6:30 pm

Family Central invites all new and expectant parents to join our support group to learn about infant care.  Topics include feeding, sleeping, soothing and infant development in addition to the adjustment to parenting and balancing family life.  Led by two experienced maternity nurses who are certified in childbirth education, lactation counseling and parenting education, this group will provide a place to meet other new parents and to learn the latest research on infant care and child development.  Click here to register for May 11 at 10 am.  Click here to register for May 26 at 6:30 pm.   This group will meet in the Main Level Board Room.

Paula Spector is a registered nurse with an M.S. in Health Education.  She has over 30 years of experience and is a certified childbirth educator ICEA, a certified lactation counselor and NYSPEP Parent Educator Level II.  Ellen Mahony is a registered nurse with an M.S. in Child Maternal Health.  She has over 30 years experience and is a certified Childbirth Educator (Lamaze) and a certified counselor IBCLC.
Five Simple Tools for a Peaceful Summer
Sunday, June 14 - 1 pm

Julika von Stackelberg  is a certified parenting coach, mother of three, and founder of Empowering Generations through Peaceful Parenting.   Julika's talk on setting limits, being the parent you want to be, and everyday life stress management will provide you with practical ideas for how to survive the long days of summer and have fun with your children. This workshop is designed to support parents, teachers, and other caregivers of children of pre-schoool through middle school age.   Register here.

       
Albert Wisner Public Library
845-986-1047
One McFarland Drive, Warwick NY 10990
www.albertwisnerlibrary.org