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  • Classes at Waban Library: Yoga for Adults, Music and Dance for Kids!

    Classes at Waban Library: Yoga for Adults, Music and Dance for Kids!

    Waban Library Center Newton I Love Newton ILoveNewton classes

    Morning Adult Yoga Classes

    Tuesday and/or Thursday mornings from 8:50 am-10 am for 10 Tuesdays/Thursdays.Cost will be $150 for a 10-week session. Sign up for both, Tuesday and Thursday classes, you will receive a 10% discount.  ($270 for both Tues/Thurs). Drop ins are welcome at $18 per class. Classes go for 10 Tues/Thurs starting January 3/5 – March 20/22
    To sign up email us at wabanlibrary@gmail.com or check out the website for more details, www.wabanlibrarycenter.org

     

    Jazz, Hip Hop and Creative Dance
    $96
    Ages 4 to 6 yrs.                          
    Eight Fridays, 1:15pm-2pm 
    Dancers will learn the basic elements of Jazz Dance and Hip Hop set to today’s popular music. Taught by Grace Noyes, the class will include stretching exercises, progressions across the floor and sequences of age appropriate choreography that will build week to week.  This fun, lively 45 minute class is offered to students who danced with us last season as well as new students. $96 Class dates:1/27, 2/3, 2/10, 2/17, 3/2, 3/9, 3/16, 3/23

     

    Music Making 

    Six Fridays (EVERY OTHER WEEK)
    9:30-10:15 am                                             
    Ages 15 mos. to 3yrs.
    Linda Emmanuel
    Kids will discover their inner musicians! Fun instruments and props will help us explore concepts like fast/slow, loud/soft and start/stop. Taught by  Linda Emmanuel, who has a Master’s in Dalcroze Eurhythmics from the Longy School, a B.M. in Vocal Performance from New England Conservatory. $72 Class Dates: 1/20, 2/3, 2/17, 3/3, 3/17, 3/31.
  • The Freedman Center for Child and Family Development (formerly Warmlines): A Great Resource for Parents

    The Freedman Center for Child and Family Development (formerly Warmlines): A Great Resource for Parents

    Navigating the Rocky Road of Adolescence FREE!

    Four Sessions – November 2, 9, 16, 30, 7:00-8:30 pm

    Newton Cultural Center, 225 Nevada St.. Newtonville

    FREE four session Parent Group Series for parents of teens, led by licensed psychologist Deborah Weinstock-Savoy, Ph.D.  This group series will explore the many changes that occur during adolescence, and how they affect relationships at home and school.  Parents will discuss relevant topics such as promoting healthy choices, setting realistic limits and appropriate consequences; understanding when and how to negotiate; dealing with changes and crises (e.g., divorce); identifying risk factors for anxiety and depression; handling experimentation with sex, alcohol, drugs, and learning to “let go” while maintaining family connections.Sponsored by the Friedman Center for Child and Family Development and The Newton Partnership. Pre-registration required: click here or call 617-244-INFO.
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    I knew this organization as Warmlines and it’s changed now The Freedman Center for Child and Family Development. It continues to be  a great resource for parents, especially those with very young kids with great programs including:

    New Babies/New Moms Group

    Music Classes from 3 months to 4 years with adult

    Parent Support Groups

    Playgroups including Free Fun Playtime

    Parenting Teen Classes

    Diet and Development for Children Classes

    They also offer continuing education classes for adults at the Massachusetts School of Professional Psychology.

    Finally, they have great content on their site including Tips for Parents series:

    Top Ten Tips for New Parents

    The Continuing Importance of Freedman CenterNew Parents Groups

    Five Tips for Easing the Stress of New Parenthood

    Fostering Baby’s Growth and Development with Music

    Top Ten Tips for Adding a Sibling to Your Family

    Top Ten Tips for the Transition to Preschool

    Top Ten Tips for the Transition to Kindergarten

    Top Ten Tips for the Transition to Middle School