Anoka-Hennepin Community Education

Parents, caregivers and babies, birth to 12 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, discuss concerns, gain professional advice, laugh, cry, and talk about life with your new baby. Classes are led by a licensed Parent and Family 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 12 weeks old. Pre-registration is not required, but it does help us be more prepared. Registration is FREE! 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 Prepping for first colds Self-Care Returning to Work, Pumping, Daycare Postpartum Body Care Language and Literacy

For children age birth up to 30 months. Bring your little one to their very own playtime where the focus is on fun activities, education and support from other parents and an early childhood teacher. What is Playtime? Together, parent, caregivers and children enjoy exploring art, books, stories, active play, songs, rhymes and lots of fun! Playtime will enhance small and large motor skills, self-esteem and social skills, plus there are new friends for everyone. Registration fee is per child. Guidelines Parents and children remain together. Limit of four children per adult. No food allowed. Limited number of families for safety and enjoyment of all. Do not bring children who are ill. Practice good hand hygiene – use handwashing facilities prior to entering Playtime. All toys are cleaned, and play area sanitized at the end of each Playtime.

What is Playtime? Together, parent, caregivers and children enjoy exploring art, books, stories, active play, songs, rhymes and lots of fun! Playtime will enhance small and large motor skills, self-esteem and social skills, plus there are new friends for everyone. Registration fee is per child. There is no fee for adults. Guidelines For children age birth up to kindergarten. Parents and children remain together. Limit of four children per adult. No food allowed. Limited number of families for safety and enjoyment of all. Do not bring children who are ill. Practice good hand hygiene – use handwashing facilities prior to entering Playtime. All toys are cleaned, and play area sanitized at the end of each Playtime.