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Activities with a 0-to-5 Focus

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• May 20, 2008 Early Development and the Brain: Stress, Coping, and Caregiving for Young Children (second of 5-part series*)
  Presentations and discussions led by Infant Mental Health Specialist Susan Howland Thompson, LCSW. Special workshop series presented by The Infant Mental HealthTask Force of Northern California.
  * Series dates: March 18, May 20, July 15, September 16, and November 18.
  Time: 12-1 p.m.
  Loc: Angelo's Pizza (private room)
  Cost: FREE (provide your own lunch)
  Info: Susan Thompson
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• May 22, 2008 Minds Matter!
  Mental Health Resource Fair in celebration of National Mental Health Month. Learn about mental health and available community resources; food & raffle prizes!
  Time: 3-6:00 p.m.
  Loc: Outdoors in front of Shasta County Social Services (2460 Breslauer Way)
  Cost: FREE
  Info: 225-5970
  *
• May 28, 2008 Substance Exposed Children...Now What?
  Sensory Based Intervention by Kathleen Morris, MS, CC-SLP
  Psychotropic Medication Therapy by Pat Crossman, RN-C, MS
  Neurological/Psychological/Behavioral Issues by Ray Carlson, PhD
  CEUs: Meets BRN criteria and approved by Shasta County Public Health Training Advisory Council for 8 CEUs.
  Meets qualifications for 8 hours of continuing education credit for MFTs and LCSWs.
  Time: 7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
  Loc: Holiday Inn (Redding)
  Cost: FREE
  To register: 225-5858
  [Flyer]
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• June 11, 2008 Engaging Men: The Importance of Positive Male Role Models in Children's Lives
  A conference for North State professionals.
  Time: 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
  Loc: Canyon Oaks Country Club (999 Yosemite Drive, Chico)
  Cost: $25 (includes registration, continental breakfast, lunch and materials)
  Registration: 343-7789 or talia@catlystdvservices.org
  [Flyer]
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• June 26, 2008 The Brain and Behavior: Coping with Challenges in Early Childhood
  Presented by Susan Howland Thompson, LCSW, Infant Mental Health Specialist
  The integrated nature of the brain and behavior and how the brain systems affect young children's behavior...and what to do with challenging behaviors.
  Time: 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
  Loc: Northern Valley Catholic Social Service (2400 Washington Ave., Redding)
  Cost: FREE (6 CEUs available at modest cost)
  Info/Registration: 247-3328 (Jennifer Seinturier)
  *
• September 25, 2008 4th Annual Fatherhood Conference
  Featuring nationally known fatherhood author and speaker Armin A. Brott
  Conference for North State families to promote and support the importance of positive male role models in our families and communities.
  Time: 8:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
  Loc: Best Western Miners Inn (Yreka)
  Cost: FREE
  Info: 245-5113 (Louie Gomes)

Ongoing Activities with a 0-to-5 Focus

• Breastfeeding Support Center
  Calendar of classes and activities.
  [Calendar]
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• Breastfeeding Class at Breastfeeding Support Center
  Offered 3 times per month. Call for schedule.
  Info: (530) 245-6466
  *
• Spanish language Breastfeeding Class at Breastfeeding Support Center
  Offered 1 time per month. Call for schedule.
  Info: (530) 245-6458
  *
• Child Safety Seat Fittings
  Offered 3rd Friday of month 12-2:00 p.m. at DMV Fall River Mills
  Info: Jennifer Gideon (530) 335-6703
  *
• Childbirth Class at Breastfeeding Support Center
  Tuesdays and Thursdays 6-8:30
  Info/Registration: (530) 245-6466
  *
• Children's Type I Diabetes Support Group
  Children's play/activity group and family support and diabetes education.
  2nd Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. at Mercy Medical Center, Auditoriums A/B
  Info: (530) 225-5478
  *
• Spanish language Childbirth Class at Breastfeeding Support Center
  Info/Registraton: (530) 245-6466
  *
• Discipline That Works (Redding)
  Drop-in group for parents and child care providers.
  Wednesdays 6-7:00 p.m. at Monte Vista School (3200 Adams Lane, Redding)
  Fridays 12-1:30 p.m. at Hillcrest Springs Foster Family Agency (1223 Sacramento St., Redding)
  Info: Bridges to Sucess (530) 224-3202
  *
• Harmony at Home
  Parenting support group - Learn the secrets of a peaceful family life. Something new every week.
  Free child care.
  Tuesdays 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Intermountain Community Center (Burney)
  Info: Shaylene, Guadalupe, or Cindy (530) 335-4600
  [Flyer]
  *
• Infant Massage Class (Free - open to the public)
  Babies from 1 month to 9 months and their caregivers.
  Mondays 3 - 4:00 p.m. at the Breastfeeding Support Center (Redding)
  Info: (530) 245-6766, 247-3369 or 245-6466
  *
• Love & Logic (for families with children ages 0-to-5 in Cypress Elementary School District)
  Weekly group addressing parenting/discipline issues.
  Tuesdays 10:00-11:30 a.m. at The Parent Room - Cypress Elementary School (Redding)
  RSVP: Stacy (530) 225-0040 x247
  *
• Maternal Child Education - Classes at Mercy Medical Center Redding
  Breastfeeding Basics, Prepared Childbirth, Intant/Toddler Safety, Newborn Care and more!
  [Class Brochure]
  *
• Mommy and Me Fitness Group
  Thursdays 10:00 a.m. at Intermountain Community Center (Burney)
  *
• Parenting with a Smile sponsored by TAPP (Teenage Parenting Program) and NVCSS
  All parents & children welcome; Teen Services participants please call your case manager for info.
  Instructor: Lisa Fernandez
  Every other Thursday, Apr. 17, May 1, 15, 29, June 12
  11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. at Shasta County Public Health, Downtown (1220 Sacramento St.)
  Every other Thursday, Apr. 10, 24, May 8, 22, June 5
  3-4:00 p.m. at NVCSS Second Home (1250 California St.)
  *
• Spanish-speaking Parent Support and ESL Group
  Thursdays 1:00-3:00 p.m.
  Loc: Intermountain Community Center (Burney)
  Info: Shaylene or Guadalupe (530) 335-4600
  *
• Preschool Art Camp (FREE)
  Artist Troy Hawkins leads children through 5-session art course - sessions linked to children's books.
  Mondays (through May 5) 9-10:30 a.m.
  Fridays 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
  Call for Redding location: 225-4095
  *
• Read and Play (for families in Rother school attendance area...)
  Sing, rhyme, and romp activities for parents/caregivers and children ages 1-to-5.
  Loc: Rother Elementary School, Healthy Start Building
  Tuesdays 10- 10:45 a.m.
  *
• Tiny Tunes (Bright Futures) No Tiny Tunes during Spring Break!
  Mondays 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. at ISS gym (Big Bend) and 10:00 a.m. at Intermountain Community Center (Burney)
  Tuesdays 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. (lunch provided) at Acorn - Cedar Creek School (Montgomery Creek)
  and 10:00-11:00 a.m. at Family Resource Center - Black Butte School (Shingletown)
  Wednesdays 9:45 a.m. at McArthurt Head Start (McArthur Fair Grounds)
  Fridays 10:30 a.m. at Oak Run School's Preschool Room (Oak Run)
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• Yoga for Youngsters (Bright Futures)
  Tuesdays 10:30 a.m. at VFW Hall (Fall River Mills)