Parenting

The EVMS Healthy Start Loving Steps Program is excited to introduce the monthly “Empowering Moms” Series. The first session will be focused on topics related to pregnancy and women’s health. Where: EVMS Hofheimer Hall 825 Fairfax Ave, Norfolk, VA 23507 […]

An upcoming parenting class – Active Parenting -is being offered for families with children ages 5-12yrs.

The Active Parenting of Teens program offers an effective and unique approach to improving parent-teen interaction. Parents will learn to communicate effectively, resolve conflicts and discuss such difficult topics as violence, drugs, alcohol, and sex.

Children’s Challenging Behaviors is a workshop for parents of children and youth with mental health needs.

This FREE program – ACT Raising Safe Kids, takes place in Portsmouth beginning May 3, 2022 and is for parents of children ages 0 to 8yrs old.

Alternatives Inc. will be hosting an online Virtual Learning and Cyberbullying Chat with Rosean Lindsey, graphic designer and anti-bullying coach!

Parents, are you feeling hopeful or discouraged about your child’s future? Learn strategies that you can use to enhance your child’s well-being despite stressful situations, or adversities they may face.

If you have an infant and are looking to connect with other moms for support, this postpartum support group in Chesapeake is for you!

The CHKD Spring Community Connections Featured Presentation this June is "Talking to Young Children about Race, Inclusion and Equity". These community presentations are free and open to all, but registration is required.

These upcoming events are just for Dads!

Sometimes, we don’t know what to say when talking about illness, death, incarceration, and other topics. Let’s figure it out together!

1-2-3 Magic is a 4 week program that teaches parents how to correct negative behavior in children 2 to 12 years old, while encouraging positive behavior.

When you have concerns about your child’s development, finding reliable information and the best path forward can be overwhelming.

Parents! Understanding asthma, allergies, common cold, flu, strep, and COVID-19 symptoms in children.

Parents! Learn strategies to help your family cope with stress, stay healthy, and be positive during these challenging times.

Surviving Your Adolescents is a FREE Program for parents of teens where you will discuss normal adolescent behavior, how to manage teen risk-taking, what NOT to do, and more.

Learn about early childhood development including how to build strong, positive relationships with babies and toddlers.

Ellie’s mom did not come for their visit, and Ellie is stuck in a cloud of sadness and anger as she tries to understand why. Fortunately, Miss K. and Ellie’s Uncle Finny are there to help her.

Children’s Challenging Behaviors is a FREE workshop for parents of children and youth with mental health needs.

A virtual conversation this week for parents concerned with the risks of Teen Vaping.

This session will highlight ideas to keep children engaged in learning in ways that work for them and their families.

Parents will learn the four stages of child development and how to enhance their children’s learning at each stage. They will learn about parenting styles and discover how to begin building a lifelong bond with their child.

A Free local event celebrating Dads!

1-2-3 Magic is a 4 week program that teaches parents how to correct negative behavior in children 2 to 12 years old, while encouraging positive behavior.

Rookie Dads class prepares expectant dads to face the challenges of being a new dad. These free classes show dads how to take care of their baby’s needs, how to interact with their new baby, and give great tips from a father’s perspective taught by a certified Fatherhood Consultant.