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With the safety and well-being of children and youth as its focus,
the Abington Community Taskforce keeps families informed of various
parenting support and educational opportunities in the Abington-Rockledge
community. These opportunities are listed in chronological order.
Ongoing programs appear at the end of this listing. To learn of
support groups that relate to the social and emotional needs of
children and teenagers, go to Things To Do and click "Special
Programs." |
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Featured Program
Weigh To Go for Kids |
For children ages 9-13 and their parents or guardians.
Thursdays, March 4, 11, 18, 25; April 8, 15; 6:00–7:30 pm
Held at Abington Health - Schilling Campus, Willowood Building cafeteria
A registered dietitian will present a positive, hands-on approach to today’s eating, exercise, and esteem dilemmas
The Center for Parenting Education will also participate by facilitating discussions on related weight management topics with parents.
Featuring field trips to Giant Super Food Store, Willow Grove, and a cooking class T
Healthy eating topics to be covered are:
Balancing food in today’s world
Healthy snacks: the good, the bad, and the yummy!
Staying active
Eating out and surviving the drive-thru
Self-esteem: feeling good from the inside out
Parenting tips
Fee: $50/per six session program
Registeration & Information: Abington Community Health Servies at 215-481-2204 |
Parent Council Community Partnership Showcase |
Welcoming all Abington School District parents
Wednesday, April 7, 7:30 p.m.
Held at Abington Junior High School, Susquehanna Road, Abington
Learn about the support and resources available from a variety of community organizations
Parent Council brings together parents from across the district to hear questions and discuss common issues. |
Parenting Programs ( chronological order)
Parent to Parent: Family Training on AD/HD® |
For Adults and Parents of Children and Adolescents with AD/HD
Do you or a family member suffer from AD/HD? Do you want to learn more about AD/HD?
This interactive and educational workshop series will provide educational information and support for individuals and families who are dealing with AD/HD and are learning to navigate its challenges across the life span. This unique program will include seven, two-hour interactive sessions.
Mondays, February 1, 8, 15, 22; March 1, 15, 22; 7:00-9:00 p.m.
Held at The Giant Super Food Store Community Center, 315 York Road, Willow Grove
Cost: $70 for Center members: $95 for non-members (Plus a $45 materials fee)
Information & Registration: 215-657-5720 or www.centerforparentingeducation.org |
Parenting the Temperamentally Challenging Child |
Tuesday, February 23, 7:00–9:00 p.m.
Held at The Giant Super Food Store Community Center, 315 York Road, Willow Grove
Anyone with a temperamentally challenging child may face many struggles. How can you preserve the self-esteem of all members of the family while providing the necessary structure that the temperamentally difficult child needs? Learn the traits that identify the challenging child and specific approaches that will keep your head above water through some pretty rough seas.
Cost: $15 for Center members; $20 for non-members
Provided by The Center for Parenting Education
Registration & Information: www.CenterforParentingEducation.org or call 215-657-5720 |
New Mother/New Baby Group |
Being a new mother can be joyful, exhilarating, and exhausting. All mothers and their babies under one year are invited to join in a morning of fun as we share experiences, discuss your new role as a mother, discover more about your baby’s development, and make friends.
Tuesdays, March 2, or May 4; 10:00 to 11:30 a.m.
Held at Giant Super Food Store Community Center, 315 York Road, Willow Grove
Presented by The Center for Parenting Education
Cost: Free
Registration (required) & Information: 215-657-5720 or www.centerforparentingeducation.org |
Someone's Going To Do It, Why Not You?
Having a Healthy Dialogue With Your Child About Sex |
For parents with children of all ages
Thursday, March 4, 7:00-8:30 p.m.
Held at the Union Library, 243 South York Road, Hatboro
Having age-appropriate talks about sexuality can be easy. Find out how. It's never too early to answer questions and decrease the embarrassment and discomfort these discussions may bring.
Cost: $15 for members; $20 for non-members
Provided by The Center for Parenting Education
Registration & Information: www.CenterforParentingEducation.org or call 215-657-5720 |
Tools for Effective Discipline |
For all parents of children 3 years through adolescence
Monday, March 8, 7:00-9:00 p.m.
Held at Roslyn Elementary School, 2565 Susquehanna Road, Roslyn
This popular workshop teaches disciplining techniques that allow you to remain calm and confident even when you must stop children from unacceptable behaviors. Learn about the parenting style that uses discipline approaches that maintain your children's self-esteem and a healthy relationship between you and your children. Also learn skills in rule making, handling protests, and alternatives to punishment.
Cost: $15 for Center members; $20 for non-members
Provided by The Center for Parenting Education
Registration & Information: www.CenterforParentingEducation.org or call 215-657-5720 |
High Level and IVY League College Admissions:
How to Successfully Navigate the Admissions Process
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Workshop leader: Byron L. Goldstein, M.A. Independent College Admissions Counselor
Wednesday, March 17, 7:00-8:00 p.m.
Abington Free Library, 1030 Old York Road, Abington
Find out about: Impact of economic conditions, School selection, Essay preparation, Teacher recommendations, Resume preparation and presentation, Transcript review, Interviews, Campus tours, and Financial aid
Cost: Free
Registration & Information: 215-885-5180 ext. 15 or online at www.abingtonfreelibrary.org |
Infant Massage Class |
Saturday, March 20, 2:00-3:30 p.m.
Held at Holy Redeemer Hospital and Medical Center, First Floor Conference Room 4/5, 1648 Huntingdon Pike, Meadowbrook
Learning infant massage techniques helps parent-infant bonding, eases colic, enhances sleep, stimulates brain development, and increases circulation. Mom and/or dad and baby attend the class together where infant massage techniques are taught and practiced.
Classes offered monthly.
Fee: $20/Family
Required pre-registration & Information 1-800-818-4747 |
Partners in Parenting: Working Together as a Team |
Wednesday, March 24, 7:00–9:00 p.m.
Held at The Giant Super Food Store Community Center, 315 Old York Road, Willow Grove
Working together with the people who are involved in the care and raising of your children is one of the greatest gifts you can give. Explore the issues involved in creating this “team spirit” and learn the skills you can use to provide this security for your children.
Cost: $15 for Center members; $20 for non-members
Provided by The Center for Parenting Education
Registration & Information: www.CenterforParentingEducation.org or call 215-657-5720 |
Hear and Be Heard: Skills for Healthy Communication |
Tuesday, April 6, 7:00–9:00 p.m.
Held at The Giant Super Food Store Community Center, 315 York Road, Willow Grove
The number one trait of a healthy family is the ability to communicate in healthy ways, but sometimes it seems that a parent and a child speak different languages. Learn specific skills to help you facilitate healthy, clear, and direct communication in order to build a strong relationship with your child. These are lifelong skills that are effective with anyone, regardless of age!
Cost: $15 for Center members; $20 for non-members
Provided by The Center for Parenting Education
Registration & Information: www.CenterforParentingEducation.org or call 215-657-5720 |
Limit Setting for Toddlers |
Friday, April 9, 9:30-11:30 a.m.
Held at The Giant Super Food Store Community Center, 315 York Road, Willow Grove
It seems to happen overnight: your sweet, cuddly baby becomes an active toddler and a tyrant. How can you set limits while preserving your child's self-esteem? Learn approaches to handling your toddler's need to be independent and your need to keep a semblance of order in your home
Cost: $15 for Center members; $20 for non-members
Provided by The Center for Parenting Education
Registration & Information: www.CenterforParentingEducation.org or call 215-657-5720 |
First Steps to Grandparenting |
Thursday, April 15, or May 27; 7:00–9:00 p.m.
Held at Abington Memorial Hospital, Lenfest Pavilion, Rooms P and G
Grandparents have a unique relationship with their grandchildren that brings a very special warmth and love to everyone’s life. With it comes tremendous joy and sometimes unexpected questions about the kind of grandparent you want to be and how you should relate to your adult children. Abington Memorial Hospital Family Practice physicians and staff from the Center for Parenting Education co-host this one session program focusing on baby care and other issues that new grandparents face. Pre-registration is necessary.
Cost: Free
Registration & Information: Abington Memorial Hospital Community Health Education Services at 215-481-2204 |
Truths About Consequences |
Wednesday, April 21, 7:00-9:00 p.m.
Held at Copper Beech Elementary School; 825 Easton Road, Glenside
Consequences can be a very effective discipline tool to use, but it is often difficult to come up with the “right” one that will fit the situation. Learn how to use consequences to teach your children what they need to learn when you discipline them and how to decide what the consequence should be.
Cost: $15 for Center members; $20 for non-members
Provided by The Center for Parenting Education
Registration & Information: www.CenterforParentingEducation.org or call 215-657-5720 |
When Your Toddler Erupts: Tackling Temper Tantrums |
Friday, May 7, 9:30–11:30 a.m.
Held at The Giant Super Food Store Community Room, 315 York Road, Willow Grove
Temper tantrums seem to be a rite of passage for toddlers, but they confront parents with many challenges and frustrations. Parents are often unprepared for the strong feelings that are generated (both in the child and the parent) and lack skills to manage the tantrums in a way that preserves the child’s self-esteem and their relationship with their child. Learn why children have tantrums and the skills necessary to handle them.
Cost: $15 for Center members; $20 for non-members
Provided by The Center for Parenting Education
Registration & Information: www.CenterforParentingEducation.org or call 215-657-5720 |
Turning Down the Heat in Your Home: How to Keep From Boiling Over With Anger |
Tuesday, May 11, 7:00–9:00 p.m.
Held at The Giant Super Food Store Community Center, 315 York Road, Willow Grove
Anger is a frightening and yet inevitable emotion experienced by both parent and child. Learn how to handle anger in healthy ways that preserve your child’s and your self-esteem and that maintain and build a positive relationship between you as you are confronted with the challenges of parenting.
Cost: $15 for Center members: $20 for non-members
Provided by The Center for Parenting Education
Registration & Information: www.CenterforParentingEducation.org or call 215-657-5720
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Turning Conflict Into Cooperation: The Skill of Problem Exploration |
Wednesday, May 19, 7:00–9:00 p.m.
Held at Willow Hill Elementary School, 1700 Coolidge Avenue, Willow Grove
Learn how to use problem exploration as a way to help your children see themselves as part of the solutions to challenges in the home rather than as part of the problem. This empowering tool can be used in conflicts between you and your children, and you can also teach your children to use it when resolving conflicts with siblings and peers.
Cost: $15 for Center members; $20 for non-members
Provided by The Center for Parenting Education
Registration & Information: www.CenterforParentingEducation.org or call 215-657-5720 |
Toilet Learning |
Friday, June 4, 9:30–11:30 a.m.
Held at The Giant Super Food Store Community Room, 315 York Road, Willow Grove
Somewhere between two and four, children and their parents go through the process of learning to use the potty. This can be an easy experience for parents and children if they know what to expect. Learn ways to avoid power plays and make this time a smooth transition. Join us for this insightful look at healthy approaches to this exciting and yet often frustrating and challenging milestone in your child’s life.
Cost: $15 for Center members; $20 for non-members
Provided by The Center for Parenting Education
Registration & Information: www.CenterforParentingEducation.org or call 215-657-5720 |
Special Programs
Children’s
Health Center for Uninsured, Underinsured, & Medical Assistance |
Provides primary
health care to children from birth through age 21 who are
uninsured, underinsured, or on Medical Assistance.
Health Center staff takes time to listen and understand issues
facing children and works with parents or caregivers to provide
necessary follow-up care.
Services include: physical exams, care for
sick children, sports physicals, immunizations, school physicals,
vision and hearing screening, parenting education and support,
home visits, 24-hour on-call
Location: Visiting Nurse Association—Community Services,
1421 Highland Avenue, Abington, Monday through Friday
To schedule an appointment: 215-572-7880
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E-Mail List |
Parents are invited to join an email list for The Center for Parenting Education to receive updates and reminders about parenting programs. Sign up at www.CenterforParentingEducation.org. . |
Parenting through Divorce |
Research indicates that children of divorce fare best when conflict is minimal, their needs are given priority, and parents interact cooperatively with each other.
Two programs offered to teach skills to help children weather the storm of separation and divorce.
Group Seminars - These two sessions, four hours each, teach:
How to help children adjust to separation/divorce
Children's usual reactions to divorce
How parents can avoid or decrease conflicts
Skills to communicate effectively with children
How to co-parent with one's ex-spouse to meet children's needs
Cost: $200 for both sessions
Individual One-on-One Sessions - Parents meet individually with a Parenting Educator to address above issues and their personal concerns and situation Sessions are one hour Cost: $90/session
Information & Registration: 215-576-0586 or info@parentingedu.org
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Personal Coaching |
For parents of newborns through teens
Are you a parent of a child with a challenging temperament?
Do you feel that you need help with discipline?
Would you like to increase your confidence and your parenting skills?
Do you sometimes feel out of control, or unsure of healthy ways to respond?
If you answered "yes" to any of the above, then Personal Parenting Coaching may be just what you need!
Featuring one-hour sessions with a certified Parenting Educator who can support and guide you as you learn about healthy ways to parent and to communicate more effectively with your children. Often, two, or three sessions are enough to give you the support and information you need.
Cost: 1st session: $75.00 for members of The Center for Parenting Education
$90.00 for non-members.
Subsequent sessions: $60.00 for members; $75.00 for non-members
Information: 215-576-0586 |
Ongoing Programs
B.I.L.Y.
(Because I Love You) Support Group |
This support
group for parents with children of any age promotes structure,
consequences, and consistency in raising children. The goal
is to give parents hope and help them to react in new ways
in order to effect change in their child's behavior.
First meets as large group, then breaks into smaller groups
for parents of children with similar ages and challenges.
Sponsored by Abington Memorial Hospital and run by parents
who have experienced or are currently going through challenging
times with their child.
Meets Tuesdays, 7:00 p.m. at Abington Memorial Health Center-Schilling
Campus, Willowood Building, 2510 Maryland Road, Willow Grove
Information: Elaine at 215-576-5216. |
CPR
for Family and Friends |
For the general
public, including parents, grandparents, and babysitters.
No pass/fail skills or written exam is required.
Includes one-rescue and conscious obstructed airway skills.
Certification is not available.
Location: Abington Memorial Health Center—Schilling
Campus, Pennwood Building, Suite 611
Register & Information: contact the Safety Institute of
Pennsylvania at 215-674-3444 or www.safetyinstitute.info |
Renewal
CPR |
An abbreviated
program for those who currently have an active (not expired)
CPR card. All types of CPR cards can be renewed in these classes.
Location: Abington Memorial Health Center—Schilling
Campus, Pennwood Building, Suite 611
Register & Information: contact the Safety Institute of
Pennsylvania at 215-674-3444 or www.safetyinstitute.info |
Childbirth
Preparation Class and Refresher Class |
Mothers-to-be
and their partners learn the value of a teamwork approach
to relaxation and breathing techniques.
Variety of class options
Information 215-481-6800 |
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Expectant Parents Orientation |
Expectant parents can tour the Women’s Board Birthing Suite, meet some of the staff, and learn about hospital services
Wednesdays, 7:30-9:00 p.m.
Abington Memorial Hospital, Widener Building, Beadwood Auditorium
Cost: Free
Information: Debbie Fritts at 215-481-2110
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Kids In
Safety Seats (KISS) |
With at least
30 different seatbelt systems in vehicles today, KISS teaches
parents, grandparents, and other caretakers how to properly
place a child in a size-appropriate car seat that is also
correctly placed and installed in a car in order to reduce
the risk of life-threatening injuries in an accident.
This program is provided by the Abington Police Department's
Community Policing Division with support from Citizens And
Police Together. Certified technicians provide instruction.
To schedule a session call Dave Rondinelli at 267-536-1074. |
MOMS Club of Abington |
Offers monthly meetings, age-based playgroups, kids’ activities, mom’s night out, a book club, park days, Meals for Moms, a monthly newsletter, and more. Also performs several service projects each year to benefit children in the community.
The MOMS Club of Abington is committed to supporting all members, whether they are full-time at-home parents, or if they work outside, or inside the home.
Meets 2nd Thursday of each month, 10:00 a.m. Call for location
Cost: $25 a year May attend two meetings before deciding to join.
Information: abingtonpamoms@hotmail.com,r 215-517-7326, or http://abingtonmoms.50megs.com/ |
Play 'n
Share: Baby's First Friend |
This discussion group provides an opportunity for parents of infants and toddlers to share their experiences, issues and concerns. Children are invited to play in the room, while parents talk.
The following 4-week sessions are being offered:
Session 1: Tuesdays, Jan. 19, 26, Feb. 2 & 9;, 9:30-10:30 a.m.
Session 2: Tuesdays, March 9, 16, 23, 30;, 9:30.-10:30 a.m.
Session 3: Tuesdays, May 11, 18, 25, and June 1, 9:30-10:30 a.m.
Held at Giant Super Food Store, Community Center, 315 York Road, Willow Grove
Cost: $20 for members, $32 for non-members
Registration (required) & Information: 215-657-5720. |
Sibling
To Be |
Geared
to boys and girls ages 3-7 but any age child can attend
90-minute program to help siblings prepare for their
role as big brothers or sisters.
Class includes learning about newborns, caring fort
the baby talking about feelings, visiting the nursery
and a celebration party
Friday, 6:30-8:00 p.m.: November 20
Saturday, 10:00-11:30 a.m.:
Held at Holy Redeemer Hospital
Cost: $20 per child
Pre registration required at 1-800-818-4747
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Sibling
Preparation |
First or second
Saturday of each month (one session)
9:30-11:00 a.m. or 12:00 noon -1:30 p.m.
At Abington Memorial Hospital, Rorer Building, third floor,
OB/GYN classroom.
Cost: free.
Pre-register with the Childbirth Education Program at 215-481-6800. |
Skooter,
Skipper & Me |
A group for
moms, dads, grandparents...and preschoolers who play together,
share action stories, do very simple crafts, and enjoy one
another's company.
Tuesdays, 9:330-10:30 a.m.
Upstairs Nursery, Holy Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church,
Parkview & Lycoming Avenues, Abington
Led by Pastor Mandy Grimmer
Information: 215-887-4954 |
Toddler Activity Time |
Parents and
their children ages 2-31/2 are invited to join a fun-filled
hour of stories, songs, ad crafts held in 8-week sessions and run like a mini pre-school
Thursdays,
January 14-March 4; or March 18-May 13
Session 1: 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Session 2: 11:00 a.m. to noon
Held at The Giant Super Food Store Community Center, 315 York Road, Willow Grove
Presented by The Center for Parenting Education
Cost: $80 for members: $120 for non-members
Registration & Information: 215-657-5720 |
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