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Discover events, activities and training for children 0-5, families and service providers.

Emergency Preparedness Fair

Category: Children 0 - 5, Parents, Providers

Friday, September 27, 2024 at 10:00am - 2:00pm

Venue: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints | 3410 Churn Creek Road, Redding, CA 96002

Meet the professionals who aid us in emergencies, tour exciting booths, learn valuable skills in case of a fire or evacuation, enjoy hands on activities and so much more!

This is a free event with a low-cost lunch. 

Questions? Contact Emma at 530-782-3050 or Tasha at 530-355-9245

Prenatal Education: Intimacy after Baby

Category: Parents

Thursday, October 3, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:30pm

Venue: First 5 Shasta | 393 Park Marina Circle, Redding, CA 96001

This class will explore maintaining & nourishing post-partum intimacy in your relationship. We will explore post-partum limitations, learn techniques to increase communication, explore expectations and develop alternative approaches to intimacy and connection. 

Parents and expectant parents welcome.

This class is taught by Certified Doula, Lactation Educator & Intimacy coach Christina McCabe. Questions? Contact Christina 707-498-0146

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Mandated Child Abuse Reporter Training

Category: Providers

Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Organizers: Pathways to Hope for Children

Venue: Pathways to Hope for Children | 2280 Benton Drive, Building C, Redding, CA 96003

Learn to keep our children safe! The Mandated Child Abuse Reporter Training is designed to assist professionals, paraprofessionals, and other individuals who are mandated to report suspected child abuse or neglect due to their work or interactions with children.

Participants will receive an overview of:

  • The Four Types of Abuse
  • Who, What, Where, When, Why & How to report
  • Legal responsibility & protections
  • Confidentiality of reporting party
  • What happens when a report is made
  • Current updates to laws
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Prenatal Education with Christina McCabe - Lactation Education

Category: Parents

Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:30pm

Venue: First 5 Shasta | 393 Park Marina Circle, Redding, CA 96001

This interactive lactation class will cover the basics of the anatomy & physiology of breastfeeding & lactation. You will gain a foundation in infant latch & oral anatomy. You will learn breastfeeding positions & know how to determine if you baby is eating enough. 

Parents and expectant parents are welcome.

This class is taught by Certified Lactation Educator and Counselor Chritina McCabe. Questions? Contact Christina 707-498-0146

Prenatal Education: Pain in Labor

Category: Parents

Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:30pm

Venue: First 5 Shasta | 393 Park Marina Circle, Redding, CA 96001

This class will cover practical applications of coping techniques to use in labor, how to reframe how we think about pain in labor, and the best techniques to achieve a calm birth experience. We will explore all options available to you for all birth environments (hospital, birth center, home). 

Parents and expectant parents welcome.

This class is taught by Certified Doula and Childbirth Educator Samantha Reinhardt. Questions? Contact Samantha 707-206-5178

Prenatal Class with Samantha Reinhardt - Positions & Stretches

Category: Parents

Thursday, October 17, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:30pm

Venue: First 5 Shasta | 393 Park Marina Circle, Redding, CA 96001

Join certified Doula and childbirth educator Samantha Reinhardt to explore positions and stretches that are conductive of a good labor. We will be practicing these easy to do positions and discuss different variations of them to make them most comfortable for you. We will also go over stretches and strengthening to best fit labor.

Parents and expectant parents' welcome. 

This class is taught by Certified Doula & Childbirth Educator Samantha Reinhardt. Questions? Contact Samantha at 707-206-5178

Prenatal Education with Samantha Reinhardt - Stages of Labor

Category: Parents

Thursday, October 24, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:30pm

Venue: First 5 Shasta | 393 Park Marina Circle, Redding, CA 96001

This class will discuss the different stages and phases of labor. We will explore all the signs of each phase as well as techniques to help labor progress and best ways to stay comfortable. We explore how to know when it is time to go to the hospital/birth center and give you tools and tips on how to be confident in your stage of labor. Taught by certified Doula and childbirth educator Samantha Reinhardt.

Parents and expectant parents welcome. 
 

This class is taught by Certified Doula & Childbirth Educator Samantha Reinhardt. Questions? Contact Samantha 707-206-5178

Story Time at The Shop Around the Corner

Category: Children 0 - 5, Parents

Friday, October 25, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:00am

Organizers: The Shop Around the Corner

Venue: The Shop Around the Corner | 1430 Butte Street, Redding, CA 96001

Join us at The Shop Around the Corner in downtown Redding the last Friday of the month for children's story time! We look forward to seeing you!

Prenatal Education with Samantha Reinhardt - Post-Partum Planning Tools

Category: Parents

Thursday, October 31, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:30pm

Venue: First 5 Shasta | 393 Park Marina Circle, Redding, CA 96001

We will be examining post-partum, how everyone is different and what is normal versus not normal. Learn about post-partum anxiety, depression and psychosis and their warning signs and resources to help you. We will also discuss the practical sides of post-partum and knowing how to best care for your child, make time for yourself with a baby, and how to continue to be your best self so you can be the best parent you can be! 

Parents and expectant parents welcome.

This class is taught by Certified Doula & Childbirth Educator Samantha Reinhardt. Questions? Contact Samantha at 707-206-5178

Prenatal Education with Christina McCabe - Lactation Education

Category: Parents

Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:30pm

Venue: First 5 Shasta | 393 Park Marina Circle, Redding, CA 96001

This interactive lactation class will cover the basics of the anatomy & physiology of breastfeeding & lactation. You will gain a foundation in infant latch & oral anatomy. You will learn breastfeeding positions & know how to determine if you baby is eating enough. 

Parents and expectant parents are welcome.

This class is taught by Certified Lactation Educator and Counselor Chritina McCabe. Questions? Contact Christina 707-498-0146

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