Delano Community Education

 Sibling care is NOT available.

Online via Zoom or In person

BOOK: GOOD INSIDE (Adult Only)

Author: Dr. Becky Kennedy

Teacher: Maggie Olson

Join this 8-week class to discuss the book Good Inside. This book is for any parent who has ever struggled under the substantial weight of caregiving--which is to say all of us. Good Inside is not only a wise and practical guide to raising resilient, emotionally healthy kids, it’s also a supportive resource for overwhelmed parents who need more compassion and less stress.

Each session will focus on a portion of the book, and the group discussion will be around that portion and how it applies to your parenting.

Thursdays: January 23 and 30; February 6, 13, 20, and 27; March 13 and 20

Class 6:30 – 7:30 PM

You may join the teacher at the CEC in Room 214 (Adult Only) or virtually with Zoom. A zoom link will be sent to all participants the day before class. Door #2 will be open for those participants wanting to join me in Room 214.  Books will be available to borrow or purchase.

BOOK: CALM THE CHAOS (Adult Only)

Author: Dayna Abraham

Join this 7-week class to discuss the book Calm The Chaos. This is a revolutionary guide for parents of kids that struggle with big emotions, power struggles, or challenging behaviors. There are five steps to calming the chaos—Getting to Safety, Restoring Energy, Finding Calm in the Moment, Getting Ahead of the Moment, and Building a Family Team.

Each step employs a framework that is easy to remember, even when emotions run high:

• You ground yourself,
• Connect with your kid,
• Understand the root of the struggle,
• Empower each other with a solution and plan that works for everyone involved.

Backed by science and tested by hundreds of thousands of families, Calm the Chaos helps parents guide children to self-acceptance, compassion, and resilience. Complete with in-the-trenches stories, scripts, prompts, and visuals, making it simple for parents to go from surviving to thriving. We understand the busy demands of parenting--please don't feel pressure to finish the book. All contributions to the conversation will be valuable.

Thursdays: April 3, 10, 17, and 24; May 1, 8, and 15

Class 6:30 – 7:30 PM

You may join the teacher at the CEC in Room 214 (Adult Only) or virtually with Zoom. A zoom link will be sent to all participants the day before class. Door #2 will be open for those participants wanting to join me in Room 214. Books will be available to borrow or purchase.