Parenting Workshops

Parent as Child’s First Teacher Initiative Training Workshops with Nemours BrighStar
Workshops are fun and interactive, cover a different topic each month, and focus on children ages birth – five.
At each workshop, a $100 Winn Dixie gift card and prizes given away as well!

Workshops are held from 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Light snacks and refreshments will be served.
Childcare is NOT provided, and we ask that parents please make other arrangements for their children.

To RSVP, please call Blair Blackard at 904.697.3156 or email bblackar@nemours.org.
Also…if ten parents and/or staff from Parks’ Place attend a workshop in one evening, the center will receive a set of books!

  • January 12, 2010: Strategies for Managing Your Child’s Behavior
    Community Connections, 325 East Duval Street, Jacksonville , FL 32202
  • February 9, 2010: Nurturing Child Development Through Play
    Holy Rosary Catholic School, 4920 Brentwood Avenue , Jacksonville , FL 32206
  • March 9, 2010: Child Growth and Development – Caring for Infants and Toddlers
    St. Stephen Child Care & Learning Center, 1525 North Davis Street , Jacksonville , FL 32206
  • March 30, 2010: The Importance of Fathers & Single Dads – Joys & Challenges
    Parkwood Weekday Early Education Center , 7900 Lone Star Road, Jacksonville , FL 32211
  • April 13, 2010: Creating Routines & Managing Transitions
    NCI Child Development Center , 4736 Avenue B, Jacksonville , FL 32209
  • May 11, 2010: Sibling Support / Parenting a Child with Special Needs
    Jacksonville Children’s Commission, 1095 A. Philip Randolph Blvd. , Jacksonville , FL 32202
  • June 8, 2010: Get Ready for Summer – Health, Safety & Nutrition
    Christ the King Church Child Care, 720 Arlington Road , Jacksonville , FL 32211