Classes range from one-time topics to a series of classes focused on a certain age group and include childcare and dinner. Most are offered in English and Spanish. Call 970-262-3888 ext. 330 or email mollyh@summitfirc.org.
Upcoming Classes
Specific Topics WorkshopsUpcoming Classes
FIRC believes that parents have the ability to be the most important teacher in a child’s life, so to help parents succeed at this task we offer many classes throughout the year focusing on different techniques to handle many of the situations you face with your child.
Active Parenting of Teens - For parents of 'tweens and teens
Dates: Thursdays, April 19-May 24
Time: 5:30-8:00 p.m.
Location: Summit Middle School
Workshop Cost: $48 per person/$72 per couple
*Dinner provided
Contact: Molly at 970-262-3888 ext. 330 or email mollyh@summitfirc.org
Topics: Respectful discipline, skills for clear, honest communication, strategies to prevent risky behavior, how to be an encouraging parent and insight into teens online, bullying and depression.
Ask the Doc...Nutrition for ages 0-3
Presented by FIRC and High Country Healthcare featuring Dr. Morano
When : Saturday, April 21, 2012
Time: 10 a.m. –12 p.m.
Location: Frisco Senior Center
Cost: Free and includes child care
Contact: Noelle at noelles@summitfirc.org or call 970-262-3888 ext. 321 to RSVP.
Daddy Boot Camp
A unique father-to-father, community-based workshop that inspires and equips men to become confidently engaged with their infants, support their mates and personally navigate their transformation into dads. Classes will be offered every other month. More information coming soon. For more information contact Noelle at FIRC at 970-262-3888 ext 321 or email noelles@summitfirc.org.
Date: Saturday, January 28
Time: 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Cost: $15
Location: St. Anthony’s Medical Center classroom (downstairs from birthing center in hospital)
Parenting 1234
Dates: Wednesdays, January 18-February 8
Time: 11:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Location: Summit Senior Center in Frisco
Cost: $32 per person/ $48 per couple (one price for the entire workshop)
Lunch and childcare provided
Topics: The four-session workshop will show you effective ways to parent through stages of development, build and strengthen your bond with your child, use positive discipline, offer choices and consequences and use the power of encouragement.
Active Parenting Now - For parents of children ages 4 to 12
Dates:March TBD
Time: 5:30-8:00 p.m.
Location:TBD
Workshop Cost: $48 per person/$72 per couple
*Dinner and childcare provided
Contact: Molly at 970-262-3888 ext. 330 or email mollyh@summitfirc.org
Topics: Non-Violent dscipline techniques, improve communication with your children, teach responsibility, cope with difficult topics, defuse power struggles, stimulate independence, encourage your children to be their very best.
Doctor Dad
The “Doctor Dad” program is an infant and toddler health and safety workshop that is specifically designed for fathers with young children. As more and more dads are taking care of the daily needs of their infants and toddlers, “Doctor Dad” enables men to handle the majority of medical situations that may arise as their children grow. Classes will start at the end of July and then every other month. For more information contact Noelle at FIRC at 970-262-3888 ext. 321 or email noelles@summitfirc.org.
Date: February TBD
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Location: Frisco Senior Center
Cost: $12
Specific Topic Classes
FIRC offers many one-time classes throughout the year for parents with children ages 0 to 5. The topics vary from potty training to nutrition. Professionals on the topic present strategies and ideas on how to help you through the trials of parenthood.
Classes are offered in English and Spanish and dinner and childcare are provided at no cost.
Topics include:
Bedtime Strategies – using routines to help your child go to bed without a fight
Potty Training Success – strategies for helping your child out of diapers
Brain Development – nutrition is key to brain development, learn what foods make a difference
For more information please contact Noele at noelles@summitfirc.org or call 970-262-3888 ext. 321
Workshops
Active Parenting is a series of classes offered twice a year. Improving family communication and respect are the key focuses of the Active Parenting Now and Active Parenting of Teens classes.
Classes for parents with children ages 1-4:
1234 Parents - a series of four classes focused on building the parent -child bond, parenting through stages of development, how to offer choices and consequences and how to use the power of encouragement.
Classes for parents with children ages 4-12:
Active Parenting Now – a series of six classes focused on improving communication with your child. Topics include teaching responsibility, managing power struggles and building self esteem and independence in your child. The course also allows you to learn from other parents facing similar situations.
Classes for parents with 'tweens and teens children:
Active Parenting of Teens – a series of six classes focused on discussing the issues teens face and how to keep lines of communication open.
For more information:
For more information and to sign up for a class, please contact FIRC at 970-262-3888 ext. 330 or email mollyh@summitfirc.org
Testimonials:
“I highly recommend these classes to other parents,” said Kate Hudnut, former participant. “The Active Parenting Now classes provided me with great tools to help guide me through some of the challenges of raising a preschooler,” said Kate Hudnut. “I am still practicing the skills that I learned about redirecting misbehavior and changing the conversation instead of battling with a 4-year-old's strong will. We can use all of the support that we can get with this challenging and amazing "job" of parenting!”
“The classes were very helpful, I’ve noticed a change in my reaction to my children and a change in the way my child is responding to difficult situations.”
In the News:
For more information on this program please see the article in the Summit Daily.