Age/Developmental Level: Walking One Year Olds

Growing Together is a developmental playgroup that uses play to provide the necessary stimuli for the walking one year old. During the six-week course, caregivers will learn games and activities that aid in developing brain connections needed by age three.

Classes are held in Brandon, North Tampa, South Tampa, Plant City and Town ‘N Country.

Age/Developmental Level: Two and Three Year Olds

Wonder Years is a six-week developmental playgroup for two and three year olds that uses activities, songs, and stories that promote learning and pre-school readiness.

Classes are held in Brandon, North Tampa, South Tampa, Plant City and Town ‘N Country.

Age/Developmental Level: Birth to Four Year Olds

These courses nurture the musical growth of children, as well as help develop language, social/emotional, and cognitive skills. During the multi-week sessions, children are exposed to many different types of music and instruments.

Classes are held in South Tampa, Brandon, North Tampa and Town ‘N Country.

Age/Developmental Level: Two to Four Year Olds

Little Amigos is a six-week playgroup designed to expose toddlers to Spanish. If a child hears two languages regularly, his or her brain will be able to learn both and will be able to speak with the accent of a native speaker.

Classes are held in Brandon, Ruskin and South Tampa.

This is an afternoon activity designed for 3-5 year olds that helps with all developmental areas in a creative way. We might paint, cook, sculpt, sing, do yoga, or build, but it’s always something fun and creative!

Age/Developmental Level: Birth to Four Year Olds

Our Fun Friday Playgroup is a free, unstructured time that encourages children to develop social skills, engage in developmental play, and build vocabulary.

This group is held in South Tampa.

Age/Developmental Level: Birth to Two Year Olds

These discussion classes, designed for children under two years old, are guided playgroups based on Magda Gerber’s Resources for Infant Educarers (RIE) philosophy. The classes encourage respect for a child’s natural process of development, especially the gross motor skills of the first two years. Parents learn to allow and celebrate the freedom of movement that affects not on the physical growth, but also cognitive, emotional, and social growth. These classes give parents the tools to help their children gently socialize with others.

Classes are held in South Tampa.

The New Moms Network is for first-time and expectant moms. Weekly discussions allow new moms to connect and receive answers to their questions concerning first-time parenthood.

This group is held in South Tampa and Plant City.

Age/Developmental Level: Birth to Two Year Olds

This is a special playgroup for babies who have Down Syndrome.

This group is held in South Tampa.

Age/Developmental Level: Birth to Two Year Olds

This is a one-time group that covers the “nuts and bolts” of breastfeeding. Participants learn proper feeding position and amounts, and find solutions for common breastfeeding concerns. It is recommended for women in their third trimester of pregnancy and

This workshop is held in multiple locations in Hillsborough County. Register online at http://abc.healthystartcoalition.org

Childbirth Education

This series prepares you for labor and delivery. The stages of labor, breathing, training your labor coach, medical procedures and coping with discomfort are discussed. Please wear comfortable clothing and bring a small snack and water if desired.

Courses are held in multiple locations in Hillsborough County.
Register online at http://abc.healthystartcoalition.org

Massage stimulates the release of endorphins, the hormones which act as natural relaxants, and also encourages bonding between baby and caregiver. This three-week course teaches parents the benefits and techniques of infant massage.

Classes are held in Brandon, North Tampa, South Tampa, Ruskin, and Town ‘N Country.

Be prepared for the unexpected emergency by learning to perform cardio pulmonary resuscitation on infants and children.

For class schedules and registration, call (813) 478-4585.

Babies all over the country are using simple hand signs and gestures to communicate before they can talk. Babies gain control of their hands long before they develop the ability to talk. Signing can give babies as young as 8 months a temporary language through which they develop basic linguistic skills that give them a head start on verbal communication.

This workshop is offered in Brandon, North Tampa, South Tampa, and Town ‘N Country.

Meals and snacks can be both healthy and appealing to children. Caregivers will be guided in choosing the best foods for children, encouraging children to be adventurous eaters, and promoting lifelong healthy eating habits.

This workshop is offered in South Tampa.

This workshop covers research-based information to give parents the tools they need to promote healthy sleep habits. Solve your baby’s sleep problems or learn how to avoid sleep problems with this moderate approach.

This workshop is offered in Brandon, North Tampa, South Tampa, and Town ‘N Country.

Toilet learning can be tricky business with toddlers, especially since there is no designated perfect age or time. The workshop teaches how to recognize the signs for toilet readiness and how to help your child achieve success with minimal frustration.

This workshop is offered by request.

Having a child moving from preschool or home to kindergarten is a major transition and adjustment for the whole family; it is one of the most significant events a young child will experience. It involves additional responsibilities, adjusting to new schedules, and learning more about a larger school system. This workshop will help you understand your child’s thoughts, feelings, and fears, and inform you about the daily effects of this transition on the family.

This workshop is offered by request.

Help your child be successful! Language permeates all aspects of a child’s experiences, including social development. This dynamic workshop is presented by a Speech Pathologist and gives caregivers the tools to successfully turn on children’s brain cells by increasing vocabulary and communication.

This workshop is offered by request.

Trust us when we tell you that you’re going to need more tools than “Time Out” to manage your children’s behavior! Parents have reported that this course has made a HUGE impact in their homes. A certified behavior analyst leads the multi-week course and teaches parents the “tools” that are appropriate for certain behaviors.