Join other parents and caregivers as we dive deeper into parenting topics. We will discuss the ideas presented in a series of books. Join one book series or join them all over the course of the school year. Discussions will be facilitated by our licensed Parent Educator. Classes are open to all community members interested in the discussion. Childcare is available for children ages birth - 5 years. Pre-registration is required. Thursdays, 1:00pm - 2:00pm Instructor: Lisa Fox Location: Grand Rapids Early Childhood Hub - Parent Room Fee: $20 per session Session #1: 9/10/26 - 10/29/26 (no class 10/15) Hunt, Gather, Parent by Michaeleen Doucleff, PhD Session #2: 11/5/26 - 12/17/26 (no class 11/26) There's No Such Thing as Bad Weather by Linda Akeson McGurk Session #3: 1/7/27 - 2/25/27 Raising Mentally Strong Kids by Daniel Amen & Charles Fay Session #4: 3/4/27 - 4/29/27 Raising Good Humans by Hunter Clarke-Fields

The Circle of Security Parenting (COSP) program is based on decades of research showing how to support and strengthen parent-child relationships. These sessions are practical and skills-based, using video clips, discussions and handouts to help you explore children's emotional needs and build your ability to respond to them sensitively. You will learn to: Understand your child's emotional world by learning to read their emotional needs. Support your child's ability to successfully manage emotions. Enhance the development of your child's self-esteem. This course has been highly values by parents, grandparents, teachers, school staff, childcare providers, and foster parents. Anyone caring for children is welcome to attend. Separating class, childcare is available for children ages birth-5years. Pre-registration is required. Fridays, 1/8/2027 - 3/19/2027 (no class 2/19, 2/26) | 9:00am - 10:30am Instructor: Lisa Fox Location: Grand Rapids Early Childhood Hub - Parent Room Fee: No Cost