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IF YOU HAVE A CHILD 0-18, WE HAVE A CLASS FOR YOU!

Welcome to the 2011-2012 Parent Education Program! 

On behalf of the Parent Education Board and Staff, we would like welcome you to the 2011-2012 LCPC Parent Education Program. Congratulations on joining the rich legacy of LCPC Parent Education! For 33 years we have provided quality parenting education, rich resources, and an atmosphere of loving respect that fosters friendships which last a lifetime.  Additionally our reputable staff is committed to supporting each of you on your unique parenting journey.  Our 2011-2012 teaching staff includes:  Nanette Brown, Cary Horne, Christa Peitzman, Jan Roberts, Mary Van Amringe, Sloan Walsh, Christa Evans, Nicole Ravana, Beth Shupper, and Jana Van Dyck.

Our Volunteer Board (listed below) is comprised of 13 devoted women who are also participants in our Parent Education Program.  These women and their families have dedicated their time and talents to the program.  This year the Board will be working on several events.  Please save the date March 2, 2012 which is our annual Spring Gala Auction!  The Spring Auction is not only a great night out, but it directly supports our program expenses.  Your participation in this event is truly appreciated.

All “Parent/Child” classes are held in our Children’s Pavilion or our newly renovated  Room 404.  Also our “Parent Only” Classes will continue in the beautiful Family Life Center—where we have been the past 4 years.

It is our hope that this program will deeply bless you and your family during the year. You will receive frequent emails reminding you of important details & events, so please let us know if your email address changes.  Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have questions or suggestions. Our Director (Anne Bierling) and Administrative Assistant (Sandy Ravana) are located in the Ministry Hub at the bottom of the campus.

Thank you for your participation and God bless!               

Anne Bierling          DeDe Cook              

Director                      Board Chair

LCPC 2011-2012 Parent Ed. Board

DeDe Cook  – Chair; Lynne Graves-LCPC Elder; Lisa French; Lynley Gross; Noelle Duryee; Erin Hunt; Deena Keys; Sue Mercer; Sarah Nagel; Amy Powell; Laura Repstad; Alaina Samuel; Sloan Walsh; Ginger Wilson

 

EXCITING SECOND SEMESTER ANNOUNCEMENTS:

  • II semester classes begin the week of February 7th, 2012. II Semester payments made after February 7th, will incur a $25 late fee.
  • Child care is now available on Wednesday and Thursday AM for a new reduced fee of $100/child/semester.
  • New Babies Class begins Thursday, February 9th for babies born 8/1/2011 through 12/31/11. Instructor: Nanette Brown.

Pay online or in the office to hold your spot before January 16th (church offices are closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day).

 

Spaces still available in the following classes:

 Infants, Older Babies, Non-Separating Toddlers, & Tuesday Twos, Thursday Family Class (0-5), “Tweeners” (5th -8th grades) , & Wed. Teens (9th -12th grades).


FOR PARENTS OF ALL STAGES

IF YOU HAVE A CHILD AGE 0-18, WE HAVE A CLASS FOR YOU

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REGISTRATION INFORMATION

  • Register for 2011-12 classes online or in the Parent Education office.  Click here to register online.
  • Click here to view a schedule of classes for 2011-12. No tuition increase, same fabulous teachers and a new “discussion time only” option.
  • Due to popular demand, the Mixed Ages Class on Thursday has been changed to a Family Class, and will include all children between the ages of 0-5.  Christa Peitzman will be the instructor along with teaching assistants, Beth Shupper and Christa Evans.
  • To accommodate more parents of pre-schoolers, we have added a “Discussion Time Only” option at a discounted price.  Parents can attend classes and glean parent education while their children are at pre-school!  This is available through our Toddler Class, Twos Class, Threes-Fours Class and our Family Class.Here is what one mom said about the Discussion Time Only option: 
    “My daughter started preschool but I knew I still needed Parent Education for myself.  Going to the Discussion Time Only was my once a week opportunity to give myself time to think about my parenting.  To analyze what I could be doing differently and to pat myself on the back when I felt I was doing something right.  I enjoyed the time with other parents in the same boat as me, listening to their struggles, feedback and creative ideas for conquering problems.”

Join us for the 2011-12 season.  You can contact us at the Parent Education office at (818) 790-6708 x205 for more information.

Welcome From the Director, Anne Bierling

If you have a child between age 0-18, we have a class for you! We have classes for parents (and grandparents) of babies, toddlers, twos and 0-5 year olds in our new Family Class. We also have classes for parents of elementary, tween, and teen children! The staff is excited about the 2011- 2012 school year as we will be offering 13 different classes in our new facilities.

Our program is unique in that in addition to offering 8 “Parent & Child” Classes, we also offer 5 “Parent Only” Classes for parents of pre- kindergarteners, elementary, tween and teen children. Additionally, back by popular demand, we hope to offer our winter night series for parents who cannot attend classes during the day. Stay tuned and check out our website regularly.

It is my pleasure to be part of this very special program. As always, please contact me with your ideas and input.  The Parent Education Offices are located on the 1st floor of the Ministry Hub located at the bottom of the campus at 626 Foothill Blvd., La Canada, CA 91011 (818) 790-6708 x205.

God’s richest blessings,

Anne Sorensen Bierling, MA MFT
Director of Parent Education
Email: anne@lacanadapc.org

Mission Statement

The La Canada Parent Education Program is a ministry committed to drawing families to Christ, His Church, and each other.

We strive to encourage loving and effective parenting by teaching concepts of human development, strategies for building stronger families, and an appreciation for the uniqueness of both parent and child.

In addition, we seek to create a warm, caring community of faith within each class which will provide meaningful support and encouragement to parents in their parenting journeys.

What We Offer

Entering its 33rd year, the Parent Education  program offers something for everyone.  For children, it is an  opportunity to spend one-on-one time with mom or dad, while exploring a rich and varied environment with children their own age.  For parents, there are discussions on pertinent parenting issues led by a staff of caring teachers specially trained in child development.

Teacher assistants, who are also qualified in child development, work closely with the  children facilitating confidence and comfort during class and discussion times. Parent Ed. is a program that  nurtures parents and children in a Christian atmosphere.  One of the greatest benefits is the encouragement and support parents receive on their parenting journey.

About Our Classes

We offer weekly morning classes for parents and their children ranging in ages from infants to five years old. Parent only classes are offered for parents of school-age children ranging from Pre-K though teens. “Parenting is a life long journey.  At every age there are challenges and issues.  At older ages, kids really need their parents’ guidance, because their mistakes are more costly,” says Jan Roberts, Parent Coach and the teacher of several Parent Education parent only classes.

The parent only classes were first developed for parents who graduated from the parent-child parenting classes and realized they were facing issues for which they needed help and support. Cary Horne is teaching our Parents of Pre-K children. Jan Roberts teaches three, weekly parent only classes providing parents the opportunity to learn about parenting children and teens throughout their school age years.

Class Information

  • All classes began the week of September 20th, 2011.
  • Classes are offered mid-September until June.
  • Classes meet once a week and are offered during the day.
  • For registration information and class availability, please contact the Parent Education office at (818) 790-6708 x 205 or click here.

 

LCPC Parent Education Global Outreach

For 33 years, LCPC Parent Education has been committed to impacting families both locally (through our Parent Educaton classes) and globally (through the 10% of our total fundraising we donate to selected outreaches around the world). In 2011, we were able to make significant contributions to Wild Hope International, Mending Kids International, Generosity Water, in addition to our current outreach project of Operation Christmas Child.

Wild Hope International

Wild Hope is an international missions organization involved in the important work of empowering African women by training them to develop skills and trades. They are taught to make beaded jewelery and ornaments so they can flee lives of poverty and prostitution and suitably provide for their children. Wild Hope also works to provide leadership development, educational assistance, sports programs and discipleship to the people of Tanzania.

 

Mending Kids International

Mending Kids International provides life-changing surgical care to children worldwide. Over the years, thousands of children have received corrective, transformational surgeries that have given them another chance at a longer, healthier life. Parent Education’s financial support was able to provide four surgeries for children in Africa who otherwise would have gone without much needed medical attention. All four children have had their club feet corrected, which means all the difference for their personal futures. Little Samuel Njenga (in the picture) is one of the children’s whose lives will be forever changed by the wonderful work of Mending Kids.

 

Generosity Water

Nearly a billion people around the world lack access to clean drinking water. Since they began just 3 years ago, Generosity Water has been able to fund 242 water wells and 8 cisterns in 17 countries serving over 100,000 people with clean, safe drinking water. Through the Parent Education’s Generosity Water bottle sales,  enough money was raised for the digging of a new well in Tinkong, Ghana. This well will provide clean, fresh water for a village of 750 people for the next 20 years!

Operation Christmas Child

Operation Christmas Child is a project of Samaritan’s Purse International, which provides an opportunity to bless a child somewhere around the world by packing a shoebox filled with gifts this Christmas. In the 18 years since OCC began, over 85 million children’s lives in over 130 countries have been touched. Parent Education is so excited to be part of such a wonderful program!  Please click on this link to watch the “Power of a Simple Gift” video to see how meaningful this program is to so many.

PARENT EDUCATION NEWS & PAST EVENTS

  • Thank you to all who faithfully supported the sales of our Generosity Water bottles! With your help, we were able to sponsor the digging of a well in Ghana which will provide fresh water for a village of 750 people over the next 20 years!
  • More Dads are enrolling in Parent Education!  Read about the wonderful dads in our classes in this Valley Sun article.
  • Congratulations to our first annual “Shining Star,” Dennis Carpenter!