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“Play is our brain’s favorite way of learning.”

--Diane Ackerman

we don’t know everything. but we know people who do.

"We don't stop playing because we grow old;

we grow old because we stop playing."

--George Bernard Shaw

do you have a baby age 0-12 months
& want to connect with other moms
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So it turns out that the first step

in the science of

raising happy kids

is to actually be happy yourself.

come hang out, get to know other parents,
laugh, empathize, brainstorm and problem solve!

recess partners with professionals in the community to bring parenting workshops & special events to Potrero Hill. There are a number of great topics lined up for the next couple of months that we are excited to let you know about! Please feel free to forward this information to friends, parent groups, neighborhood listservs, and colleagues.

Childcare is available during select lectures on a space-available basis. $6/hr members and $12/hr non-members September New Parent Groups Have Arrived!
Details: Fridays, September 3, 3pm (0-6 mo) & 4:30 (6-12 mo)
Cost for the 8-week series:
Members: $125 individual
Non-Members: $200 Click here for the low down.

Managing Separations for Children...and their Adults with Symbio
Details: Tuesday, September 14, 2010: 7:30pm
Registration: Call 415-701-PLAY to register or visit: https://clients.mindbodyonline.com/asp/adm/home.asp?studioid=3210 Cost: Members: $35 individual/$55 couple Non-Members: $40 individual/$60 couple
For some children (and for some parents) the moment of separation is a threshold to independent discovery and adventure. For many others, it is met with anxiety, grief, even dread. Psychologically healthy separations teach children how to say goodbye, feel their feelings, but know that they are safe; and that their connection to those they are leaving persists. In this presentation we will examine the meaning of separations from a developmental point of view, and discuss how to help your child learn to manage the broad array of feelings they produce.
Instructors: Symbio is a collaboration between two partners, Noelle Cochran, PsyD and Lele Diamond, MFT. They are both specialists in infant and toddler mental health with extensive backgrounds in child development and family psychology. Symbio is borne of their shared desire to provide a multifaceted resource for families with young children. They offer services geared to meet the real-life needs of modern families as they move through the early years of child rearing. To find out more about Symbio and what they we do, please visit www.symbiosf.com. **If you sign up as a couple, please send us a quick email to note who will be joining you. Thanks so much!

Preschool Admissions Workshop Details: Saturday, September 18, 10am Registration: Call 415-701-PLAY to register or visit: https://clients.mindbodyonline.com/asp/adm/home.asp?studioid=3210 Cost: $18 members/$28 non members Join Jenifer Wana, author of the book "How to Choose the Best Preschool for Your Child--The Ultimate Guide to Finding, Getting Into, and Preparing for Nursery School" and SF mom of two, as she discusses how to navigate the preschool admissions process and put your best forward when applying to schools for your child. We’ll talk about the admissions timeline, researching preschools, and what factors to consider when choosing a program, as well as how to up your odds of admission at competitive preschools.

Participants will get valuable advice on getting off preschool waiting lists, preparing for admission interviews, and submitting strong applications. Parents who attend this workshop will gain valuable insight into the process and the confidence to find and gain admission into the best preschool for their child. Learn more about Jen’s book at www.preschoolprimer.com.
Infant/Child CPR and Choke-Saving Details: Tuesday, September 21, 2010, 7:30pm
cost: $45/members, $55/non-members Registration: sign up online by clicking here, or email signups@recessurbanrecreation.com, or phone 415.701.7529.
CPR Family classes were formed to accommodate the busy schedules of parents and caregivers by providing concise, fun and informative Infant/Child CPR and Pediatric First Aid courses. The programs were developed with these things in mind: 1) Parents-to-be are in need of current, relevant information 2) Parents and parents-to-be want a program that will really focus on infants and children. 3) They want to safely and comfortably learn the skills they need, even during the final months of pregnancy, and older caregivers need the training without worrying about over-exertion or uncomfortable positions. These CPR classes are fun, interactive and last approximately two hours. Participants will receive a Family Caregiver Certificate of Participation which reflects competency in performing the skills necessary to provide Infant and Child CPR and Choke-Saving techniques or Infant/Child First Aid, taught using current national guidelines. This certification is valid for babysitters and nannies and relatives who give care to young ones, in an informal family setting.* *For state-required certification, a full-day course which includes Adult CPR training from a national certifying organization such as the AHA or ARC may be mandated. Please check with your supervisor to determine whether this certification will fulfill employment requirements.

Helping Toddlers (& their parents) Sleep! with Angelique Millette Details: Tuesday, September 28, 2010, 7:30pm
cost: $25/members, $35/non-members Registration: sign up online by clicking here, or email signups@recessurbanrecreation.com, or phone 415.701.7529.
In this workshop sleep expert, Angelique Millette will cover:
• Transition from crib to toddler bed • Potty training and sleeping • Nightmares and sleep • Preschool and sleep • New baby/sibling jealousy and sleep • Sleep needs of toddlers • Developmental milestones impact on toddler sleep • Moving a toddler out of the family bed • Weaning your toddler and sleep Attendees will be asked to e-mail your one most important sleep question beforehand to Angelique at angelique@angeliquemillette.com. She will choose 3-5 e-mailed questions and reply to those at the end of the lecture.

October Saturday, October 2, 10am-1pm: Write your Will, Power of Attorney & Advance Health Care directive: Panic-Free Planning Workshop. cost: $215/individuals, $330/couple sign up: sign up online by clicking here, or email signups@recessurbanrecreation.com, or phone 415.701.7529. Many of us panic about the things that can go wrong, especially after kids arrive on the scene. Many of us have had these to-do's on our list for too long: get a valid Will in place, talk to an attorney about getting things in order in case something happens. Maybe you don't have the time, or maybe the cost is just too much right now. Attorney Amy Shelf has teamed up with the folks at Recess to bring new and expectant parents a way to get the basics out of the way and organize your future—all at a thrifty, group-discount rate.  Here is how it works: you & your partner spend a morning at Recess and attend a Panic-Free Planning workshop (childcare available in the recess playspace). You'll leave with a valid Will, Financial Power of Attorney and an Advance Health Care Directive, all completed with the help and guidance of an experienced estate planning attorney. More information at www.recessurbanrecreation.com or www.amyshelf.com.  
If there are specific topics about parenting, child development, or wellness that you'd like to see at Recess, please feel free to let us know and we will do our best to arrange those workshops.

for more information: e) info@recessurbanrecreation.com • p) 415.701.7529 • 470 carolina st, san francisco, ca, 94107

hours: m, t, th, f: 9:30am–6pm • closed wed • sat & sun 9am–1pm

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