Help Me Grow connects children and their families to developmental services to enhance the development, behavior and learning of children birth through 5 years. Help Me Grow has added an online link in English or Spanish where parents and health care providers can provide a child’s information and a description of the issues or concerns. Within 1-2 business days, Help Me Grow will contact the child’s parent to learn more about their needs and to provide connection to programs and services. Click here to get started with Help Me Grow.

May

Parent Magic for Early Childhood- IUSD School Readiness Program The class will focus on the building blocks basics of parenting. Information provided in class will teach caregiver hot to parent their children in a manner that will allow them the opportunity to grow up to be responsible teens and successful adults. Class will also address practical parenting concepts, practical discipline, behavior management and creative solutions to everyday problems. Audience: Parents Location: 1 Smoketree, Irvine, CA 92604 Date: May 9, 12:45-2:15 p.m. Fee: $30, scholarship available Registration: Register by April 26. 949-936-5870 Information: Free childcare is available for children two and older. Toilet Training- IUSD School Readiness Program Know the basic principles to help you understand how to navigate both you and your child through this normal developmental step. Find out how to know when your child is ready with a step-by-step approach. Audience: Parents Location: 1 Smoketree, Irvine, CA 92604 Date: Three dates offered: May 15, 6:30-7:30 p.m.; June 11, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Fee: $5, scholarship available Registration: Register by April 26. 949-936-5870 Information: Free childcare is available for children two and older. Bedtime Struggles- IUSD School Readiness Program Learn some helpful strategies to help your child settle down and be ready for bed at bedtime. Also, find how much sleep your child actually needs. Audience: Parents Location: 1 Smoketree, Irvine, CA 92604 Date: May 23, 11:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m. Fee: $5, scholarship available Registration: 949-936-5870 Information: Free childcare is available for children two and older. Love Languages of Children- IUSD School Readiness Program This class will help you discover your child’s preferred love language, enhance your connection with them and provide you with more opportunities to meet their deepest emotional needs. Audience: Parents Location: 1 Smoketree, Irvine, CA 92604 Date: May 30, 6:30-7:30 p.m.   Fee: $20, scholarship available Registration: 949-936-5870  Information: Register by May 28. Free childcare is available for children two and older.

Irvine Valley College Human Development Department offers many classes for early childhood educators. To view current schedule click here.