Parent Engagement

IRENE & RONALD COHEN CENTER FOR PARENT ENGAGEMENT + EDUCATION

All stages of the parenting process, from deciding when to start a family through to raising a child, come with challenges. The never-ending pressure seems unavoidable and the responsibilities, at times, overwhelming.

With a multitude of products, parenting styles, alternative family constellations, support networks, and differing educational programs, how does a parent find a consistent place to go for solid advice and guidance?

Our Center for Parent Engagement + Education addresses parent’s needs, today and throughout the ever-changing landscape of parenthood, by focusing on each individual family. We offer a welcoming space that features classes and provides resources, lectures and personal consultations for all phases of child-rearing, as well as fostering important social connections. Positive parenting methods, balancing work and family life, as well as engaging in recreational activities for the whole family are just a few of the avenues we are addressing to ensure the needs of parents are being met.

Let the JCC support you throughout your parenting journey, all while enhancing the well-being of your family.

SPECIAL EVENT

WINTER MELODIES WITH LITTLE MAESTROS
Ages: Birth-5 years
Get ready to sing, dance, and move to your favorite Little Maestros tunes in this interactive performance, featuring puppets, bubbles, and hands-on fun with a variety of instruments. Perfect for the whole family, this show is sure to bring smiles and create lasting memories!
Sunday, February 9, 11am-12pm
$40 members / $45 nonmembers per family
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PARENT + ME PROGRAMS

OFFICE HOURS WITH SUZANNE
Meet with Suzanne to talk about all things parenting! Please email sucohen@sjjcc.org or call 516.484.1545 ext. 289 to schedule an appointment.
Mondays, 10-11:30am

TODDLER PLAY-TO-GROW GROUP WITH REIMAGINEDNY
Ages: 10+ months
Children will work on their strength, endurance, and coordination while they have fun playing with developmental skill toys hand-picked by an occupational therapist, physical therapist, and speech pathologist.
6 sessions
Begins Monday, January 6, 10:30-11:15am (class will not meet on January 20 and February 17)
$225 members / $255 nonmembers
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LITTLE MAESTROS
Have fun and make friends in this class complete with interactive activities, language development segment, musical storytime, imaginative and pretend play, puppet shows with a special message, dance party, and more.
7 sessions
$295 member / $330 nonmember

Ages: 15-24 months
Begins Wednesday, January 8, 10:30-11:15am (class will not meet on February 19)
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Ages: 3-15 months
Begins Wednesday, January 8, 11:30am-12:15pm (class will not meet on February 19)
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SENSORY PLAY + MOVEMENT WITH REIMAGINEDNY
Ages: 10 months-3 years
Explore a blend of music, movement, sensory play, and obstacle courses that will help to nurture developmental milestones, ignite exploration, and foster growth and connection!
7 sessions
Begins Thursday, January 9, 10:30-11:15am (class will not meet on February 20)
$260 members / $295 nonmembers
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SHAJAM WITH TKIYA
Ages: 3 months-3 years
Enjoy a fun and interactive Shabbat experience with music, parachute, shakers, bubbles, and challah!
7 sessions
Begins Friday, January 10, 9:45-10:30am (class will not meet on February 21)
$230 members / $260 nonmembers
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AMAZING BABIES COMMUNICATING (ABC)!
Ages: 6-18 months
Support your little one’s language development in this class led by a speech-language pathologist. Through fun activities and songs, we’ll target key developmental milestones and tailor the experience to meet each child’s individual needs, helping to promote speech and language growth.
7 sessions
Begins Friday, January 10, 11:30am-12:15pm (class will not meet on February 21 )
$295 members/ $330 nonmembers
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“What we wanted more than anything was a place where we could feel supported. We found that at the Irene & Ronald Cohen Center for Parent Engagement + Education. We feel we belong, and that is the best part of the Center – the community.”  Christina S.