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PEP 101 Parenting Your Infant I 2 Credits
Parents and children ages birth to seven months come to class together. Parents discuss child development, care and guidance, and how to provide an encouraging environment for their children. Weekly topics may include sleep, babies' temperaments, and nutrition. Parents and children participate together in music, movement, and other age appropriate activities. Prerequisite: None.
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PEP 102 Parenting Your Infant II 2 Credits
Parents and children ages seven to thirteen months come to class together. Parents discuss child development, care and guidance, and how to provide an encouraging environment for their children. Weekly topics may include play and learning, schedules, and home safety. Parents and children participate together in music, movement, and other age appropriate activities. Prerequisite: None.
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PEP 103 Parenting Your Toddler I 2 Credits
Parents and children ages thirteen to nineteen months come to class together. Parents discuss child development, care and guidance, and how to provide an encouraging environment for their children. Weekly topics may include limit setting, language development, and socialization with peers. Parents and children participate together in art, music, movement, and other age appropriate activities. Prerequisite: None
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PEP 104 Parenting Your Toddler II 2 Credits
Parents and children ages eighteen to thirty months come to class together. Parents discuss child development, care and guidance, and how to provide an encouraging environment for their children. Weekly topics may include discipline, nutrition and eating behavior and self esteem. Parents and children participate together in art, music, movement, and other age appropriate activities. Prerequisite: None.
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PEP 105 Parenting Your 3-4 Year Old 2 Credits
Parents and children ages thirty to fifty months come to class together. Parents discuss child development, care and guidance, and how to provide an encouraging environment for their children. Weekly topics may include discipline, parent and child self esteem, and social-emotional development. Parents and children participate together in art, music, movement, and other age appropriate activities. Prerequisite: None.
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PEP 111 Parent Education 1 Credits
Seminars in child development, parenting skills, early childhood education, and organizational leadership. Applying knowledge in parent cooperative preschool laboratory with children ages 2-5 years. (Eastside Co-op and Lacey Parent Co-op only serves 2-5 year olds. Steamboat Island also serves 18 months olds and 2-5 year olds.) Prerequisite: Child enrolled in affiliated parent cooperative preschool.
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PEP 112 Parent Education 2 Credits
Seminars in child development, parenting skills, early childhood education, and organizational leadership. Applying knowledge in parent cooperative preschool laboratory with children ages 2-5 years. (Eastside Co-op and Lacey Parent Co-op only serves 2-5 year olds. Steamboat Island also serves 18 months olds and 2-5 year olds. Prerequisite: Child enrolled in affiliated parent cooperative preschool.
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PEP 113 Parent Education 3 Credits
Seminars in child development, parenting skills, early childhood education, and organizational leadership. Applying knowledge in parent cooperative preschool laboratory with children ages 2-5 years. (Eastside Co-op and Lacey Parent Co-op only serves 2-5 year olds. Steamboat Island also serves 18 months olds and 2-5 year olds. Prerequisite: Child enrolled in affiliated parent cooperative preschool.
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PEP 114 Parent Education 1 Credits
Seminars in child development, parenting skills, early childhood education, and organizational leadership. Applying knowledge in parent cooperative preschool laboratory with children ages 2-5 years. (Eastside Co-op and Lacey Parent Co-op only serves 2-5 year olds. Steamboat Island also serves 18 months olds and 2-5 year olds. Prerequisite: Child enrolled in affiliated parent cooperative preschool.
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PEP 115 Parent Education 2 Credits
Seminars in child development, parenting skills, early childhood education, and organizational leadership. Applying knowledge in parent cooperative preschool laboratory with children ages 2-5 years. (Eastside Co-op and Lacey Parent Co-op only serves 2-5 year olds. Steamboat Island also serves 18 months olds and 2-5 year olds. Prerequisite: Child enrolled in affiliated parent cooperative preschool.
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PEP 116 Parent Education 3 Credits
Seminars in child development, parenting skills, early childhood education, and organizational leadership. Applying knowledge in parent cooperative preschool laboratory with children ages 2-5 years. (Eastside Co-op and Lacey Parent Co-op only serves 2-5 year olds. Steamboat Island also serves 18 months olds and 2-5 year olds. Prerequisite: Child enrolled in affiliated parent cooperative preschool.
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PEP 117 Parent Education 1 Credits
Seminars in child development, parenting skills, early childhood education, and organizational leadership. Applying knowledge in parent cooperative preschool laboratory with children ages 2-5 years. (Eastside Co-op and Lacey Parent Co-op only serves 2-5 year olds. Steamboat Island also serves 18 months olds and 2-5 year olds. Prerequisite: Child enrolled in affiliated parent cooperative preschool.
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PEP 118 Parent Education 2 Credits
Seminars in child development, parenting skills, early childhood education, and organizational leadership. Applying knowledge in parent cooperative preschool laboratory with children ages 2-5 years. (Eastside Co-op and Lacey Parent Co-op only serves 2-5 year olds. Steamboat Island also serves 18 months olds and 2-5 year olds. Prerequisite: Child enrolled in affiliated parent cooperative preschool.
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PEP 119 Parent Education 3 Credits
Seminars in child development, parenting skills, early childhood education, and organizational leadership. Applying knowledge in parent cooperative preschool laboratory with children ages 2-5 years. (Eastside Co-op and Lacey Parent Co-op only serves 2-5 year olds. Steamboat Island also serves 18 months olds and 2-5 year olds. Prerequisite: Child enrolled in affiliated parent cooperative preschool.
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PEP 120 Parent Education 1 Credits
Seminars in child development, parenting skills, early childhood education, and organizational leadership. Applying knowledge in parent cooperative preschool laboratory with children ages 2-5 years. (Eastside Co-op and Lacey Parent Co-op only serves 2-5 year olds. Steamboat Island also serves 18 months olds and 2-5 year olds.) Prerequisite: Child enrolled in affiliated parent cooperative preschool.
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PEP 121 Parent Education 2 Credits
Seminars in child development, parenting skills, early childhood education, and organizational leadership. Applying knowledge in parent cooperative preschool laboratory with children ages 2-5 years. (Eastside Co-op and Lacey Parent Co-op only serves 2-5 year olds. Steamboat Island also serves 18 months olds and 2-5 year olds. Prerequisite: Child enrolled in affiliated parent cooperative preschool.
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PEP 122 Parent Education 3 Credits
Seminars in child development, parenting skills, early childhood education, and organizational leadership. Applying knowledge in parent cooperative preschool laboratory with children ages 2-5 years. (Eastside Co-op and Lacey Parent Co-op only serves 2-5 year olds. Steamboat Island also serves 18 months olds and 2-5 year olds. Prerequisite: Child enrolled in affiliated parent cooperative preschool.
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PEP 123 Parent Education 1 Credits
Seminars in child development, parenting skills, early childhood education, and organizational leadership. Applying knowledge in parent cooperative preschool laboratory with children ages 2-5 years. (Eastside Co-op and Lacey Parent Co-op only serves 2-5 year olds. Steamboat Island also serves 18 months olds and 2-5 year olds. Prerequisite: Child enrolled in affiliated parent cooperative preschool.
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PEP 124 Parent Education 2 Credits
Seminars in child development, parenting skills, early childhood education, and organizational leadership. Applying knowledge in parent cooperative preschool laboratory with children ages 2-5 years. (Eastside Co-op and Lacey Parent Co-op only serves 2-5 year olds. Steamboat Island also serves 18 months olds and 2-5 year olds. Prerequisite: Child enrolled in affiliated parent cooperative preschool.
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PEP 125 Parent Education 3 Credits
Seminars in child development, parenting skills, early childhood education, and organizational leadership. Applying knowledge in parent cooperative preschool laboratory with children ages 2-5 years. (Eastside Co-op and Lacey Parent Co-op only serves 2-5 year olds. Steamboat Island also serves 18 months olds and 2-5 year olds. Prerequisite: Child enrolled in affiliated parent cooperative preschool.
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PEP 126 Parent Education 1 Credits
Seminars in child development, parenting skills, early childhood education, and organizational leadership. Applying knowledge in parent cooperative preschool laboratory with children ages 2-5 years. (Eastside Co-op and Lacey Parent Co-op only serves 2-5 year olds. Steamboat Island also serves 18 months olds and 2-5 year olds. Prerequisite: Child enrolled in affiliated parent cooperative preschool.
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PEP 127 Parent Education 2 Credits
Seminars in child development, parenting skills, early childhood education, and organizational leadership. Applying knowledge in parent cooperative preschool laboratory with children ages 2-5 years. (Eastside Co-op and Lacey Parent Co-op only serves 2-5 year olds. Steamboat Island also serves 18 months olds and 2-5 year olds. Prerequisite: Child enrolled in affiliated parent cooperative preschool.
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PEP 128 Parent Education 3 Credits
Seminars in child development, parenting skills, early childhood education, and organizational leadership. Applying knowledge in parent cooperative preschool laboratory with children ages 2-5 years. (Eastside Co-op and Lacey Parent Co-op only serves 2-5 year olds. Steamboat Island also serves 18 months olds and 2-5 year olds. Prerequisite: Child enrolled in affiliated parent cooperative preschool.
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PEP 129 Parent Education 3 Credits
Seminars in child development, parenting skills, early childhood education, and organizational leadership. Applying knowledge in parent cooperative preschool laboratory with children ages 2 to 5. Includes management and operation of the preschool.
Prerequisites: Child enrolled in affiliated parent cooperative preschool.
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PEP 130 Parent Education 1 Credits
Seminars in child development, parenting skills, early childhood education, and organizational leadership. Applying knowledge in parent cooperative preschool laboratory with children ages 2-5 years. (Eastside Co-op and Lacey Parent Co-op only serves 2-5 year olds. Steamboat Island also serves 18 months olds and 2-5 year olds.) Prerequisite: Child enrolled in affiliated parent cooperative preschool.
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PEP 131 Parent Education 2 Credits
Seminars in child development, parenting skills, early childhood education, and organizational leadership. Applying knowledge in parent cooperative preschool laboratory with children ages 2-5 years. (Eastside Co-op and Lacey Parent Co-op only serves 2-5 year olds. Steamboat Island also serves 18 months olds and 2-5 year olds. Prerequisite: Child enrolled in affiliated parent cooperative preschool.
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PEP 132 Parent Education 3 Credits
Seminars in child development, parenting skills, early childhood education, and organizational leadership. Applying knowledge in parent cooperative preschool laboratory with children ages 2-5 years. (Eastside Co-op and Lacey Parent Co-op only serves 2-5 year olds. Steamboat Island also serves 18 months olds and 2-5 year olds. Prerequisite: Child enrolled in affiliated parent cooperative preschool.
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PEP 133 Parent Education 1 Credits
Seminars in child development, parenting skills, early childhood education, and organizational leadership. Applying knowledge in parent cooperative preschool laboratory with children ages 2-5 years. (Eastside Co-op and Lacey Parent Co-op only serves 2-5 year olds. Steamboat Island also serves 18 months olds and 2-5 year olds. Prerequisite: Child enrolled in affiliated parent cooperative preschool.
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PEP 134 Parent Education 2 Credits
Seminars in child development, parenting skills, early childhood education, and organizational leadership. Applying knowledge in parent cooperative preschool laboratory with children ages 2-5 years. (Eastside Co-op and Lacey Parent Co-op only serves 2-5 year olds. Steamboat Island also serves 18 months olds and 2-5 year olds. Prerequisite: Child enrolled in affiliated parent cooperative preschool.
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PEP 135 Parent Education 3 Credits
Seminars in child development, parenting skills, early childhood education, and organizational leadership. Applying knowledge in parent cooperative preschool laboratory with children ages 2-5 years. (Eastside Co-op and Lacey Parent Co-op only serves 2-5 year olds. Steamboat Island also serves 18 months olds and 2-5 year olds. Prerequisite: Child enrolled in affiliated parent cooperative preschool.
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PEP 136 Parent Education 1 Credits
Seminars in child development, parenting skills, early childhood education, and organizational leadership. Applying knowledge in parent cooperative preschool laboratory with children ages 2-5 years. (Eastside Co-op and Lacey Parent Co-op only serves 2-5 year olds. Steamboat Island also serves 18 months olds and 2-5 year olds. Prerequisite: Child enrolled in affiliated parent cooperative preschool.
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PEP 137 Parent Education 2 Credits
Seminars in child development, parenting skills, early childhood education, and organizational leadership. Applying knowledge in parent cooperative preschool laboratory with children ages 2-5 years. (Eastside Co-op and Lacey Parent Co-op only serves 2-5 year olds. Steamboat Island also serves 18 months olds and 2-5 year olds. Prerequisite: Child enrolled in affiliated parent cooperative preschool.
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PEP 138 Parent Education 3 Credits
Seminars in child development, parenting skills, early childhood education, and organizational leadership. Applying knowledge in parent cooperative preschool laboratory with children ages 2-5 years. (Eastside Co-op and Lacey Parent Co-op only serves 2-5 year olds. Steamboat Island also serves 18 months olds and 2-5 year olds. Prerequisite: Child enrolled in affiliated parent cooperative preschool.
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PEP 139 Parent Education 3 Credits
Seminars in child development, parenting skills, early childhood education, and organizational leadership. Leadership in the parent cooperative organization.
Prerequisites: Child enrolled in affiliated parent cooperative preschool.
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PEP 140 Foster Parentscope 5 Credits
Empowers foster parents with the knowledge and skills necessary to more effectively respond to the needs of children in their care.
Prerequisites: None.
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PEP 141 Parent-Child Communication 2 Credits
A practical skill-building class for parents based on the book "How to Talk so Kids Will Listen and Listen so Kids Will Talk." We will emphasize positive communication and guidance techniques including engaging children's cooperation, interpreting emotional and behavioral development, observing by and evaluating family dynamics and implementing alternatives to punishment. Prerequisite: None.
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PEP 142 Family Dynamics 2 Credits
Family dynamic topics such as: sibling relationships, time management, family communication, individual temperaments, parents boundaries and needs, parent esteem, and dealing with stress. Prerequisite: None
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PEP 145 Effective Parenting of Teens 2 Credits
This class provides parents and care givers with critical information for raising teenagers today. Topics include teaching teens responsibility, dealing with power struggles, effective communication, motivating teens, adolescent development and enhancing family relationships. This highly interactive class utilizes guided discussion, video examples, and lots of opportunities to practice skills in a very supportive atmosphere.
Prerequisites: None.
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PEP 148 Parenting in Single Parent, Step, and Blended Families 2 Credits
The unique dynamics, challenges, and skills of parenting in single parent, step and blended families. Prerequisite: None.
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