The First Teacher program is hosting a series of parent-child online activities with Zoom events during the COVID-19 pandemic. These will be free parent-child activities, discussions, and educational events for parents, caregivers, and guardians in Clallam County. They will be weekly, at 10:00 a.m. every Monday. Parents and kids can ask questions via Zoom's chat feature. … [Read more...] about First Teacher Zoom activities for Clallam parents
Parenting
Law is important to the health of our community. Parenting is even more important. ClallamCountyBar.com is helping by posting local parenting news and resources. Please send us your activities to post.
Patsene Dashiel is new Parenting Matters Foundation director
Sequim - Patsene Dashiell is the new Parenting Matters Foundation and First Teacher Executive Director. She succeeds Executive Director Patty Waite, who has retired from the position. Parenting Matters is a non-profit organization that serves as a resource for parents of young children. Parenting Matters oversees the First Teacher program for parents of children … [Read more...] about Patsene Dashiel is new Parenting Matters Foundation director
First Teacher program
Who is your child's first and most important teacher? Yep, it's you, and the First Teacher program is here to help you. They provide resources for parenting (free to Clallam County residents), including a monthly newsletter. They provide free child development cards which briefly orient parents to the activities and thoughts parents should see their children achieving, and … [Read more...] about First Teacher program
Parenting Plans and COVID-19
Governor Inslee's Stay Home, Stay Healthy declaration does appear to mean Parenting Plans should continue to be followed. If things take a down turn because of the COVID-19 virus, it is possible this may change. This page will be updated as needed. A number of county courts (not Clallam) have issued orders requiring that Parenting Plans must be followed absent an emergency … [Read more...] about Parenting Plans and COVID-19
Washington’s new Grandparent’s (and Relative’s) Rights law: Senate Bill 5598
By Mark K. Baumann, J.D., © 2018 Effective June 7, 2018, Washington has a new law that allows for grandparents and other relatives by blood or marriage (including step-family members) the potential chance to gain visitation rights with a child who is not their own biological child. The non-parent must prove they have a strong relationship with the child and that the … [Read more...] about Washington’s new Grandparent’s (and Relative’s) Rights law: Senate Bill 5598
Parenting Class: Play and Learn
When: Parents of infants and toddlers: 9:00-10:30 a.m. Parents of pre-schoolers: 11:00-12:30 p.m. Where: First Step, 323 E. 6th Street, Port Angeles, WA Infants and Toddlers: This play group will serve primarily infants and toddlers and their parents and/or caregivers. Babies and toddlers learn through playtime, story time, games and music activities with thier loved … [Read more...] about Parenting Class: Play and Learn
Webinar with Dr. Tina Payne Bryson on No Drama Discipline
Please join the staff at the law office of Mark Baumann to watch a webinar with Dr. Tina Payne Bryson: Going Against the Grain When it Comes to Changing Problematic Behavior: An IPNB approach to shifting the culture of parenting, education and clinical practice. Dr. Payne Bryson co-authored the parenting books The Whole Brain Child and No Drama Discipline with Dr. Daniel … [Read more...] about Webinar with Dr. Tina Payne Bryson on No Drama Discipline
Internet/Social Media Safety & Digital Literacy for Parents
When: Wednesday, November 2, 2016, 6:00pm-8:00pm Where: Sequim High School Auditorium Internationally recognized safety expert and speaker Darren Laur is coming to Sequim! Don’t miss the chance to hear his presentation and learn ways to help keep your children safe while using the Internet and Social Networking. Parents of Teens, Tweens, Younger Children and Interested … [Read more...] about Internet/Social Media Safety & Digital Literacy for Parents