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School Programs: Programs can be brought to your
school or group. To schedule a visit please call (714) 532-8887.
Programs are provided at no cost.
Buckle Bear/Booster Bear (Grades Pre K-2)
Children will learn the safest way to ride in the vehicle through
interaction with Buckle Bear. The importance of sitting in a
booster seat on every trip will be discussed and shown through
a video.
Germbusters (Grades Pre K-6)
Kids will become "GERMBUSTERS" when they learn how to
protect themselves against germs when someone coughs or sneezes.
Learn the importance of proper hand washing and figure out how
easily germs are spread through a fun glitter experiment, book
and video.
Healthy Habits (Grades K-6)
Through this program children will be encouraged to adopt healthy
habits. The five basic food groups and the importance of eating
balanced meals will be taught using an interactive activity.
Heads Up for Helmet Safety (Grades K-6)
Assembly format for students teaching the importance of wearing
a helmet for all wheel-based sporting activities. Through a demonstration,
students learn what can happen when they don’t wear a helmet.
Body Image (Girls, Grades 6-12)
This presentation focuses on media’s impact on the body image
of adolescents. Throughout the presentation students get the opportunity
to discuss the consequences associated with having a negative body
Image and develop strategies that will help them understand the
truth behind the images media portrays. This class builds a foundation
on self-appreciation and promotes positive self-esteem.
Media Violence (Grades 6-12)
This presentation focuses on the amount of violence children are
exposed to through media. The untold story surrounding media
violence is revealed and the impact of this exposure is discussed.
Students are encouraged to identify violent acts and behaviors
and recognize the consequences associated with violence. This
class helps students understand that they always have choices
in life and encourages them to make non violent decisions. Alternatives
to violence are discussed and demonstrated.
Media Literacy: Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs (Grades 6-12)
In this interactive class, teens will understand how alcohol and
tobacco companies target their specific age group and the hidden
messages behind their ads. It will help teens become critical
thinkers, and encourage independent decision-making.
Safe Sitter Program: Held at both CHOC in Orange and CHOC at Mission.
To register please contact (714) 532-8887.
Safe Sitter
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A seven-hour, nationally accredited childcare course for children
ages 11-13. Students will learn how to care for infants through
school-age children. Includes injury prevention and management,
personal safety, babysitting as a business and basic lifesaving
techniques.
Adult Programs: Programs can be brought to your community group.
To schedule a visit please call (714) 532-8887. Programs are provided
at no cost.
Home Safety Presentation
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and register for this class
This program educates parents and caregivers about the dangers
present in the home and how to prevent unintentional injuries.
Through this presentation environmental changes and supervision
will be addressed.
Child Passenger Safety Classes
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During this class, a Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician
will cover current California laws regarding restraining children
and adults in the car. Each type of seat will be reviewed (from
infant seats to booster seats) to help parents /caregivers choose
the appropriate seat for their child. How to use and correctly
install different types of seats using vehicle safety belts will
be explained.
Well-Fed
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This program will discuss how to make feeding time a positive stress-free
experience. Parents and caregivers will learn to understand what
children are communicating so they can help them become healthier
eaters.
T.V. (Television Violence)
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and register for this class
Children are watching more and more television each year. What
are they watching? How is it affecting their development? Learn
what the violence portrayed in media is teaching young children
and how to help your child distinguish between fantasy and reality.
Three Tragic Seconds: Drowning Prevention
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and register for this class
In this class, parents learn about the problem of drowning: why
it happens, where it happens, and how it happens. It presents
four action steps to prevent drowning including: using layers
of barrier protection, designating water watchers, learning CPR,
and clearly communicating child supervision.
Parenting Programs: Programs are held at various CHOC locations.
To register for a class or series please call (714) 532-8887. Some
classes are also offered in Spanish. Call for current availability.
What You need to Know About Your 1 – to 4 – Year
Old
- 2 hours
Parents will learn the ages and stages of child development
and how to enhance your child’s learning at each stage. We
will learn about parenting styles and how to begin to build a lifelong
bond with your child with activities you can use at home.
Discipline and Beyond - 2 hours
Learn non-violent discipline skills that really work, and how you can set rules
that your toddler can understand and follow.
Building Better Behavior - 2 hours
Discover how the power of encouragement helps children learn positive behavior
at an early age. Understand the importance of taking care of yourself as
well as your child.
1, 2, 3, 4 Parents!
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and register for this class
The first years of a child's life are critical to their development.
Many things will influence your child's attitudes and personality,
but none as much as you the parent or caregiver! Through
this series parents will learn:
- The value of the child and
the job of parenting
- The basic developmental stages from ages one through
four
- Methods of bonding
- Non-violent discipline skills
CPR for Family and Friends Class
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and register for this class
Do you know what to do in an emergency? What if a child suddenly
started to choke? Are you confident you know what to do? This
2-hour training is designed for those who wish to learn when
to act and what to do in an emergency when dealing with family
members or friends. It is not a replacement for workplace or
credential programs, and as such does not teach the use of barrier
devises. Those who successfully complete the course will be given
a participation card not a CPR credential.
Active Parenting Now! – 6-Week Series
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and register for this class
Parenting requires a lot of energy – it is a tremendously “active” undertaking,
which requires communication, discipline and support. It is tough
work – but you are not alone! The Active Parenting Program
will teach you a consistent model of parenting, enabling you to
act with confidence and clarity as you encounter the many challenges
parents face.
- Communicate effectively with children,
- Discipline while teaching
responsibility,
- Encourage the development of self-esteem and
character,
- Redirect misbehavior and side step power struggles,
and
- Explore and encourage non-violent conflict resolution inside
the home and out
Cooperative Co-Parenting – 6-Week Series
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and register for this class
For parents who share parenting responsibility but do not live
together and want to learn to:
- Eliminate parental alienation
- Strengthen effective communication
- Create cooperation between
both parents
- Parents will learn how divorce affects children
and how to move beyond the anger and put the needs of their
children first
How to Reach Us
The Community Education department is open from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday
through Friday. We're located near CHOC Hospital at 557 S. Main Street in
Orange.
Our staff is comprised of qualified educators whose
primary focus is on childhood health and injury prevention.
Call us at (714) 532-8887. The phone has a
24-hour voice mail system for after-hours messages and class registration.
Or, you can email us at CommEd@CHOC.org
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