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Ongoing Family-based Sexuality Education This 5-week course for 5th and 6th graders helps parents be the primary sexuality educators for their children. The course begins with a “parents only” night to provide information and answer questions. A parent attends each of the following four sessions with the child. A comprehensive, decision-making model of sexuality education is used. Teachers are registered nurses and social workers. Offered by Lawrence-Douglas County Health Department. Course fee is $45 per family. For course dates or more information, check the Health Department’s website at www.ldchealth.org or call Kodi Herlein at 843-3060 or e-mail fbsinfo@ldchealth.org. Becoming a Love and Logic Parent® Basic Class Lawrence Memorial Hospital The Becoming a Love and Logic Parent® course is available to take to parent groups (minimum of 5 parents) such as churches, schools or daycare PTA’s. This program is a nationally recognized commonsense parenting approach that teaches parents the skills to cultivate confidence and good decision-making in children, age 18 months+. For information or to schedule, please call 840-3081. Class fee is $20/one parent, $25 for two parents from same family. www.lmh.org Child Safety Seat Inspections Lawrence Memorial Hospital These free inspections are sponsored by the SAFE KIDS of Douglas County Coalition. Call Connect Care at (785) 749-5800 for more information. Please have your child’s safety seat already installed upon arrival, and then it will be inspected and adjusted if needed. www.lmh.org Monday, August 25 Breastfeeding Support Group Lawrence Memorial Hospital Mondays August 4, 11, 18 & 25, 10:00-11:30 am. Do you have a nursing baby? Then plan to drop in to this free discussion group held most Mondays. Weigh scale available for infant weight checks plus an opportunity to seek breastfeeding advice from a certified lactation consultant or breastfeeding educator, and to visit with other new parents. For information or to enroll in any of the above programs, call Connect Care at (785) 749-5800 or log onto www.lmh.org. Please note that for classes with a fee, we do have a payment in advance policy. Tuesday, September 9 La Leche League Lawrence Lawrence Public Library Auditorium 7pm. La Leche League of Lawrence has monthly meetings to support mothers who are breastfeeding or wish to learn more about breastfeeding. Our meetings are free and open to mothers and nursing babies. Specially trained volunteer Leaders who are experienced breastfeeding mothers provide support and information at the meetings or by phone. Phone number is 785-691-0204 Web site is www.llli.org Early Childhood Screening Lawrence Public Schools The screening provides a brief overview of children's skills in the areas of language, cognition and motor development. We also screen vision and hearing. Screenings are by appointment in the morning. Anyone interested can call either 330-1643 ( EC SPED secretary) or 330-4476 (screening coordinator). Saturday, September 13 Free Screening of PBS Documentary, Where Do the Children Play Prairie Moon Waldorf School 1853 E. 1600 Rd. Lawrence 10-11am - The brainchild of Elizabeth Goodenough, the film examines the social and technological trends that conspire to rob children of their birthright: time and opportunity for unstructured, spontaneous play, especially outdoors in nature. www.prairiemoon.org Open House at Prairie Moon Waldorf School Prairie Moon Waldorf School 1853 E. 1600 Rd. Lawrence 11am - 1 pm. Come and learn why Waldorf education is the fastest growing non-sectarian school worldwide.  Meet the teachers, hear the stories, and see how education can enliven children to learn with head, heart and hands.  Children are welcome. www.prairiemoon.org Community Child Safety Seat Check Lane Events Crown Chevrolet, 3400 S. Iowa 8:00 am-12:00 pm. No appointments needed or taken – just drive up. Tuesday, September 23 Early Childhood Screening Lawrence Public Schools The screening provides a brief overview of children's skills in the areas of language, cognition and motor development. We also screen vision and hearing. Screenings are by appointment in the morning. Anyone interested can call either 330-1643 ( EC SPED secretary) or 330-4476 (screening coordinator). Saturday September 27 Community Child Safety Seat Check Lane Events Dale Willey Automotive, 2840 Iowa 8:00 am-12:00 pm. No appointments needed or taken – just drive up. Tuesday, October 14 La Leche League Lawrence Lawrence Public Library Auditorium 7pm. La Leche League of Lawrence has monthly meetings to support mothers who are breastfeeding or wish to learn more about breastfeeding. Our meetings are free and open to mothers and nursing babies. Specially trained volunteer Leaders who are experienced breastfeeding mothers provide support and information at the meetings or by phone. Phone number is 785-691-0204 Web site is www.llli.org Tuesday, November 11 La Leche League Lawrence Lawrence Public Library Auditorium 7pm. La Leche League of Lawrence has monthly meetings to support mothers who are breastfeeding or wish to learn more about breastfeeding. Our meetings are free and open to mothers and nursing babies. Specially trained volunteer Leaders who are experienced breastfeeding mothers provide support and information at the meetings or by phone. Phone number is 785-691-0204 Web site is www.llli.org Tuesday, December 9 La Leche League Lawrence Lawrence Public Library Auditorium 7pm. La Leche League of Lawrence has monthly meetings to support mothers who are breastfeeding or wish to learn more about breastfeeding. Our meetings are free and open to mothers and nursing babies. Specially trained volunteer Leaders who are experienced breastfeeding mothers provide support and information at the meetings or by phone. Phone number is 785-691-0204 Web site is www.llli.org Do you have something to add? Events or advertising? 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