Aug 03

Free Parenting Class @highlandsfsc

Circle of Security Parenting Series

  • Dates and Times: Thursdays 6-8pm, September 13 – November 1, 2018
  • Location: Highlands FSC, 1546 Union Valley Road, West Milford, NJ 07480
  • Presented by: Caitlyn Undreiner, PCD(DONA)Cost: FREE – Dinner and child care will also be provided.
  • To Register: Please call Highlands FSC (973)506-6575. Spaces are limited.
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This eight week series will help you to:

  • Understand your child’s emotional world by learning to read emotional needs
  • Support your child’s ability to successfully manage emotions
  • Enhance the development of your child’s self esteem
  • Honor your innate wisdom and desire for your child to be secure

Parenting Class Flyer

Jul 31

Writing Workshop for Seniors @highlandsfsc

SELF STORIES WORKSHOP

A Writing Exercise With Dawn Gilligan

Self Stories workshop is to help make writing about the experiences, people and events that have made people who they are something that is easy, enjoyable and productive. It helps people reflect on the past, engage in the present, accept new challenges, and through the act of sharing their work, connect with others.
Friday August 10, 2018-  10:00am-11:00am
Highlands Family Success Center – 1546 Union Valley Rd West Milford
Registration Required (P) 973-506-6575 (E) highlandsfsc@gmail.com

Jul 17

Stop the Summer Slide, Workshop for Parents @highlandsfsc

Summer Slide Workshop

July 24th, 6:00-7:00pm

Presented by Kelly Maver, Literacy Coach/Educator

Join us to learn more about skills that can be lost over the summer months, get FREE resources and learn about reading choices. A question & answer session will follow the presentation.

To register or for more information (P) 973-506-6575 (E) highlandsfsc@gmail.com

Jul 17

Find Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Support Locally @highlandsfsc

Bumps, Babies & Breastfeeding

August 9 & 23, 10:30-11:30am

Pregnant and breastfeeding women are invited to join us to discuss the ups and downs of new motherhood!  The group is run by Zoë Makofske, local lactation counselor and doula, who is passionate about providing support for women during this season in their lives.

Stop in for advice, breastfeeding support, to learn about resources or just to chat with others and make some new friends!  Older children are welcome to join in and take advantage of the lovely play area.

To Register or for more info (P) 973-506-6575 (E) highlandsfsc@gmail.com

Jul 10

Join the Survivor Club @highlandsfsc

Survivor Group

Peer to Peer Support

Wednesdays 1:00pm

Highlands Family Success Center

1546 Union Valley Rd. West Milford

Call for more info (973) 506-6575

Living with, through and beyond the diagnosis, illness or trauma

Jul 10

Events this Summer at #westmilford #library

Get some heat relief! Visit the West Milford Township Library, where the interior of the library is comfortably air-conditioned  with comfy chairs, a water fountain, and plenty to keep you occupied. Free Saturday afternoon movies, books, magazines , and  local newspapers for reading or work on a jigsaw puzzle, explore the Environmental section, or sign up for the free, fun Summer Reading Program.

Library hours: Mondays through Thursdays 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Fridays 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturdays 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sundays 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Check out our complete calendar of summer activities for children, teens, and adults: www.wmtl.org/events

Jul 06

Learn Sign Language @highlandsfsc

Family Sign Language

Thursday July 12th & 26th

10:30 am – 11:30 am

Highlands Family Success Center

1546 Union Valley Rd West Milford

Jul 05

Parents Earn Certificates @highlandsfsc

Parents Complete an 8 week session of our Active Parenting Curriculum .

Congratulations to all the parents and children for joining us during the sessions and thank you to those providing child care.

Parents engaged in topics including: The Active Parent, Cooperation & Communication, Responsibility & Discipline, Building Courage & Self-Esteem, Understanding & Redirecting Misbehavior and Active Parenting for School Success.

Look out for more Parenting Sessions in September!

Jul 03

Join Us For a Meditation Experience @highlandsfsc

Limbic Meditation

Saturday July 21st 10:00am – 11:30am

Presented by Pam Jordan at The Highlands Family Success Center

* Space is limited call to register (973) 506-6575 or on Facebook

The Limbic system, located in the brain is vital for memory function, learning, motivation, and emotion, as well as endocrine functions and some autonomic—automatic, unconscious—bodily function. Meditation can be our personal instrument to help ease chronic pain, anxiety, stress, improve heart health, mood elevation and the immune system.
Experience a relaxing atmosphere filled with mindful music and purposeful aromatics to help guide you through the enhanced, meditative limbic journey.
A brief understanding of the limbic system and which botanicals will be safe and the most effective to support and awaken your body, mind and spirit.

You may feel inclined to bring a picture, rocks, shells or your personal favorites to help create our collective focal creation of highest intentions.

Jul 02

The Ringwood and Wanaque Health Departments Offer Babysitting Course

 Safe Sitter® Course for Young Teens
A program that teaches home alone safety & more!
July 23rd 10:00am to 3:30pm at the Ringwood Public Library, 50 Cannici Dr., Ringwood.
Students who graduate from a Safe Sitter® course receive a completion card that demonstrates they know how to use their skills in situations they encounter.

For more information about the Safe Sitter Course at Ringwood and Wanaque, contact
Aurea De Leon at (973) 831-5455.

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