Parent Engagement

IRENE & RONALD COHEN CENTER FOR PARENT ENGAGEMENT + EDUCATION

All stages of the parenting process, from deciding when to start a family through to raising a child, come with challenges. The never-ending pressure seems unavoidable and the responsibilities, at times, overwhelming.

With a multitude of products, parenting styles, alternative family constellations, support networks, and differing educational programs, how does a parent find a consistent place to go for solid advice and guidance?

Our Center for Parent Engagement + Education addresses parent’s needs, today and throughout the ever-changing landscape of parenthood, by focusing on each individual family. We offer a welcoming space that features classes and provides resources, lectures and personal consultations for all phases of child-rearing, as well as fostering important social connections. Positive parenting methods, balancing work and family life, as well as engaging in recreational activities for the whole family are just a few of the avenues we are addressing to ensure the needs of parents are being met.

Let the JCC support you throughout your parenting journey, all while enhancing the well-being of your family.

BABY + ME PROGRAMS

Registration for our May programs begins on Monday, April 21 for members and Wednesday, April 23 for nonmembers

OFFICE HOURS WITH SUZANNE
Meet with Suzanne to talk about all things parenting! Please email sucohen@sjjcc.org or call 516.484.1545 ext. 289 to schedule an appointment.
Mondays, 10-11:30am

AMAZING BABIES COMMUNICATING (ABC): A BABY & TODDLER SPEECH AND LANGUAGE CLASS
Ages: 6-24 months
Led by a pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist and local mom of three, this engaging and play-based class helps lay the foundation for strong communication skills through music, movement, books, and sensory play. Each session introduces fun strategies you can use at home to support your child’s language development, vocabulary growth, early literacy, comprehension, and social interaction—all while bonding and having fun!
6 sessions
Begins Tuesday, July 1-August 12, 11:30am-12:15pm
6-18 months
$255 members, $285 nonmembers
Register

LITTLE MAESTROS
Have fun and make friends in this class complete with interactive activities, language development segment, musical story time, imaginative and pretend play, puppet shows with a special message, dance party, and more.
Outdoors at Nassau County Museum of Art, weather permitting
7 sessions
$295 members / $330 nonmembers

Ages: 15 months-3 years
Begins Wednesday, July 2–August 13, 10:30-11:15am
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Ages: 3-15 months
Begins Wednesday, July 2–August 13, 11:30am-12:15pm
Register

MILESTONE MOVERS WITH REIMAGINEDNY
Ages: 15+ months (child should be an active walker)
Toddlers will enjoy an engaging tumbling and obstacle course led by an occupational therapist that will help them reach key developmental milestones! Through guided movement activities, climbing, and simple exercises, they’ll build strength, coordination, confidence, and balance in a safe and playful environment.
7 sessions
Begins Thursday, July 3-August 14, 9:30-10:15am
$260 members / $295 nonmembers
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SENSORY PLAY + MOVEMENT WITH REIMAGINEDNY
Ages: 12-24 months
Explore a blend of music, movement, sensory play, and obstacle courses that will help to nurture developmental milestones, ignite exploration, and foster growth and connection!
7 sessions
Begins Thursdays, July 2–August 13, 10:30-11:15am
$260 members / $295 nonmembers
Register

DEVELOPMENTAL PLAY WITH REIMAGINEDNY
Ages: 3-12 months
Bond with your child in a developmental and educational setting in this program developed by a certified occupational therapist and certified physical therapist. Through music and movement, children will participate in activities that promote tummy time, rolling, sitting, crawling and walking. Meanwhile, caregivers receive information, tips, and activities to further their child’s developmental skills in their home environment.
7 sessions
Begins Thursdays, July 3-August 14, 11:30am-12:15pm
$260 members / $295 nonmembers
Register

“What we wanted more than anything was a place where we could feel supported. We found that at the Irene & Ronald Cohen Center for Parent Engagement + Education. We feel we belong, and that is the best part of the Center – the community.”  Christina S.