Parenting

Column: The Tahoe region is not immune to the impacts of violence and abuse

You may not be aware that someone you know has been a victim, but statistically speaking, it is almost guaranteed. Violence and abuse take many forms, including domestic violence, sexual violence, stalking and cyberstalking, and child abuse.

● One in 4 women in the U.S. will experience some form of relationship violence in their lifetime.
● Every 73 seconds, an American is sexually assaulted.
● One in 10 people is stalked.
● Nearly 700,000 children are abused in the U.S each year; however, this data may be inaccurate as many child abuse cases go unreported.

Column: ’Tis the season for a little self-care

With the holidays already upon us, one thing is certain this year – the COVID-19 pandemic has had an impact on millions of Californians, causing us to rethink so much of our daily lives, including reprioritizing family time and our mental health. The holiday season may add more challenges to parents who are balancing career, teacher and caregiver duties, as well as dealing with unanticipated illness, burnout and unemployment. Each of these challenges, for some of us, can make the season feel like the added pressures are insurmountable.

Free Parenting Class by HUB5 in South Lake Tahoe in June

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June 15, 2019 - 9:00am

El Dorado County's HUB5*, which spans from Pollock Pines to South Lake Tahoe, is offering a free family workshop with focus on Infants and Toddlers on June 15th and June 22nd from 9am to 12pm. It is possible to only attend one portion but it is recommended to attend both. Refreshments and childcare will be provided. The workshop will take place at Step by Step Early Learning Center at 981 Silver Dollar Ave, South Lake Tahoe. For more information and to register for the workship, please contact Silke Rover in English (530-543-8204) or Juana Anthenien in Spanish (530-621-4533).

Location

Step by Step Early Learning Center
981 Silver Dollar Ave, SLT
United States

Free No-Drama Discipline workshop at LTCC

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May 14, 2019 - 5:30pm

Attend a free parenting two-night workshop, No Drama Discipline, at Lake Tahoe Community College on May 14 and 21, 2019 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

No Drama Discipline unlocks the secrets of discipline; what works and what does not, and why - and what to do when you are pulling your hair out. We will discuss the insights and techniques to make you a better parent as written by Dan Siegel and Tina Bryson in the book, No-Drama Discipline.

Parents: How naming your emotions can help your kids succeed

Up until only a few decades ago, for as long as humans have existed, parenting has been guesswork. New parents would get information and guidance from their elders or peers based on anecdotal evidence. We are lucky enough to live in an exciting time where we have research to find evidence for what parenting strategies and qualities lead to the most successful outcomes for children. Of course, there is not one cookie cutter way for each child, and being flexible in learning what works best for your child is essential.

Child Abuse Prevention Month: Strong communities play a roll in preventing abuse

April is Child Abuse Prevention Month and offers our community a time to increase awareness of the issues related to child maltreatment, identify strategies to strengthen families and understand how everyone in our community can be an everyday hero for children.

Strong, nurturing communities support families and play a role in preventing child abuse and neglect and promoting child and family well-being. Support can come in the form of helping to watch the kids for a couple of hours,

Tahoe Parents Nursery School celebrates 60 years

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March 30, 2019 - 5:30pm

Some experiences are life changing. They top our grateful list and remain in our memories and hearts forever. Participating in Tahoe Parents Nursery School (TPNS) was one of those experiences for me and for my family.

Parent Group Offered By Live Violence Free

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Repeats every week until Mon Mar 25 2019 .
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Live Violence Free invites the community to join us for our 12 week parenting class beginning Monday, January 7th. Classes will be held from 1:00-2:15pm every Monday at the Live Violence Free office, located at 2941 Lake Tahoe Bvd, South Lake Tahoe, CA. This free course is based on of the book, The Incredible Years, A Trouble-Shooting Guide for Parents, and will equip parents on how to navigate the many stages of youth development.

For more information and to register for the class, please call (530)544-2118

John J. Castellanos - October 31, 1949 - November 5, 2016

John Joseph Castellanos, a South Lake Tahoe area lawyer, passed away suddenly on November 5, 2016.

John was born on October 31, 1949 to loving parents Jose Juan and Lucille Castellanos in Stockton, California. He is the second of six siblings, who all experienced the sad loss of their father at an early age and whose memory brought them closer as family. John lived the values and beliefs of his parents, especially his beloved mother. He was a devoted son and loving brother and loyal to many friends.

LTCC Writer's Series welcomes humorist Michael Branch

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October 20, 2016 - 8:00pm

For more than a decade, Branch has been writing about life in Nevada’s Great Basin Desert with an audacity, lyricism, and wit that is uniquely his own, and on Thursday, October 20, he brings that humor to Lake Tahoe Community College at 8:00 p.m.

The LTCC Writers' Series event with Branch will be held in LTCC’s Roberta Mason Library. This event is free and open to students and the community.

Short and long term foster families needed in South Lake Tahoe

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April 20, 2016 - 6:30pm

The El Dorado County Health and Human Services Agency is looking for individuals in the South Lake Tahoe area who could open their hearts and homes to a child in need of care. Local individuals and families are needed to serve as Resource Families, providing shelter care (up to thirty days) or full term homes (up to and over eighteen months) for foster children.

Mommy and Me Support Group

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New mothers and their babies (up to age one year old) are invited to attend a weekly support group to share experiences and discuss the joys and challenges of parenting. Get support from other mothers as well as professional support from a childbirth instructor and guest speakers. Speakers and topics vary. For more information contact Bridget Demaree at Barton University by phone, 530.543.5549 or email, bdemaree@bartonhealth.org.

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Barton University 4th Street
1077B 4th Street, South Lake Tahoe
United States
38° 54' 49.5828" N, 119° 59' 52.8324" W

Parents’ Co-op – Handling Difficult Behaviors

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February 3, 2016 - 6:00pm

The Kings Beach Parents’ Co-op hosts a series of parenting classes and meetings on the SNC Tahoe campus on the first Wednesday of every month. Classes are from 6-7 pm, followed by meetings from 7-8 pm, and are free and open to the public. Upcoming topics include:

Feb. 3:
Handling Difficult Behaviors
Mar. 2:
Love, Logic, and Personal Electronic Devices
Apr. 6:
Open Forum

For more information: http://www.sierranevada.edu/event/parents-co-op-handling-difficult-behaviors/

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Sierra Nevada College
999 Tahoe Blvd
United States
39° 14' 42.4176" N, 119° 56' 14.802" W

Help available for ages 16 to 24 that need a job or training

El Dorado County Connections – One Stop has free services to help people who need a job.

“We have special programs and services for youth ages 16 to 24,” said Jenny Wilson, Program Supervisor with Connections - One Stop. “We are especially looking to assist youth ages 16 to 24 who are not currently enrolled in school.” Through the youth program, unemployed and underemployed youth can receive help with job searches and placement, paid on-the-job training, money for vocational or technical school tuition and more.

Students benefit from Brief Intervention Program in South Lake Tahoe schools

Students at South Tahoe High and South Tahoe Middle schools now have an option to the normal suspension process thanks to the Brief Intervention Program (BIP) developed by the South Tahoe Drug Free Coalition.

In the past, students would be sent home for three days when suspended for having, or being under the influence, drugs or alcohol while at school. In many instances this method was looked at as a few days vacation with little, or no, opportunity to learn from their errors.

Tahoe Tot Spot celebrates grand re-opening under new ownership

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May 1, 2015 - 5:00pm

Tahoe Tot Spot celebrates its grand re-opening under new ownership on Friday, May 1 at 5 p.m. Along with food, drinks and a Tahoe Chamber ribbon cutting, everyone is invited to meet Tahoe Tot Spot’s new owner Julie Koster Paradysz and learn more about this kid-centric business.

Academics, careers and adventure offered this fall at Lake Tahoe Community College

Whether you’re looking to update your job skills, pursue a college degree, or just take classes for personal growth, there are a number of options to explore this fall at Lake Tahoe Community College.

LTCC students enjoy the highest transfer rate to UC and CSU schools for a community college of its size in California. They also learn from one of the best educated, most experienced faculty in the community college system. No matter what your educational goal is, LTCC can help you reach it.

Pablo Cruise headlines A Concert Under the Stars Wednesday

Dave Jenkins returns to Carson City for his second performance at A Concert Under the Stars, a fundraiser for The Greenhouse Project, July 11 with his band, Pablo Cruise.
Jenkins performed four years ago for the inaugural event, which takes place at Café at Adele’s, but his love of music began at a tender age.

A need for care: How one family opened its home to South Lake Tahoe foster children

Editor's note: This is part two of a three-part series on foster parenting in South Lake Tahoe. The final story in the series will be published Jan. 13.SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - April Herrera has ...

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