Early Childhood Classes and Family Support

Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) classes are designed to strengthen families and support children's healthy growth and development. ECFE will help you learn more about positive guidance, eating and sleeping habits, your child's development and many other aspects of your relationship with your child. There are many great classes available this fall!

Upcoming classes include:

• Toileting Independence on Sept. 25
• Babies and Books on Oct. 6
• Big Brother/Big Sister on Oct. 21
• Baby Massage on Oct. 23

For a list of all classes and to register, visit the ECFE Eleyo page.

Parent/Family Support for Elementary Families:

Families are welcome to schedule a free, one-to-one visit with a licensed parent and family educator to answer any parenting questions, share information on child development and community resources. Meet by phone, email, virtually using Google Meet, your home or at an Rdale school building.

Discussion topics:

• Setting up a daily routine
• At home activity ideas
• Questions about child development
• Behavior challenges (or finding positive ways to guide/teach your child)
• Sleep/bedtime challenges
• Eating/mealtime challenges
• Managing stress
• Family relationships & communication
• Community resources for families

Families can schedule a visit online, call 763-504-4170, or email ECFE_281@rdale.org for more information.