Needham Community Education

Our area has some wonderful public schools, but not all students thrive in the system. There are many reasons for this. Your child may be gifted, or have learning styles and challenges that are not being served. They may have a chronic illness, or suffer from anxiety. They may already have a skill (such as dance) that they are studying almost full time. Home schooling, in several different forms, might open up some possibilities that you didn't know existed. In these sessions, we will talk about legal requirements of homeschooling, teaching your children yourself, finding support both from the public school system and from homeschooling groups,full time homeschooling centers and community colleges.

In today's world we are bombarded by a steady stream of diet recommendations, wellness fads, and advice from social media influencers. The messages and images shape beliefs about health, beauty and personal worth, raising rates of disordered eating, anxiety, and mood disorders among youth. Relationships and self-esteem can be negatively impacted by all of these concerns. This interactive presentation will aid you in increasing your child's resilience to these harmful messages and learn ways to support a positive relationship with food in a challenging climate.

Oh these Children!! We adore them, of course, but sometimes... Whether you are a new parent or in the throes of parenting a teen, you may sometimes feel overwhelmed. Parenting is full of joys and challenges. In this class, we will practice some simple mindfulness skills to support your ability to return to a state of balance. The trickle down impact will benefit your children as well.