Alright, Moms, I need ideas for my parenting class. Help Me.

r9stedt

I teach a parenting and child development class at our high school. We are starting on a project later this week and I need some topic idea of something they can research and teach the class about (includes making powerpoint and a handout). I have gifted students as well as lower level special ed students, so I try to have a broad range of topics for them to pick from when doing projects. A couple of topics I have thought of are car seat safety, child proofing, feeding safety/ habits/nutrition. Any other idea. Tia! (I do know how to use paragraphs. My BB won't let Me!)

REOM

What about creating some kind of family budget?

aprilmomtobe

What about like basic baby first aid, or ways to reduce SIDS risk?

oparcm

Well here is one for you.  Treating head lice.  My dd came home from school yesterday with a letter explaining that a student in another grade had lice (prek-8 school).  Today the letter was upgraded that several students in several grades now have it.  They sent home a prevention letter.  I guess some parents thought if they shampoo with regular shampoo, they would be all set.  I know the school I work at has the same issue (not right now) and it is very hard for some parents to understand how to treat and prevent lice.  Not a pleasant topic but one that is real.

r9stedt

First aid! I like! Reom, you gave Me the idea for choosing daycare options. we did sids back when we covered hot pregnancy topics. Keep them coming ladies!

oparcm

How about the importance of reading to your child?  They could include studies that support reading, resources such as Jim Trelease's book THE READ ALOUD HANBOOK that explains to parents what books are interesting for read alouds and what age level they are appropriate.  They could also include the local schedules for read alouds in the area (bookstores, library, museums, etc.) 

MrsSledge

How about something about daycare...researching how to find, certification info online (if your state has that), costs.

Maybe something about discipline.  

 

cbidt*sgirl

how about newborn care skills like diapering, bathing, swaddling?

 discipline for toddlers

~Kat~

Nutrition, shaken baby syndrome, reading to your baby, allergies, breastfeeding...

KrisBriMcBunny

how about how to deal with the stress of having a preemie baby and/or special needs.