MCH Events Calendar

This course is designed for childcare and foster care workers, teachers, camp counselors and coaches.  Parents with young children and adolescents are also highly encouraged to attend.  This course will give you the education and confidence you need to effectively care for children in an emergency until professional help arrives.  Topics include:  first aid basics, medical emergencies and CPR with Automated External Defibrillator (AED).  Participants will receive an American Heart Association Heartsaver CPR and Pediatric First Aid Course Completion Card.   Please call 305-662-8282 to register.

11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Individuals living with dialysis are often concerned about following a renal diet low in phosphorous, potassium and salt.   A cooking demonstration will be offered to showcase how to prepare meals for patients receiving dialysis treatment who must adhere to this type of diet.   The demonstration is a collaboration of the Miami Children's Hospital hemodialysis unit with the support of a pediatric social worker, registered dietitian and the staff of the Michael Fux Family Center.   To register for this free event, please e-mail

wendy.johnson@mch.com

or call 305-662-8282 to register.

Tuesday, March 20

March is National Nutrition Month.  The Department of Adolescent Medicine in conjunction with the Department of Food and Nutrition present "Get Your Plate in Shape" with a live cooking demonstration provided by Whole Foods Market.  Come learn quick, easy, healthy meals and tips to add more color and nutrition to your plate.  Dietiticians will be available to answer nutrition questions.   All attendees will be entered into a raffle for great prizes.   Please call 305-662-8282 to register.

Eatingn healthy is the first step to living well.   Come learn the new MyPlate initiative replacing the folld pyramid.   Appropriate portions and a cooking demonstration will be presented to create healthy family meals.  Please call 305-662-8282 to register.

Wednesday, March 28

Adults and children should be eating whole grains.  Learn the benefits of eating whole grains and how to encourage your family to eat them at every meal.   A cooking demonstration and whole grain recipes will be provided.   Please call 305-662-8282 to register.

Wednesdays beginning on March 28 (4 week series)

Infant massage is designed for children ages 0-15 months.  Our hands-on method insures that you will learn the art of interactive massage to suit your baby's individual needs and developmental level.  Infant massage encourages relaxation for both parent and baby, promotes longer and deeper sleeping patterns and can relieve colic symptoms among other benefits.   Please call 305-662-8282 for further information.

Friday, March 2

Healthy teeth are important to a child's overall health.   Learn important tips to promote healthy teeth and prevent cavities.   Our dental assistants will provide an interactive demonstration and discuss pediatric oral health.   Please call 305-662-8282 to register.

Friday, March 30

This two day class teaches 11-13 year olds how to baby sit safely.  The class provides CPR training, developmentally appropriate activities, feeding and bedtime routines to help teens and preteens care for babies and young children.   For more information please e-mail

wendy.johnson@mch.com

or call 305-662-8282.

Saturday, March 31

This course is designed to educate child caregivers and provide them with the skills and critical information necessary to handle crisis situations involving children in their care. The following topics will be covered during the course: infant and child CPR, pool and water safety, infant/child choking, injury prevention, first aid, basic childcare, kitchen and bathroom safety, outdoor safety, poison control and emergency management. Please call 305-609-5956 or

www.oscarproject.org

for additional information and registration.

Wednesdays

This group will encourage participants to develop positive coping strategies to regulate depression and anxious symptoms.

This group is open to adolescents ages 14 to 17. All attendees are required to pre-register. For additional information or to register, please call (305) 666-6511, Extension 7255.

Thursdays

These weekly group sessions are for children and teens ages 5 to 8 with an autism spectrum diagnosis or general difficulties with social skills.   Focus is on alleviating social anxiety, building new friendships and finding your voice in today s world. For more information or to register, please call 305-666-6511, ext. 6473 or ext. 8503.

These monthly fun-filled sessions for siblings of children with special needs provide opportunities for children to share personal feelings, experiences and concerns, while taking part in fun activities.

Please call 305-669-7142 for further information.

Mondays

This group for parents of teenagers will increase the understanding of the changes that occur during adolescence.   Parents will learn techniques and strategies to increase teen cooperation and help develop and nourish a positive parent-teen relationship.   For more informaton or to register please call 305-666-6511, ext. 6473 or ext. 8503.

Wednesdays

This outpatient group program is aimed at helping boys ages 7 to 10 develop the skills and strategies to transform their mischief into manners. This eight-week program will focus on teaching participants to learn to follow rules and manage behaviors such as frustration, anger and stress.

This group will help middle school-age children learn new coping skills, develop positive self-esteem and increase communication skills. For more information or to register, please call (305) 666-6511, ext. 7255.