Parents

Drop In

Parents and their children (up to age 5) gather to play, learn, and socialize 

Our drop-in sessions are a great way for you and your child (up to five years) to meet with other families and enjoy our fabulous playroom! Join us in singing and movement activities, art projects, and more; talk to our skilled staff of childhood experts and parent educators; or just "hang loose." We provide the room and the entertainment - all you need to do is show up! 

Thursdays, 10:00 – 11:00 am.
$5 per parent and child (up to age 5)

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February Theme: Bears, Bears, and Bears!

You won’t see lions and tigers this month at the Children’s Consortium. Instead, it’s all about Bears, Bears, and Bears!

Activities include: Making a kite for a bear-filled picnic; making homemade ice cream for a bear Birthday party; and a pajama party to celebrate winter hibernation. This month’s featured author is Frank Asch, author of Mooncake, Bear’s Bargain, and Happy Birthday Moon.

Each session is $5 per family, which includes a snack and a craft to take home. Afterwards, parents are invited to spend some time in the new Parent Resource Room.

The Children’s Consortium is located at 2122 Erie Boulevard East in Syracuse. Plenty of free parking is available. Directions available here.

Each session is led by a Certified Parent Educators Kathy McDonald and Michele Cunningham. A mother of three pre-teen sons, Kathy facilitates group parenting workshops for parents at our location and goes directly to homes to work one-on-one with families. A mother for over 20 years, Michele Cunningham worked in the educational system for over 20 years and has been on the staff at the Children’s Consortium for 8 years. Michelle is certified in the nationally-acclaimed Nurtured Heart Approach, a set of strategies developed specifically for children with ADHD and other challenging behaviors. 

March Theme: The Whimsical World of Dr. Seuss

This March, 

• Make green eggs and ham for Dr. Seuss birthday
• Learn all about “One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish,”
• Wear your favorite pair of fun socks or slippers
• Make your own Dr. Seuss hat
• Make an apple puppet