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Winter Classes Fill Fast!
Don't Be Left Out in the Cold!
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UnLimited Make-up Policy (within the term)!
Just use our EZ
Make-up Scheduler!
This provides a HUGE true cost savings when you can really attend the number of classes you've paid for!
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Why Do Families Stay with Us
for Years?
Dear Ms. Tracey,
I would like to say how grateful we are for your classes! My son William truly enjoys coming to class, he loves playing, dancing and signing while we enjoy learning.
The tips you give in class like how to calm them down are great because it works! I can see how this class has helped my son develop and grow while having a great time. I highly recommend Ms. Tracey and Kindermusik!
Thanks again for
everything and we can't wait to start our 3rd class!
Kenya Zambrano Happy Kindermusik Village Mom
& Parent Child U's
State Farm agent
we have been happy with
for 7 years now!
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Want to Join our Parenting Book/DVD Club?
Harvey Karp, M.D.
Happiest Baby & Toddler Programs
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re"NEW"ed at PCU! Playground DiplomacyTM Since 2005  | | Playground DiplomacyTMsocial-emotional learning program |
Created by an experienced elementary school counselor, parent educator, child enrichment specialist, and Parent Child University, LLC founder, this class is one of a kind! Part play class, part parenting/teaching class, come explore conflict resolution topics through literature, puppets, music, ASL, movement, crafts, noncompetitive parachute and other games, and more. Come enjoy research-proven methods of learning child to child and parent to parent "Playground Diplomacy." Feelings, compliments, empathy, problem-solving, bully-busting tattling vs. reporting, anger management, stress, self control, and more will be explored. Come learn and have FUN! Class Previously offered at FCPS & Arlington County Recreation since 2005!
Come Learn & Play with us! |
Dr. William Sears'
L.E.A.N. Programs
Start the New Year
off Right!
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Signing Smart™
Infant & Toddler Teacher Workshop
Presented by: Tracey Kretzer, MS, LPSC
Lincensed Signing Smart Instructor since 2006
Every teacher must take ongoing classes to keep their license up to date. Why not recommend this class to your child care provider today?
A 2.5 hours seminar steal at $200 + materials (books and flash cards) for up to 7 teachers
Encourage your child care center and/or babysitter to sign with your baby or toddler in just seconds a day and increase your child's IQ, ability to communicate, and conflict resolution skills! 
Here a 14 month-old child (behind teacher) signs "BALL" and the toddler gives him the ball!! No crying, no whining, no grabbing, or interrupting the teacher!
The National Institute of Health (NIH)
showed that babies & toddlers who were signed to as children had an average of
12 point higher IQ by age 8!
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American History
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Signing Smart® Beginner
Parent-Child Classes!
10 Fridays January 25th-March 22nd
11:30 a.m. - 12:20 p.m.
Signing Smart® Beginner strategies integrate more than 150 American Sign Language signs into songs, games and activities developed to engage very young children and their parents. Research has shown that using American Sign Language with hearing babies and toddlers allows communication and spoken language to happen earlier and faster, while reducing frustration and tantrums! Most children have two to three words by 12 months, whereas Signing Smart® children typically have 25 signs and 16 words! Most children start combining words into two-word sentences by 20 months, whereas Signing Smart®children typically do this by 11-14 months and some as early as six months! The National Institute of Health even found a 12-point IQ increase for eight year-olds who used signs as young children. Home materials include Signing Smart® for Early Communication: Beginner Handbook, Signing Smart® Video Glossary and The Treasure Chest: Vol. 1 children's video. Please bring your check for a $48 materials fee (or $16 for repeat families) to the first class session.
Location: Fairlington Center
Ages: Birth-2
Sessions: 10
Cost: $179
Registration Code: 210203A Fri.
REGISTRATION FORM W2013
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Simply the Best to You,
 "Miss" Tracey Kretzer, MS, LPSCParent Child Ü Founder & Lead Educator Parent Child University, LLCSince 2006
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Dear Parent Child Ü Friends - Old & New!
Does it feel like you need a degree to raise your child these days? Well, we are here to help! We help make parenting (and teaching) both more effective - and more importantly, more fUn for you and your child! Schedule your free preview class today and experience how! Or schedule a private class or coaching session at your home, office, playgroup, or PTA today!Wishing you Simply the Best!"Miss Tracey" :)Parent Child Üniversity Founder & Lead EducatorProfessional School CounselorCertified Parent EducatorChild Enrichment SpecialistMissTracey@ParentChildU.comToll Free: (888) 703-4PCUMobile Office: (571) 643-1002 |
Is Parenting EZ? My Big Why.
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I thought parenting would be fairly easy... Boy, was I wrong!
I was a preschool special education teacher, an elementary school counselor, a reader, and a lifelong learner. I loved kids and knew I had picked up a few tricks along the way! I was parent and teacher - teacher! I thought being a mom would be easy with my knowledge. It is not. It is hard. It is the most challenging and the most important job I will ever have.
That is why I do what I do. I have this uncanny desire to help children and families - including my own. So I share little things that mean so much and hope my ripple impacts lives! I model and teach the science of:
How to calm.
How to build strong neural brain connections .
Why the frontal lobe matters - especially today!
How to make reading easier and more probable.
How to reduce temper tantrums (Birth - Adults!).
& so much, much, more.
I do this through the medium of music, sign language, movement, and a fun, special time with families (nuclear & extended)! I try to model, practice and share with families and yet, I bet I learn more than you and your children do! Then, I can try to take it home...
As you surely know, home is hard! There are so many competing draws on your time and attention! I love the safe space we all create each semester - no laundry, no dishes, no electronic devices (well, OK, some :). I can't wait to get back to you and yours.
Happy New Year &
Thank you for sharing your children with me!
"Miss" Tracey :)
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Is Your Music/Sign/Movement Class Teaching the "Right" Social Emotional Skills? We do!
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Amazing Eye Contact & Confident Conflict Resolution At 12-Months Old?!
Come join us and
literally see for yourself!
 | Eye contact is one of the keys to calming. We talk about the science of why in class; then we try to live what we learned!
Our classes are a safe community where parents help each other and each child in class. No one feels pressure to leave the room to calm a child (we do it in class :).
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"Monkey See, Monkey Do!"
No child is forced to give up anything - even the instruments at clean up time :). They learn through positive peer pressure! As a class, we model respect, patience, and understanding. Ultimately, each child does clean up. After all, wrestling a toy out of a child's hand is not fun for parent or child and models grabbing not cleaning.
Don't believe me!?
Come see for yourself... or simply look above how a 1 year-old doesn't run, hide, look away, cry, or even ask for help, but rather, respectfully negotiates his ball conflict!
Simply priceless!
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Absolutely...
Positively Disciplined!™
Saturday, February 9th
2:25 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.
Fairlington Community Center
3308 S. Stafford St, Arlington, VA 22206
Explore research-proven methods for disciplining yourself and your child! No judgments - only positive solutions for your parenting toolbox! Created by a certified parent educator, experienced elementary school counselor, child enrichment specialist, and the founder of Playground Diplomacy™ and Parent Child U®, this class is sure make the difference you are seeking and/or the reinforcement you deserve! Just a few of the many topics we will discuss include: child and brain development, speech and language, feelings-management, problem-solving, bully-busting, tattling vs. reporting, safe schools, and more! Build a stronger, more positive relationship with your child and be the parent you always knew you could be!
Ages:Adults
Sessions: 1
Cost: $34 - Give back to the community (a percentage of your tuition for this and every county-sponsored class goes right back into the community centers to make it all happen)!
Registration code: 240201A Sat. Instructor: Tracey Kretzer, M.S., LPSC |
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Signing Smart™
Parent Workshop
Saturday, February 2nd
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Do you find yourself wanting? - A window into your infant / toddler's mind?
- To reduce frustration and temper tantrums?
- Your toddler to do more than just grunt, point, & cry?
- To have real conversations, starting at 8-12 months (or even 6 months)?
- To increase your child's long-term learning potential and IQ (NIH showed a 12 point IQ gain by age 8 in one study)?
...then Signing Smart is for you! Ages:Adults only for Parent Workshop - Play classes start soon too! Sessions: 1 Location: Springfield home (or yours :) Free for hosts!
Cost: $40-which includes $18 book, Signing Smart With Babies & Toddlers and handouts! Instructor: Tracey Kretzer, M.S., LPSC
Call To Register: (571) 643-1002
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Kindermusik® FREE Preview Class!
* Saturday, January 12th
9:30-10:20
10:45-11:35 11:45-12:35
 Come and find out why Kindermusik® is the world's leading seller of curricula for 0-seven year-olds worldwide! Experience the joy of parent education through child enrichment. See pictures, video clips, and learn why parents and children LOVE our classes at www.ParentChildU.com! |
Miss Tracey & Kindermusik®
Upon Demand - or join us at Fairlington!
Village (0-16/18 mos.)
Fridays, 1/25 10:30-11:20, 210204A Saturdays, 1/26 11:45-12:35, 210204B
Saturdays, 1/26 12:45-1:25, 210204C
Sign & Sing A/B (0-2 yrs.)
Upon demand - at your home/office/mine
Our Time (16/18 mos -3 yrs.)
Fridays, 1/25 9:30-10:20 210220A
Saturdays, 1/26 9:30-10:20 210220B
Saturdays, 1/26 late afternoon if enough families join the Wait List and/or try Family Time at 10:30; it is very similar :)
Family Time (0-5 yrs.)
Saturdays, 1/26 10:30-11:20 210207A
REGISTRATION FORM W2013
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Simply the Best to You,
"Miss" Tracey Kretzer, MS, LPSCParent Child Ü Founder & Lead Educator Parent Child University, LLCSince 2006
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 Book your Child's Parent Child Ü Birthday Party!Possible Themes:
Pirates and/or Princesses, Trains, Balls, Animals, Sports, Dogs, Monkeys, Water Play, Camping, The Ocean, Backyard Fun, and MORE! Birthday packages include 40-45 minutes of music, movement, ASL, instrument-play, parachute-play, story time, as well as 7 birthday bags (including a CD, book, instrument or prop, and preview class coupon). We even throw in a gift for the birthday boy/girl! Packages start at $175 (which includes $100 for the instructor and 7 party bags and a birthday gift!) - an incredible deal in the DC area! Plus, a HUGE time saver; party planning, travel, entertainment, and bag prep run 3-4 hours for us at PCU. Dates fill up fast. Reserve your date today to ensure your child's Parent Child Ü Birthday Party experience! | | Offer Expires: January 20, 2013 |
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