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The Bea Romer College of Parental Arts is a nonprofit entity that offers college level classes on parenting over the lifespan. Rooted in the most current “evidence-based” research, recognized best practices, and state-of-the art theory and application, the College offers classes for parents who want to understand more about their family (infants, toddlers, preschoolers, school-agers, adolescents, grandchildren, aging parents), as well as their own development, so they can build the most responsive, supportive and positive relationships possible.
The first of its kind in the United States, the College elevates the parenting dialogue from topical workshops on specific issues (discipline, nutrition, education, etc.,) to a more sophisticated level that recognizes and honors the demands inherent in being a parent, and the desire of parents to know all that they can about their family relationships.
Taught by leading experts in their respective areas of study, classes are interactive, stimulating, and accommodating to the needs and interests of students. All classes incorporate the Erik Erikson philosophy of human development—the concept that both parent and child bring certain attributes and developmental issues to the relationship. And, when possible, classes incorporate an observational “lab” component to ensure that theory is brought to real life. For those participants who wish to take courses for credit, it is available through the University of Colorado at Denver.
The brainchild of former Colorado First Lady and national child development expert, Bea Romer, and Carolyn Hambidge, headmistress of the highly respected British Primary School located in Denver, Colorado, the College will begin offering two of the classes in its course portfolio in October 2007. The first, Parent & Infant, is designed for the early years of parenthood; the second, Grandparenting With Wisdom & Integrity, for grandparents who are actively participating in the lives of their grandchildren. Two additional classes, focusing on “toddlers” and “parenting your parents,” will be introduced in spring 2008, with more to follow later that year and in 2009.
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