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Before It's Too Late: Family Conversations About Stuff

$40

with Farnaz Dar

Calendar Next available session starts Feb 10, 2026 at 6:30 pm
2 additional sessions through Apr 14, 2026

Every home holds a lifetime of belongings—but what happens to them all? This practical workshop helps seniors and their adult children tackle decluttering and organizing household items while parents can still make their own decisions. Learn compassionate communication strategies for difficult conver-sations, methods for identifying what to keep or pass along, and step-by-step approaches to creating a manageable plan.

Whether preparing for downsizing, simplifying your home, or ensuring your wishes are known, this class provides the guid-ance families need to work together effectively. Don’t wait until a crisis forces rushed decisions take control now and turn a daunting task into meaningful collaboration. Both generations encouraged to attend.

Becoming a Clutter-Free Family

$35

with Farnaz Dar

Calendar Next available session starts Feb 17, 2026 at 6:30 pm
2 additional sessions through Apr 21, 2026

This class is designed to teach parents how and why keeping a clutter-free and organized home will benefit all members of the family (or individual). Learn science-based evidence of how clutter impacts mental health, as well as the science-based evidence of how living in clutter-free and organized spaces benefits the mind and overall health of the young and old. AND, learn how EVERYONE can be involved...and without the conflict!

Chores to Scores: Raising Capable, Confident Kids

$35

with Farnaz Dar

Calendar Next available session starts Feb 24, 2026 at 6:30 pm
2 additional sessions through Apr 7, 2026

Discover how household chores build essential life skills and boost academic success. This practical workshop shows parents how age-appropriate responsibilities develop executive functioning skills like planning, time management, and problem-solving. Learn which chores benefit different age groups, how to motivate without nagging, and strategies to turn daily tasks into powerful learning opportunities. Stop fighting about chores and start raising capable kids who thrive at home, in school, and beyond.





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