CALENDAR OF COURSES
We update our calendar frequently. Please check back with us. If the dates below do not suit your schedule, we would be happy to arrange an alternative set of dates.
All The Birds and Bees Connection Courses are abstinence based and nondenominational. They are designed to build critical thinking skills and create a safe environment where parents and children can bond.
Puber-Tea: For Mother and Daughter(s) (ages 8-10)*
A unique 2˝ hour course that covers the basic physical and emotional changes associated with puberty and helps young girls feel more confident and prepared for the onset of menstruation. Presented in a fun and engaging environment.
* If mother is unable to attend, please contact our office.
Download Registration Form
Guy Talk: For father and son(s) (grades 4 & 5)*
This unique 2˝ hour course covers the basic physical and emotional changes associated with puberty and helps to establish healthy hygiene habits, all in a fun and engaging manner.
This information helps fathers and sons feel more comfortable with these changes. Fathers feel more prepared for future conversations and sons feel more comfortable approaching there fathers in the future.
* If father is unable to attend, please contact our office.
Download Registration Form
Rites of Passage I: For Parent/Tween (ages 10 – 12)
(Boys and girls are taught separately)
A six-week interactive course that generates an open dialogue about puberty, hygiene, nutrition, peer pressure, media, relationships, self esteem, reproduction and much more, all in a fun and engaging environment. Parents gain confidence talking with their tweens. And the tweens view parents as approachable.
This course gives parents the foundation and necessary tools to communicate their personal values and beliefs. It also creates a close bond between parent and tween that will last into the future.
Download Registration Form
*** New! ***
Rites of Passage I: Two-Part Series: For Parent/Tween (ages 10 – 12)
(Boys and girls are taught separately)
This Two-Part series (Part-A & Part-B) was designed for parents who (due to time commitments) are unable to make the six week course (Rites of Passage I). This series offers parents the option to take our complete course at two separate times. * Please note that Part-A is a prerequisite for Part-B.
An interactive course that generates an open dialogue about puberty, hygiene, nutrition, peer pressure, media, relationships, self esteem, reproduction and much more, presented in a fun and engaging environment. Parents gain confidence talking with their tweens. And the tweens view parents as approachable.
This course gives parents the foundation and necessary tools to communicate their personal values and beliefs. It also creates a close bond between parent and tween that will last into the future.
Download Registration Form
The Bridge: For Parents & Teens (attending middle school)
This 2˝ hour course provides parents with the language to feel more confident parenting during these critical years and the teen’s develop critical thinking skills leading to better life choices in the future.
The teens receive information that will help them cope with the physical, emotional and social changes associated with the Middle School years.
Topics include: parent/teen communication, physical & emotional changes, magical thinking, coping skills and relationships.
Download Registration Form
Rites of Passage II: For parents & teens (grades 9 & 10)
(parents attend first and last session)
A powerful five week course that generates an open dialogue about sexuality, peer pressure, relationships, dating, magical thinking, STI’s, birth control – all in the context of consequences and strengthening critical thinking skills.
Download Registration Form
Puberty Retreat: For mothers and daughters ages (10 - 12).
(Please note: This is NOT an overnight retreat)
The retreat includes Rites of Passage I course topics plus; mini facials, self esteem activity, healthy food choices and decision making skills. Parents gain confidence talking with their tweens; and the tweens view parents as approachable.
Download Registration Form
Special Event: "Beyond the Birds & Bees"
A Powerful Visual PowerPoint Presentation
Designed for parents of children grades 4 - 9 (parents only)
This two hour presentation is designed specially to help parents with the language and concepts pertaining to “the talk.” This presentation will help parents to better understand that this subject is an on-going process. The facilitator will share helpful tools and create a forum for parents to ask questions and get answers.
Download Registration Form
Special Event: Inside the Tween/Teen Brain
A Powerful Visual PowerPoint Presentation
Designed for parents of children grades 4 - 10 (parents only)
This powerful two hour presentation explains the profound physical and chemical changes that occur in the tween/teen brain. Thereby, helping parents to better understand and prepare for the adolescent years.
The facilitator will share helpful tools and create a forum for parents to ask questions and get answers.
Download Registration Form
We update our calendar frequently. Please check back with us. If the dates below do not suit your schedule, we would be happy to arrange an alternative set of dates.
All The Birds and Bees Connection Courses are abstinence based and nondenominational. They are designed to build critical thinking skills and create a safe environment where parents and children can bond.
TO REGISTER FOR COURSES:
Download the course registration form by clicking on
the PDF icon under each course title.
Complete the form, enclose your tuition check and mail it to:
The Birds & Bees Connection.
Please note: Online registration is currently NOT available.
This option will be available in the near future.
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Puber-Tea: For Mother and Daughter(s) (ages 8-10)*
A unique 2˝ hour course that covers the basic physical and emotional changes associated with puberty and helps young girls feel more confident and prepared for the onset of menstruation. Presented in a fun and engaging environment.
* If mother is unable to attend, please contact our office.
Download Registration Form| Sat Feb 13, 2010 ~ 10:00AM – 12:30PM | Rancho Santa Margarita | St John’s *Open to public |
| Tue Feb 23, 2010 ~ 6:00PM – 8:30PM | Newport Beach | East Bluff Elementary School *Open to Public |
| Sun Mar 7, 2010 ~ 1:00PM – 3:30PM | Irvine | SHM *Open to Public |
| Sat Mar 13, 2010 ~ 10:00AM – 12:30PM | Rancho Santa Margarita | St John’s *Open to public |
| Sun Mar 14, 2010 ~ 1:30PM – 4:00PM | Newport Beach | Private |
| Sat Apr 10, 2010 ~ 10:00AM – 12:30PM | Rancho Santa Margarita | St John’s *Open to public |
| Fri Apr 16, 2010 ~ 1:15PM – 3:45PM | Aliso Viejo | Private |
| Sat Apr 17, 2010 ~ 6:00PM – 8:30PM | Laguna Niguel | Private |
| Sun April 18, 2010 ~ 1:30PM – 4:00PM | Capistrano Beach | Private |
| Sun Apr 25, 2010 ~ 2:00PM – 4:30PM | Newport Beach | St. Andrew’s *Open to Public |
| Mon Apr 26, 2010 ~ 6:00PM – 8:30PM | Ladera Ranch | Chaparral Elementary School *Open to Public |
| Wed May 5, 2010 ~ 6:00PM – 8:30PM | Mission Viejo | Carden Academy *Open to public |
| Sat May 8, 2010 ~ 10:00AM – 12:30PM | Rancho Santa Margarita | St John’s *Open to public |
| Thu May 20, 2010 ~ 3:30PM – 6:00PM | Newport Beach | Private |
| Sun Jun 6, 2010 ~ 1:30PM – 4:00PM | Los Alamitos | Private |
| $55 per couple | Includes: materials, "Mock" Tea and Puberty Bag. (Girls Scouts completing the course qualify for sanctioned badges) |
Guy Talk: For father and son(s) (grades 4 & 5)*
This unique 2˝ hour course covers the basic physical and emotional changes associated with puberty and helps to establish healthy hygiene habits, all in a fun and engaging manner.
This information helps fathers and sons feel more comfortable with these changes. Fathers feel more prepared for future conversations and sons feel more comfortable approaching there fathers in the future.
* If father is unable to attend, please contact our office.
Download Registration Form| Sat Feb 13, 2010 ~ 10:00AM - 12:30PM | Rancho Santa Margarita | St John’s *Open to Public |
| Wed Feb 17, 2010 ~ 6:00PM – 8:30PM | Laguna Niguel | McDowell *Open to Public |
| Sun Mar 7, 2010 ~ 1:00PM – 3:30PM | Irvine | SHM *Open to Public |
| Sat Apr 10, 2010 ~ 10:00AM - 12:30PM | Rancho Santa Margarita | St John’s *Open to Public |
| Sun Apr 25, 2010 ~ 2:00PM – 4:30PM | Newport Beach | St. Andrew’s *Open to Public |
| Mon Apr 26, 2010 ~ 6:00PM – 8:30PM | Ladera Ranch | Chaparral Elementary School *Open to Public |
| Wed May 12, 2010 ~ 6:00PM – 8:30PM | Mission Viejo | Carden Academy *Open to Public |
| $55 per couple | Includes: materials, snack and Puberty Bag |
Rites of Passage I: For Parent/Tween (ages 10 – 12)
(Boys and girls are taught separately)
A six-week interactive course that generates an open dialogue about puberty, hygiene, nutrition, peer pressure, media, relationships, self esteem, reproduction and much more, all in a fun and engaging environment. Parents gain confidence talking with their tweens. And the tweens view parents as approachable.
This course gives parents the foundation and necessary tools to communicate their personal values and beliefs. It also creates a close bond between parent and tween that will last into the future.
Download Registration Form|
Father/Son Parent Night (parents only): Tues Jan 26, 2010 ~ 6:30PM – 8:30PM Parent/Tween: Wed Feb 2 & 9, 2010 ~ 6:30PM – 8:30PM | Aliso Viejo | St. Mary and All Angels *Open to Public |
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Mother/Daughter Parent Night (parents only): Wed Mar 10, 2010 ~ 6:30PM – 8:30PM Parent/Tween: Wed Mar 17, 24, 31, & Apr 14, 21, 2010 ~ 6:30PM – 8:30PM | Mission Viejo | Carden Academy *Open to public |
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Father/Son Parent Night (parents only): Wed Mar 10, 2010 ~ 6:30PM – 8:30PM Parent/Tween: Wed Mar 14, 17, 24, 31, & Apr 7, 14, 2010 ~ 6:00PM – 8:00PM | Mission Viejo | Carden Academy *Open to public |
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Mother/Daughter Parent Night (parents only): Tue Apr 20, 2010 ~ 6:30PM – 8:30PM Parent/Tween: Tue Apr 27, May 4, 11, 18, 25, 2010 ~ 6:30PM – 8:30 PM | Newport Beach | Anderson Elementary School *Open to Public |
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Father/Son Parent Night (parents only): Tue Apr 20, 2010 ~ 6:30PM – 8:30PM Parent/Tween: Tue Apr 27, May 4, 11, 18, 25, 2010 ~ 6:30PM – 8:30 PM | Newport Beach | Anderson Elementary School *Open to Public |
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Mother/Daughter Parent Night (parents only): Wed Apr 21, 2010 ~ 6:30PM – 8:30PM Parent/Tween: Wed Apr 28, May 5, 12, 26, & Jun 2, 2010 ~ 6:00PM – 8:30 PM | Laguna Niguel | McDowell Elementary School *Open to Public |
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Father/Son Parent Night (parents only): Wed Apr 21, 2010 ~ 6:30PM – 8:30PM Parent/Tween: Wed Apr 28, May 5, 12, 26, & Jun 2, 2010 ~ 6:00PM – 8:30 PM | Laguna Niguel | McDowell Elementary School *Open to Public |
| $170 (per couple) tuition | Includes all course materials. Taught by a certified Birds and Bees Connection Educator. |
*** New! ***
Rites of Passage I: Two-Part Series: For Parent/Tween (ages 10 – 12)
(Boys and girls are taught separately)
This Two-Part series (Part-A & Part-B) was designed for parents who (due to time commitments) are unable to make the six week course (Rites of Passage I). This series offers parents the option to take our complete course at two separate times. * Please note that Part-A is a prerequisite for Part-B.
An interactive course that generates an open dialogue about puberty, hygiene, nutrition, peer pressure, media, relationships, self esteem, reproduction and much more, presented in a fun and engaging environment. Parents gain confidence talking with their tweens. And the tweens view parents as approachable.
This course gives parents the foundation and necessary tools to communicate their personal values and beliefs. It also creates a close bond between parent and tween that will last into the future.
Download Registration Form| Two-Part Series: Part-A Parent Night (parents only): Mon Oct 19, 2009 ~ 6:30PM – 8:30PM Parent/Tween: Mon Nov 9 & 16, 2009 ~ 6:00PM – 8:00PM *Boys and Girls taught separately |
Rancho Santa Margarita | St John’s *Open to public |
| Two-Part Series: Part-B (Parent night prerequisite for Part-B) Parent/Tween: Mon Jan 25, 2010 Feb 1 & 8, 2010 ~ 6:00PM – 8:00PM *Boys and Girls taught separately |
Rancho Santa Margarita | St John’s *Open to public |
| $170 (per couple) tuition covers Part-A & Part-B |
Includes all course materials for Part-A & Part-B. Taught by a certified Birds and Bees Connection Educator. |
The Bridge: For Parents & Teens (attending middle school)
This 2˝ hour course provides parents with the language to feel more confident parenting during these critical years and the teen’s develop critical thinking skills leading to better life choices in the future.
The teens receive information that will help them cope with the physical, emotional and social changes associated with the Middle School years.
Topics include: parent/teen communication, physical & emotional changes, magical thinking, coping skills and relationships.
Download Registration Form| Wed Mar 3, 2010 ~ 6:00PM – 8:30PM | Mission Viejo | Carden Academy *Open to public |
| Tues Mar 9, 2010 ~ 6:00PM – 8:30PM | Yorba Linda | Heritage Oak Private Education *Open to public |
| $55 | Includes all course materials. Taught by a certified Birds and Bees Connection Educator. |
Rites of Passage II: For parents & teens (grades 9 & 10)
(parents attend first and last session)
A powerful five week course that generates an open dialogue about sexuality, peer pressure, relationships, dating, magical thinking, STI’s, birth control – all in the context of consequences and strengthening critical thinking skills.
Download Registration Form| Refer back for dates, times and location |
| $165 tuition | Includes all course materials. Taught by a certified Birds and Bees Connection Educator. |
Puberty Retreat: For mothers and daughters ages (10 - 12).
(Please note: This is NOT an overnight retreat)
The retreat includes Rites of Passage I course topics plus; mini facials, self esteem activity, healthy food choices and decision making skills. Parents gain confidence talking with their tweens; and the tweens view parents as approachable.
Download Registration Form| Refer back for dates, times and location |
| $195 tuition | Includes: all course materials, snacks, crafts, menstrual kit and two days of guided activities and instructions. |
Special Event: "Beyond the Birds & Bees"
A Powerful Visual PowerPoint Presentation
Designed for parents of children grades 4 - 9 (parents only)
This two hour presentation is designed specially to help parents with the language and concepts pertaining to “the talk.” This presentation will help parents to better understand that this subject is an on-going process. The facilitator will share helpful tools and create a forum for parents to ask questions and get answers.
Download Registration Form| Refer back for dates, times and location |
| $15 per person ($20 per couple) |
Includes all materials. Course tuition is due on or before presentation Tuition at the door is $25.00. |
Special Event: Inside the Tween/Teen Brain
A Powerful Visual PowerPoint Presentation
Designed for parents of children grades 4 - 10 (parents only)
This powerful two hour presentation explains the profound physical and chemical changes that occur in the tween/teen brain. Thereby, helping parents to better understand and prepare for the adolescent years.
The facilitator will share helpful tools and create a forum for parents to ask questions and get answers.
Download Registration Form| March 23, 2010 ~ 6:30PM – 8:30PM | Irvine School District | Venado Middle School *Open to public |
| April 29, 2010 ~ 6:30PM – 8:30PM | Laguna Niguel | St. Mary’s School *Open to public |
| $15 per person ($20 per couple) |
Includes all materials. Course tuition is due on or before presentation Tuition at the door is $25.00. |
