Parent Educator

                       
Kristi Hanson M.Ed.
Phone: 952.431.8340
Voicemail: 651.683.6969 Ext. 94901
Building: Rahncliff Learning Center, Eagan

About Me
Greetings!  I am a Parent Educator at Rahncliff Learning Center and Early Childhood Learning Center.  My classes include Tiny Toddlers, Topics, Dads, Preschool Discovery and Family Playtime as well as Family School.  I am also the Community Connector for ECFS and travel to various locations to bring Parent Education to businesses, child care centers and preschools.  This is my first year with District 196, and my 15th year as a Parent Educator.

I attended the University of Minnesota where I earned a Master of Education in Family Education.  My Bachelor of Science Degree was completed at Mankato State University.

 I live with my husband and three children, ages 12, 17 and 20, in Eagan. I like to read, walk my dog, Sassy, and hang out with neighbors and family. 

Philosophy
I love coming to work and watching young children grow and blossom on a weekly basis. They truly learn by playing and exploring their environment.  It is also fun to see parents learn from their children and completely enjoy these early years.  I would love to see you in class sometime!

Favorite Parenting Books

• "Raising Resilient Children", by Brooks and Goldstein
• "Your One Year Old, (Two Year Old etc.)", by Ilg and Ames
• "The Field Guide to Parenting", by Butler and Kratz
• "Sleepless in America", by Mary Sheedy Kurcinka
• "Kids Are Worth It", by Barbara Coloroso
• "Discipline For Life: Getting It Right With Children", by Madelyn Swift
• "The Intentional Family and Putting Family First", by William Doherty
• "No", by David Walsh
• "How Much Is Enough?", by Clarke, Dawson and Bredehoft
• "Parenting On Purpose: The Red Yellow Green Framework for Respectful Discipline", by Ada Alden
• "Positive Discipline", by Jane Nelsen  (specific to age group)
• "7 Habits of Highly Effective Families", by Steven Covey
• "Your Baby and Child", by Penelope Leach
• Books by T. Berry Brazelton

Websites for Parents

www.mnparentsknow.info
www.zerotothree.org
www.askdrsears.com
www.kidshealth.org
www.rif.org/parents  (Reading is Fundamental, activities for kids too)
www.extension.umn.edu
www.bornlearning.org
www.ellynsatter.com (nutrition/feeding articles)

Topics to Grow On

Connecting with Kids

Toilet Training Basics

Decoding Toddler Behavior

Ways to Promote Sibling Closeness

Classroom Connection