Before the Pop: Navigating a Child’s Feelings and Behaviors when Things Get Heated

This virtual workshop will cover these four questions: 

1. What happens to the brain when things get heated?
2. What is the behavior communicating?

3. What do we do in the heat of the moment?

4. What happens afterward?

Parents, caregivers, educators, and child care providers are encouraged to attend.

Date: September 25, 2026

Time: 12:00-12:45pm CST

Presenter: Kelly Martin, MEd, LPC-S, RPT-S

Location: Live virtual (You will receive an email link prior to the event)

Cost: Free! To register please complete the registration form. (Click here)

Discover how to understand your teenagers’ intense and often emotional lives—and how to support them through this critical developmental stage. Licensed Professional Counselors Katy McAlpine and Kelly Martin will facilitate a FREE virtual discussion about the book The Emotional Lives of Teenagers. To get the most out of this discussion group, grab your copy of The Emotional Lives of Teenagers by Lisa Damour and begin reading. We will provide brief summaries, discuss our takeaways and offer each other community and support. Parents, caregivers, and professionals who work with teenagers are invited to attend.

Date: September 13, 2024 CST

12:00pm-1:00pm

Location: Google Meets (Virtual only. This will not be recorded)

RSVP by completing the form below. We will send you a google meets link before our discussion group.

Cost: FREE

Pirouette Play Date is a demo class with a little extra magic. The Playroom Lubbock is hosting the new Tutu School Lubbock on August 31 at 10:00am. Tutu School Lubbock is a boutique style ballet school that focuses on ages 18 months-8 years. At Tutu School they believe every child should know what it feels like to dance. They believe that motor skill development is infinitely enhanced by Tchaikovsky and Bach, that young imaginations benefit immensely from exploring the enchanted world of swans and sugar plus, and that twirling should be a fundamental part of any childhood. This Play Date demo class is FREE in celebration of The Playroom Lubbock’s 9th Birthday and in celebration of dance! Come dressed ready to move. We accept moms, dads, and caregivers to join in the fun. RSVP below to reserve your free spot. Need to cancel and free up your spot to someone else? Email kelly@playroomlubbock.com

Sing, dance, and play instruments with your little one in this fun filled music class with Ms. Kris.

Available for ages 1-6 plus their grown-up!

Date: August 30, 2024 from 11:00am-11:40am

Location: Playroom Lubbock

Cost: FREE with your RSVP by completing the form below

Ms. Kris has taught music and movement for over 30 years in public schools, private schools, community centers, and dance studios. She currently teaches regular classes through Lubbock Parks and Recreation and Ballet Lubbock.

Yoga Calm for Kids is for ages 4-10 (ish). Through yoga poses, breathing techniques, and social/emotional activities, we will focus on self-awareness, self-regulation, and physical, emotional, and mental strength.

Special Pop Up Class taught by Kelly Martin

August 26, 2024

4:00pm-4:45pm

Location: The Playroom Lubbock (6520 University Ave)

Your child can go on a yoga adventure on their mat as we pause, move, and learn! We will read Anna and her Rainbow Colored Yoga Mats which is a book about friendship, happiness, and self-esteem.

Preregistration is required. Book now for FREE! (Classes typically cost $18/class)

Space is limited. To secure your child’s spot, please register here. Cancellations may be made one week prior to the scheduled class for a refund, less a processing fee. Refunds will not be made for missed classes.