Parenting Classes


 

Parenting classes are offered regularly during the course of the year.  The parenting classes held at Family Service Association are suitable for parents with children of any age.  In fact, you don't need to be a parent right now to benefit from the information presented.  It will help you to be more prepared to be loving, effective parent.

 

Parenting 101 Classes

This class is titled "Basic Parenting," and will help parents to build a healthy relationship with their children.  The topics covered are:  needs of children and qualities of effective parents; self-esteem; detecting and preventing child abuse; child growth and development; identifying and managing feelings; setting rules and limits; and loving and effective discipline.

 

Parenting 202 Classes

This class is titles "Building a Healthy Family," and will help parents to build a healthy relationship with themselves so that they are more effective leaders of their family.  The topics covered are:  healthy relationships; effective discipline (two sessions); handling change and loss; coping effectively with stress; learning to be okay with anger; and tools for healthy parenting.

 

PARENTING TIPS