We know that being a parent is hard work. We offer a variety of parenting classes, programs, and resources to help you be the best parent you can be! Whether you attend one of our Incredible Years series, attend a weekly support group, receive individualized support through the Positive Parenting Program (Triple P), join one of our parent support groups, or become a member of our Resource Corner, we are sure to provide you with the most current child development and parenting information. In addition, all of our workshops and trainings are open for parents to attend! Check out our calendar to see what is being offered!
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Incredible Years Parenting Classes Check our calendar for class dates and times.
The Incredible Years (IY) strengthens parenting skills and teaches effective strategies to help manage children’s challenging behavior. Incredible Years Parent Program is offered to parents and caregivers in two different sessions:
- Preschool Series (parents of children ages 3-6 years)
- School-Age Series (parents of children ages 6-12 years)
- FREE weekly parenting sessions for 14 weeks
- Free childcare and dinner provided at each session
- Incentives for graduating from the program
Positive Parenting Program (Triple P) -- One on One Parenting Support
Triple P-which stands for Positive Parenting Program is one of the world’s most effective parenting programs. This program works by giving parents the skills to raise confident, healthy children, and to build stronger family relationships. It helps to manage children’s misbehavior and prevent problems occurring early on.
Parents are given some simple and practical strategies they can adapt to suit their own values and beliefs about what their child’s needs. Parents of children ages 0-12 can meet with a practitioner over several sessions about a particular problem behavior concern they have with their child. You will discuss the causes of the misbehavior and learn ways to prevent the misbehavior. For example, Triple P Parenting topics to address may include: bedtime problems, temper tantrums, disobedience, doing chores, going to the grocery store, sharing and many more topics addressed thru use of a variety of topic tip sheets. Parents meet with parent educator for 4 or 10-week sessions and program is offered on a sliding scale. To sign up call Jeannie at the Children's Council. 828-262-5424
Triple P-which stands for Positive Parenting Program is one of the world’s most effective parenting programs. This program works by giving parents the skills to raise confident, healthy children, and to build stronger family relationships. It helps to manage children’s misbehavior and prevent problems occurring early on.
Parents are given some simple and practical strategies they can adapt to suit their own values and beliefs about what their child’s needs. Parents of children ages 0-12 can meet with a practitioner over several sessions about a particular problem behavior concern they have with their child. You will discuss the causes of the misbehavior and learn ways to prevent the misbehavior. For example, Triple P Parenting topics to address may include: bedtime problems, temper tantrums, disobedience, doing chores, going to the grocery store, sharing and many more topics addressed thru use of a variety of topic tip sheets. Parents meet with parent educator for 4 or 10-week sessions and program is offered on a sliding scale. To sign up call Jeannie at the Children's Council. 828-262-5424
Parent Support Groups
We know the importance of connecting with other parents when you have a baby or small child. The Children's Council staff and parent volunteers offer a variety of groups that focus on the developmental milestones of your child, as well as the joys (and stresses) of being a parent! Come join other parents and learn about child development, how to make homemade toys, join a book club, make crafts with your child, or just come to get out of the house! You can also come and use our resource corner to make your own creations! We all need the support of our community to be better parents! For more information contact our Family Programs Coordinator, Robin Triplett at 828-262-5424 robin@thechildrenscouncil.org. Please give us a call to find out about which group might be best for you!
Planeta De Mamas -- This group is for Latino parents seeking support, learning, helping and celebrating being a mom in an easy and fun way. Free childcare and free meal while we meet and have fun! Meets on Tuesday from 12:30 -- 2pm.
For more information you may contact the facilitator Tana Brophy at tana@thechildrenscouncil.org or call The Children's Council at (828) 262-5424.
Circle of Parents -- This group is for any parent seeking support. Free childcare while we meet and have fun! Meets on Wednesday mornings at Crosspoint Church from 9:30-11:00am for fun and self-care. They also meet on Tuesdays at Deerfield Methodist Church from 5:30-7:00pm for free yoga for parents. Meals will also be served for free at each meeting.
For more information you may contact the facilitator Shawna Duval at shawna@thechildrenscouncil.org or call The Children's Council at (828) 262-5424.
Moms for Moms - *location changing to the Unitarian Universalist Church - sanctuary space starting on Thursday, March 12th*. Moms for Moms meets every Thursday from 9:00-10:30 AM at The Unitarian Universalist sanctuary space. Childcare is available for babies and older siblings in the downstairs of the Children's Playhouse, directly next to where groups meet.
We do request pre-registration to attend group for childcare. For more information and/or to pre-register, contact Sophie Rudisill sophierudisill@thechildrenscouncil.org or call The Children's Council (828) 262-5424.
Planeta De Mamas -- This group is for Latino parents seeking support, learning, helping and celebrating being a mom in an easy and fun way. Free childcare and free meal while we meet and have fun! Meets on Tuesday from 12:30 -- 2pm.
For more information you may contact the facilitator Tana Brophy at tana@thechildrenscouncil.org or call The Children's Council at (828) 262-5424.
Circle of Parents -- This group is for any parent seeking support. Free childcare while we meet and have fun! Meets on Wednesday mornings at Crosspoint Church from 9:30-11:00am for fun and self-care. They also meet on Tuesdays at Deerfield Methodist Church from 5:30-7:00pm for free yoga for parents. Meals will also be served for free at each meeting.
For more information you may contact the facilitator Shawna Duval at shawna@thechildrenscouncil.org or call The Children's Council at (828) 262-5424.
Moms for Moms - *location changing to the Unitarian Universalist Church - sanctuary space starting on Thursday, March 12th*. Moms for Moms meets every Thursday from 9:00-10:30 AM at The Unitarian Universalist sanctuary space. Childcare is available for babies and older siblings in the downstairs of the Children's Playhouse, directly next to where groups meet.
We do request pre-registration to attend group for childcare. For more information and/or to pre-register, contact Sophie Rudisill sophierudisill@thechildrenscouncil.org or call The Children's Council (828) 262-5424.