Parenting Support
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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! Contact us to find out more information about these programs: [email protected]
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Incredible Years Parenting Classes
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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. Contact us to find out when the next class is starting! [email protected].
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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 email [email protected].
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 email [email protected].
Parents as Teachers
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Parents as Teachers (PAT) is a parent education and family support program serving families throughout pregnancy until the age of 5. Parents are supported by PAT certified Parent Educators trained to translate scientific information on early brain development into specific when, what, how and why advice for families by understanding what to expect during each stage of development parents can easily capture the teachable moments in everyday life to enhance their child’s language development, intellectual development, intellectual growth, social development, and motor skills. For more information contact us at [email protected] or click here.
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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! We all need the support of our community to be better parents! For more information contact our Family Services Coordinator using [email protected]. Please give us a call to find out about which group might be best for you!
Postpartum Distress Support
Circle of Parents Postpartum Distress Support is a support group for new mothers and birth parents experiencing any symptoms on the spectrum of postpartum distress. We offer a nonjudgmental, supportive environment for you to share your experience with others who are going through similar challenges. This group is open to biological and adoptive mothers and trans and gender non-conforming birth parents. Circle of Parents: Postpartum Distress Support meets in person at Boone Unitarian Universalist Fellowship every Wednesday from 11:30-12:30 PM. The group is free, but we do request registration. Childcare and lunch are provided. For more information and/or to register, please contact us by email ([email protected]) or call The Children's Council (828) 262-5424.
Babes on Blankets
Babes on Blankets is a Circle of Parents weekly support group for parents of children ages 0-4 years (childcare available). At Babes on Blankets, you can connect with other parents who are experiencing similar challenges, concerns and questions about their little one. Each week, parents will be able to share and discuss their current concerns and joys, and also learn about one of many parenting topics focused on the first year of life and beyond. Bring a friend and meet some new ones too. Meets weekly on Mondays from 10:30 am - 12 pm at the Children's Playhouse. For more information and/or to register, please contact Allison Rollans at [email protected] or call The Children's Council at (828) 262-5424.
Elevated Dads
This weekly Dad meet-up is an opportunity for fathers to gather and hang out with other male caregivers. The purpose is to share thoughts, questions, and concerns while building their community. This Circle of Parents group will meet weekly and offer free childcare and a meal!
The group is held on site at the Children's Council on Thursday evenings from 5:30-7:15PM. Email us at [email protected] for more information.
Hablemos Chicas!
This weekly support group is an opportunity for Latinx moms to gather and connect with other moms in the Spanish-Speaking community. The purpose of this group is to share thoughts, questions and concerns about parenting while networking and building community. Meets Wednesdays 6-7:30pm at the Children's Council.
Postpartum Distress Support
Circle of Parents Postpartum Distress Support is a support group for new mothers and birth parents experiencing any symptoms on the spectrum of postpartum distress. We offer a nonjudgmental, supportive environment for you to share your experience with others who are going through similar challenges. This group is open to biological and adoptive mothers and trans and gender non-conforming birth parents. Circle of Parents: Postpartum Distress Support meets in person at Boone Unitarian Universalist Fellowship every Wednesday from 11:30-12:30 PM. The group is free, but we do request registration. Childcare and lunch are provided. For more information and/or to register, please contact us by email ([email protected]) or call The Children's Council (828) 262-5424.
Babes on Blankets
Babes on Blankets is a Circle of Parents weekly support group for parents of children ages 0-4 years (childcare available). At Babes on Blankets, you can connect with other parents who are experiencing similar challenges, concerns and questions about their little one. Each week, parents will be able to share and discuss their current concerns and joys, and also learn about one of many parenting topics focused on the first year of life and beyond. Bring a friend and meet some new ones too. Meets weekly on Mondays from 10:30 am - 12 pm at the Children's Playhouse. For more information and/or to register, please contact Allison Rollans at [email protected] or call The Children's Council at (828) 262-5424.
Elevated Dads
This weekly Dad meet-up is an opportunity for fathers to gather and hang out with other male caregivers. The purpose is to share thoughts, questions, and concerns while building their community. This Circle of Parents group will meet weekly and offer free childcare and a meal!
The group is held on site at the Children's Council on Thursday evenings from 5:30-7:15PM. Email us at [email protected] for more information.
Hablemos Chicas!
This weekly support group is an opportunity for Latinx moms to gather and connect with other moms in the Spanish-Speaking community. The purpose of this group is to share thoughts, questions and concerns about parenting while networking and building community. Meets Wednesdays 6-7:30pm at the Children's Council.