Parenting Classes
Parenting Classes: “Parenting With Love and Logic®” and "Good Inside"
Parents, do you find yourself...
-dreading morning, mealtime and bedtime routines?
-getting drawn into arguments?
-bribing kids to do chores and behave?
-constantly playing referee?
-feeling like you must yell to be heard?
Check out a Families First Parenting Class!
*Parenting sessions offered for groups.
*Online Registration at the bottom of the page*
Meet and Eat Class: Tuesdays
*January 20, 27, February 10, 17, 24, March 10, 24, 31
-Pella Public Library Meeting Room
-12-1pm (timeframe is flexible-come and go as needed!)
-Free childcare at Second Reformed Church (please contact Allison at familiesfirst94@gmail.com to register-space limited)
-Free Subway lunch (sandwich, chips, cookie, water) for adults
-Registration required
*Class, childcare, and meal offered at no cost to attendees thanks to our generous donors!
Enjoy a meal, some laughs, and learn some new parenting techniques to make parenting more fun and enjoyable and less stressful and chaotic! Love and Logic is a research-based approach, and the authors have over 45 years of experience. Their practical tools and techniques are intended for parents to be able to apply immediately to a wide range of issues. This class is intended for parents and caregivers of children of all ages.
Evening Class: Thursdays
-"Good Inside" Parenting
-January 22, 29, Februrary 5, 12, 19, 26
-Location: Little Dutch Academy
-5:30-7:45pm
-Class, childcare and meal offered at no cost. Registration required.
"Good Inside" is a book written by Dr. Becky Kennedy, a clinical psychologist named the "The Millennial Parenting Whisperer" by Time Magazine. Her book was a #1 bestseller on the New York Times list, and she has amassed over 1.7 million followers on Instagram. The Good Inside philosophy teaches us to be sturdy leaders and set boundaries while maintaining a connection with our kids. Join us on Thursdays to learn "actionable strategies that will help parents move from uncertainty and self-blame to confidence and sturdy leadership."
Topics:
Jan. 22 "Good Inside" Foundations
Jan. 29 Listening
Feb. 5 Rudeness
Feb. 12 Defiance
Feb. 19 Alternatives to Punishment
Feb. 26 Repair (Addressing tough parenting moments)
One-Time Classes
*Take a one-time class and learn a little more about specific topics, or get a "snapshot" of the parenting curriculums we use in our classes.
-Class, meal and childcare offered at no cost to attendees, thanks to our generous donors!
-5:30-7:30pm
-Registration required
Classes: (Tuesdays)
-Winter Dates TBD
Online Classes
*Zoom in from the comfort of your home!
-Sundays, 8:30pm
-"Good Inside" topics
-No cost to attend
-Email Allison to register: familiesfirst94@gmail.com
Classes:
-Winter Dates TBD
Register below or contact Allison at familiesfirst94@gmail.com
Registration
Please register online. Contact Allison at familiesfirst94@gmail.com or 641-780-5741 with questions.
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Contact Allison at 641-780-5741 or familiesfirst94@gmail.com.