This program are for parents, grandparents or caregivers.  The skills learned can be used with any parenting style and with any single parent, two-parent, or multi-parent set of rules.


                                    Meaningful
topics covered:

  • Parents as Teachers          

  • Effective Praise

  • Teaching Self-Control

  • Staying Calm

  • Positive/Negative Consequences

Participants will learn how to:

  • Reduce family stress

  • Support success in school

  • Diminish yelling and fighting

  • Reduce problem behavior

  • Increase confidence

  • Enrich their relationships with their children

 Classes are held for six Tuesdays from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. at St. Mary's Healthcare Center.  The cost is $30.00 for all six nights.  The reference book is optional and costs $15.00.  Scholarships are available.

A light meal will be provided each night at class.

 

Class Dates Class Instructors
January 10, 17, 24, 31, February 7, 14, 2012
Lisa Blake
 March 6, 13, 20, 27, April 3, 10, 2012 Christine Christopherson
 May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, June 5, 2012 Rachel Menning
 June 26, July 3, 10, 17, 24,31, 2012 Gayle Stover
 August 21, 28 September 4, 11, 18, 25, 2012  
 October 16, 23, 30, November 6, 12, 20, 2012  
  

 

Growing Up Together is funded by state and local grants; the Capital Area United Way, fees for services, donations and fundraising events.

 

  

Our Mission

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Growing Up Together supports families by providing
quality prenatal and parenting education

 

  
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