800 East Dakota
Pierre, South Dakota 57501
Phone: 605-224-3189 Fax: 605-224-8339

Our Mission

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

Pregnancy & Childbirth Class

Breastfeeding Class

Sibling Readiness Class

Programs for Teens

Common Sense Parenting

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Common Sense Parenting

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.

Childcare assistance is available, ask about this when calling to register.  A light meal will be provided each night at class.