The Parenting Way©

The Parenting Way© is a structured ten-week parenting skills course developed and trademarked by Family Directions of Iowa. The Parenting Way© curriculum addresses the importance of early childhood initiatives and seeks to change parents’ knowledge of child development, attitudes toward parenting, and their view of themselves as the most important first step toward enhancing the parent-child relationship. 

Read the success story of one parent here.

Classes are ongoing and revolving. Parents may register at any time, but must complete each session. Parents earn a certificate for each completed session and Special Certificate for completing the entire course.  Parents are also asked to enroll in a Parents Anonymous® group when they sign up for a class.  Class pre-registration is required.  To register, call 515.255.9490 or e-mail info@familydirectionsiowa.org.

Fall 2008 Schedule

Session I: The Parenting Way…To Discipline Without Harm

Thursdays, 12:30-2:30pm  

Tuesdays, 6:00-8:00pm      

Class #1 Agency Programs – Parents Anonymous, The Parenting Way, Parents as Teachers

Class #2 Discipline Without Harm

Class #3 Behavior Management Toolbox

Class #4 Assertive & Effective Discipline

Session II: The Parenting Way… To Communicate & Problem Solve

Thursdays, 12:30-2:30pm     September 11th, 18th

Tuesdays, 6:00-8:00pm          September 9th, 16th

Class #1 Basic Communication Tips

Class #2 Basic Problem Solving Tips

Session III: The Parenting Way…To Nurture Ourselves & Our Children

Thursdays, 12:30-2:30pm      September 25th, October 2nd, 9th

Tuesdays, 6:00-8:00pm           September 23rd, 30th, October 7th

Class #1 Unconditional Love & Bonding

Class #2 Identifying your strengths

Class #3 Identifying your stressors

Session IV: The Parenting Way…To Ask for Help & Seek Support

Thursdays, 12:30-2:30pm       October 16th

Tuesdays, 6:00-8:00pm            October 14th

Class #1 Children’s Support Systems & Family Resources

Classes are ongoing and revolving. Parents may register at any time, but must complete each session. Parents earn a Certificate for each completed session and Special Certificate for completing the entire course.  Registration required.

Contact:  Family Directions of Iowa, Inc.

(515) 255-9490 or (515) 223-5614 En Espanola

1211 Vine Street Suite 2224

West Des Moines, IA 50265

Email: info@familydirectionsiowa.org

Instructors: Wendy Ryan - Morning Classes

Jodi Scott - Evening Classes