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. To view a brochure onThe Parenting Way© click here.
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.
SPRING SESSION 2010
Session I: The Parenting Way…To Discipline Without Harm
Des Moines
Tuesdays, 6:00-8:00pm Feb. 22nd, Mar. 2nd, 9th, 16th
Class #1 Agency Programs – Parents Anonymous®, The Parenting Way©, Parents as Teachers, Teen Focus Workshops, Parent and Youth Leadership, Stork’s & Family Nest
Class #2 Discipline Without Harm
Class #3 Assertive & Effective Discipline
Class #4 Behavior Management Toolbox
Session II: The Parenting Way… To Communicate & Problem Solve
Des Moines
Tuesdays, 6:00-8:00pm Mar. 23rd & 30th
Class #1 Basic Communication Tips
Class #2 Basic Problem Solving Tips
Session III: The Parenting Way…To Nurture Ourselves & Our Children
Des Moines
Tuesdays, 6:00-8:00pm Apr. 6th, 13th, 20th
Class #1 Identifying your stressors
Class #2 Identifying your strengths
Class #3 Unconditional Love & Bonding
Session IV: The Parenting Way…To Ask for Help & Seek Support
Des Moines
Tuesdays, 6:00-8:00pm Apr. 27th
Class #1 Children’s Support Systems & Family Resources
SPRING SESSION 2010
Session I: The Parenting Way…To Discipline Without Harm
Des Moines
Thursdays, 12:30-2:30pm Mar. 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th
Winterset
Thursdays, 9.00-11:00am Apr. 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd
Class #1 Agency Programs – Parents Anonymous®, The Parenting Way©, Parents as Teachers, Teen Focus Workshops, Parent and Youth Leadership, Stork’s & Family Nest
Class #2 Discipline Without Harm
Class #3 Behavior Management Toolbox
Class #4 Assertive & Effective Discipline
Session II: The Parenting Way… To Communicate & Problem Solve
Des Moines
Thursdays, 12:30-2:30pm Apr. 1st & 8th
Winterset
Thursdays, 9:00-11:00am Apr. 29th & May 6th
Class #1 Basic Communication Tips
Class #2 Basic Problem Solving Tips
Session III: The Parenting Way…To Nurture Ourselves & Our Children
Des Moines
Thursdays, 12:30-2:30pm Apr. 15th, 22nd, 29th
Winterset
Thursdays, 9:00-11:00am May 16th, 20th, 27th
Class #1 Identifying your stressors
Class #2 Identifying your strengths
Class #3 Unconditional Love & Bonding
Session IV: The Parenting Way…To Ask for Help & Seek Support
Des Moines
Thursdays, 12:30-2:30pm May 6th
Winterset
Thursdays, 9:00-11:00am June 3rd
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 2160
West Des Moines, IA 50265
Email: info@familydirectionsiowa.org
Instructors: Wendy Ryan - Morning Classes
Jodi Scott - Evening Classes
The Parenting Way© for Parents in Recovery
Courses are currently offered in the Des Moines area and are open to any Iowa
resident working with an ATR Case Management Agency. View More Information Here!
For more information please call 515-255-9490 or email info@familydirectionsiowa.org
