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Building Families Parent Education Programs

Parent Education

Six group sessions  include curriculum Great Beginnings for Families or Positive  Solutions for Families.


In-Home Parent Education Visits

Curriculum  is adjusted to the needs of the family, 8-12 in-home visits are

completed with the family.

Continue to look and listen for parent education opportunities in your area.

Pay attention to your local radio or

newspaper. Ask your service provider what parent education opportunities

are being offered.
 

Purpose of Program

Services

To enhance positive parent-child interaction


 

Expected Results

· Participating families will improve or maintain healthy family functioning, problem solving and communication
· 
Participating families will increase or maintain     social supports
· 
Participating families will increase knowledge about child development and parenting
· 
Participating family will improve nurturing and  attachment between   parent(s) and child(ren)
 

Criteria for Families

Families participating in parent education groups and in-home services  must have a child age 0-5. Families who do not have children age 0-5  may also participate in  these services if funding is available. Funded by Empowerment age 0-5 and Prevent Child Abuse Iowa age 5-18 (funds will vary from county to county)

To utilize these programs and services please contact

Amy Muller

Parent Coordinator


Community Happenings -Asbury Church in Webster City
Asbury Methodist Church of Webster City is helping parents this summer by providing programming every Tuesday and Thursday from 10:00-11:30. This programming is for all children, not just those who attend the church. It is requested that those who do attend bring a package of cookies and package of juice boxes. If you have any questions or would like to register please contact Marnia at 515-832-5369 ext. 18.

Love and Logice Parent Traning held in Fort Dodge

BECOMING A LOVE AND LOGIC PARENT

 

A PARENT TRAINING PROGRAM DESIGNED BY THE

LOVE AND LOGIC INSTITUTE, INC.

PRESENTED IN 4 SESSIONS

 

Would you like to feel more confident as a parent?

Would you like to have more fun parenting?

Would you like to feel more relaxed at the end of the day?

     

  Answers to

    

    ♥  “How do I get them out of bed in time to                   ♥    “Is there a way to discipline my toddler

                          catch the school bus?”                                                     in public without creating a scene?”

       ♥   “How can I stop my  children from                            ♥     “How can I get my teenage daughter to

                        bickering and fighting?”                                                      come home at the agreed-upon time?”

       ♥   “How do I get my children to help with                     ♥     “How do I get him to stop spitting his

                     the chores without an argument?                “                                              peas and whining at dinner?:

 

And many other day-to-day frustrations.

 

This course in parenting is designed to give you practical skills

that can be used immediately.


Dates:         July 6,  July 20,  August 3,   August 17
Time:          6p.m. to 8p.m.
Location:    1200 3rd Avenue N.W., Suite 1,
                                 515-576-4156

Cost:           $30.00 per family
PLEASE CALL TO REGISTER BY
JUNE 28TH 2010
515-576-4156

Love and Logic Flyer
Growing Together
Growing Together Newsletter July 2010

In this issue of Growing Together learn the signs of stress for children,  what realistic expectations are for your child and how to tell your child about your expectations, how the use of encouragement can help with discipline, and don't forget the activity calendar!


Visit the Growing Together Newsletter Website at http://www.growingchild.com/GrowingTogether.html
Positive Solutions for Families in Spanish
Building Families will be offering a free Postive Solutions for Families parent group in Spanish starting July 14th. Chelsea Klaver will be facilitating the group in Spanish.

FREE CHILD CARE PROVIDED!

When: Wednesdays  July 14th - August 18th
Time:
6:00 to 7:30 PM  Food will be provided 6:00-6:30pm 
Where: All Cultures Equal (ACE)1440 2nd Street, Webster City, IA

To register contact Chelsea Klaver at 832-6451

 

 


 
Learn more about Building Families at our website http://www.buildingfamilies.net/home.html
This edition of Parent Pal was created and submitted by
Amy Muller
Building Families
Parent Coordinator
515-832-1791 ext 202
amuller@hamiltoncountymhsb.org


Ann Stewart, Executive Director
500 Fair Meadow Drive, Suite A
Webster City, Iowa 50595
515-832-1791
astewart@hamiltoncountymhsb.org