Parenting young children is hard. Why not take advantage of these classes offered by NRV Cares.
Parenting Young Children
Parenting Young Children utilizes the Systematic Training for Effective Parenting (STEP) curriculum for parents/caregivers of children ages birth through six years old. An eight week course, STEP teaches:
- parents/caregivers about different parenting strategies and which will be most effective in influencing our children in a positive direction
- how to discipline with both firmness and kindness
- how to communicate effectively with children (and others)
- how to gain cooperation from our children
- ways to build our children’s and our own self-esteem through the process of encouragement
- much more!
NRV CARES is currently providing this class online via Zoom and class materials are FREE to all participants.
Registration is required. Please call/text Keli Lichty, Education Program Director, at (540) 494-0835 or email at keli@nrvcares.org
Circle of Parents
Circle of Parents® is a parent-led and professionally facilitated parent support group program that gives parents the opportunity to share in each other’s challenges and successes while developing a network of support. Participants learn how to advocate for their children and how to parent in a positive way. Circle of Parents® groups meet weekly, are free of charge, and foster an open exchange of ideas, support, information and resources.
The Circle of Parents® model includes a structured children’s program which emphasizes the importance of working with the family as a “whole” and reinforcing family support principles. Children’s programs provide a safe and supportive environment for children while their parents are participating in their group meetings. Children are given the opportunity to develop self-esteem, social skills, learn safe and healthy ways to handle feelings, as well as problem-solving and conflict resolution techniques. Children’s groups also help children and parents establish trust and positive interactions with each other.
Circle of Parents® is for parents/caregivers of children of any age (birth - 18), is taking place via Zoom, and is free of charge!
Please call/text Keli to register at (540) 494-0835 or email at keli@nrvcares.org
Parenting Through Separation & Divorce
The Parenting Through Separation and Divorce class helps separating or divorcing parents who have children under the age of nineteen support a child’s emotional well being during or after a transition from one home to two homes.
The course is four hours in length and costs $50, payable in advance. It is currently being offered via Zoom and occur monthly.
Registration is required. For more information, please call or text Keli at 540.494.0835 or email at keli@nrvcares.org
Parenting Workshops
Available to any group interested in single session parenting presentations based on the Systematic Training for Effective Parenting (STEP) curriculum. For more information, please call (540) 381-8310.
