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Parent Education Classes and Support Groups
“One of the myths that our society clings to is that being an effective parent comes naturally.”
Dr. Michael Popkin, author of Active Parenting Programs
Why do I need parenting education?
- Strengthen Parent-Child Communication
- Strengthen Parent- School Partnerships
- Prevent Substance Abuse
- Learn Techniques for Positive Influences
- Create Positive Impact on Behaviors
- Network with Other Parents
The Upper Room offers various levels of parenting education.
Active Parenting of Teens
A survival course for parents of preteen and teens!
- Have open and honest talks with your teen.
- Understand the goals of behavior.
- Reduce stress by setting limits and boundaries.
- Solve problems together.
- Help your teen build courage and inner strength.
- Build your teens sense of responsibility.
- Learn how to influence and NOT control your teen.
*$40 fee - No childcare available
Active Parenting of 5-12 Year Olds
Even under the best of circumstances, parenting can be a real challenge today. While we don’t pretend to have all of the answers, we do have sound and practical information about parenting that we would like to 
share with you.
More tools for your “parenting toolbox” on how to handle situations with your child.
*$40 fee - No childcare available
1,2,3,4 Parents! Workshop
Understanding the challenges of being a Mom or Dad!
Discipline methods that work
- How to prevent tantrums
- How to make rules your child will follow
- Routines that make life easier
- Ways to childproof your home
- Great ways to care for yourself!
$30 Fee – No childcare available.
1-2-3 Magic: Easy-To-Learn and Effective Parenting Solutions from Dr. Thomas Phelan. A simple yet powerful approach to disciplining your child. Kids are just kids! In addition to being delightful, charming and affectionate, children can also present their parents with a steady diet of difficult behavior: For this reason, we are offering solutions!
*$30 fee per person - No childcare available.
All Active Parenting classes are held at The Upper Room. Registration is limited so please CALL NOW to reserve your space! Contact Brenda Guggisberg , 437-8477 x18.
Complete this Registration Form.
Certificate of completion provided at the end of course
* Payment plans as low as $5 per week with registration and deposit at least three weeks in advance.
We accept cash, check, Master Card, Visa and Paypal.