St. Cloud Area School District 742 Community Education

You're not alone. Sometimes it's hard to tell what your child needs, what her behaviors mean and if you're doing right by him. Imagine what it might feel like if you could make sense of what your child is asking from you. This class is an opportunity to join other parents just like you, where you'll learn to strengthen your relationship with your child, be present with your child during the best and toughest times, recognize your child's needs and make sense of his or her behavior and meet your child's needs by being bigger, stronger, wiser and kind

Join us to learn what respectful parenting offers. The class covers basic parenting topics such as caring activities, freedom of movement, play environment, feelings & building relationships. This class is for caregivers of pre-birth to 3 years old.

"How to Talk So Little Kids Will Listen" by Joanna Faber and Julie King. For parents & caregivers of children ages two to four years old. Looking for some support as a parent? This class for parents only is designed for just that. There will be discussions based on common parenting issues and will be led by a licensed Parent Educator. The book for this class can be found online in paperback, audio book or Kindle purchased at your own expense. Reading along with this class is encouraged but not required. Topics from the book include handling emotions, cooperation, resolving conflicts, praise and appreciation and more. Ideas for parenting tools, tips and support will be shared and discussed.

Looking for a connection with other parents of small children? The parenting journey brings joys and challenges. Give yourself a window of time to share your experiences. This class is offered to parents of 2, 3 & 4 year olds. Weekly sessions will include discussing topics to support parents in: Developmental stages for your child How to strengthen your Parent Child relationship Positive discipline strategies Parent concerns Come join in the discussion and gain some parenting support and ideas from other parents and a licensed Parent Educator.