FREE Parent Training Classes for Families with Toddlers and Preschoolers
Sep 28, 2011
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FREE Parent Training Classes for Families with Toddlers and Preschoolers
Woodfords Family Services is offering FREE parent training classes for families with toddlers or preschool aged children who are “at risk” of, or show signs of, increased behavioral or mental health issues—frequent biting, hitting, aggression; self-injury; elopement; property destruction; screaming, yelling tantrums; at risk for being expelled from day care or preschool for challenging behaviors.
The Incredible Years is an evidence-based program designed to strengthen parenting skills and promote children’s optimal social, emotional, physical and academic development. Trainings will be held at the Westbrook office from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. and begin on Tuesday, October 25 for preschool parents and Wednesday, October 26 for toddler parents. The preschool program runs for 18 weeks, the toddler program for 13.
Benefits of Training
- Increased social and emotional language for children
- Decreased aggressive behavior and related conduct problems—non-compliance, peer bullying and rejection, lying
- Increased positive family communication and problem solving through deeper knowledge of limit setting, discipline and positive communication
- Increased parent self-confidence
Supports for Parents to Attend
We encourage the participation of both parents, when two are present, in a family. The program provides significant supports and incentives for enrollment.
- Child care stipend of $30 per session provided weekly
- Travel reimbursement of .44 per mile, up to $40 for the 18-week session and $25 for the 13-week session, provided on completion of program
- Free refreshments
- Free resource materials that can be retained after the session
- Free evidence-based training conducted by Woodfords’ professional, licensed/certified staff
- Home visits, weekly check in and individualized training
- Collaboration with referral resources
Pre-registration is required. Space is limited. To register, or for more information, call 878-9663, x 4204, or email crobert@woodfords.org.