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Parent Education

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The Parent Education program provides prevention-focused parenting and family education opportunities for parents, families, professionals and the community.

All of our upcoming courses and events can be found on our "Upcoming Courses & Events" page. Click the event title for more details about each course offering or event.

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COURSES

PARENTS FOREVER

Parents Forever is a family transition program for parents as they continue to parent together through a divorce or separation, parents who are divorced and experiencing challenges with co-parenting, and for never-married parents when they decide to parent apart.

PARENT CAFÉS

Parent Cafés are uplifting opportunities for parents and caregivers to talk about the challenges and joys of raising children. Through informal discussion, participants consider their strengths, learn about factors that promote well-being, and create strategies to help strengthen their families.  

NURTURING FAMILIES PROGRAM

North Dakota Nurturing Families Program™ (NFP) is a family-based parenting education program that help families establish a nurturing way of life and develop healthier, stronger relationships.  Parents and children attend together so that all family members can benefit.  Nurturing Families classes are sponsored by the North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services and are offered at NO COST to families throughout North Dakota. Scroll down for a list of Program Locations & Registration Info.

Upcoming Courses & Events

Active Parenting: Ages 5-12

AgCountry - 4530 32nd Ave S Grand Forks, ND
This comprehensive program will help you raise responsible, cooperative children who can resist negative peer pressure and become more independent as they grow older. Learn to defuse power struggles so you can stop scolding and start…

The Anxious Generation Book Study - Lunch & Learn

Online
The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt argues that the spread of smartphones, social media and overprotective parenting have led to a "rewiring" of childhood and a rise in mental illness. Haidt calls readers to action to change the way…

Nurturing Fathers Program

Online
Learn parenting and nurturing skills together with other men in a group facilitated by experience male facilitators. Each class provides proven, effective skills for healthy family relationships and child development.

Active Parenting First Five Years

Trinity Lutheran Church - 607 Whinery St, Binford, ND
A child’s first five years are the foundation for a lifetime of loving and learning. Join this video-based discussion to learn about ages and stages, the importance of nurturing young children, choosing positive discipline strategies and…

Beyond the Bed: Practical Strategies for Pediatric Bed Wetting and Incontinence

Online
Participants will understand the various physical, developmental, and psychological factors that contribute to bed wetting in pediatric populations. Explore evidence-based strategies for managing pediatric bed wetting and incontinence:…

Baby Signs Infant Sign Language for Childcare Providers

Online
Learn how to incorporate signing into any childcare setting. Research has shown the use of sign language with hearing children can: help reduce tears and tantrums; make learning to talk easier; boost self-esteem and self-confidence;…

Nurtured Heart Approach®

Online
The Nurtured Heart Approach has been proven to create greatness in even the most intense children - very quickly and in inspiring and lasting ways. You will leave this class with a powerful set of skills you can use immediately to help…

Circle of Security®

Online
This parenting program is based on decades of research about how secure parent-child relationships can be supported and strengthened. Parents and caregivers will learn to read emotional needs, support children’s ability to manage emotions…

Positive Discipline

Bismarck Veterans Memorial Library - 515 N 5th St Bismarck, ND
This interactive class offers discussion and practical activities that will help you discover what children are really thinking, feeling and deciding based on your parenting methods. Discover how using firmness and kindness increases…

Stable Connections: Horses and Families Together

NDSU Equine Center - 5140 19th Ave N Fargo, ND 58102
Do your children love horses? Join us for a fun and educational family event at the NDSU Equestrian Center! Enjoy a mix of parent-child activities and separate sessions designed for both parents and children, ages 5 and older. While…
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