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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
Online
"What Happened to You?" by Oprah Winfrey and Dr. Bruce Perry is a book that explores the profound impact of childhood trauma on brain development, behavior, and overall health, delving into the science behind how adverse experiences can…
Carlson Library - 2801 32nd Ave S, Fargo, ND
This class helps the parenting journey with tips and strategies that support the importance of raising responsible children. Discussing appropriate parental control, appropriate consequences for behaviors, setting enforceable limits,…
Online
Parents can help children develop a Yes Brain, which produces four key characteristics: Balance, Resilience, Insight and Empathy.
Church of the Nazarene - 520 1st Ave SE LaMoure, ND 58458
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…
Edgewood (Parkwood) Senior Housing - 749 S 30th St Grand Forks, ND 58201
NDSU Extension is partnering with Home Therapy Solutions to teach parents and caregivers about connecting with their babies through infant massage and share information about postpartum health care! Infant massage is a great way to bond…
Online
Conscious Discipline is a proven, comprehensive approach that helps parents and professionals develop skills that create a safe, connected, problem-solving environment for families and children. 
Online
Learn to use the Circle of Security to see the need – see through the behavior. Recognize when/how to be your child’s secure base. Learn to follow your child’s needs, when possible, take charge when necessary. Objectives of the course…
Online
Children want authentic, positive connection with the adults in their lives. Traditional approaches to dealing with challenging behaviors can easily make situations worse. When we focus our energy more on negative behaviors than on…
Divide County Courthouse Conference Room 200 N Main St #13, Crosby, ND 58730
This interactive intro class offers discussion and practical activities that will help you discover what children are really thinking, feeling and deciding based on your parenting methods. Learn how effective communication, problem solving…
Online
Children want authentic, positive connection with the adults in their lives. Traditional approaches to dealing with challenging behaviors can easily make situations worse. When we focus our energy more on negative behaviors than on…
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