Family Network of East Texas

Overview of Practical Parenting Skills 101 

Practical Parenting Skills 101 is a primary prevention program based on the idea that the most effective way to strengthen families is to assist today’s parents in their effort to rear self-confident, responsible, and mentally healthy children.  As parents acquire new skills, these children will be given the tools to function to the best of their abilities in their personal lives, their educational experiences, and in today’s complex society.  In addition this program is designed to provide parents with a supportive network in their roles of parenting.

Practical Parenting Skills 101 is not a how-to parenting kit.  It is a positive program that provides parents with fundamental parenting information in a supportive, interactive group setting.  Covering family systems, discipline, self-esteem, communication, and other essential topics, the program curriculum is flexible and can be used to address the changing needs of adults and children as they mature and experience the different stages of the parent/child relationship.

Parent education classes

Class series will target specific age groups of children or the special needs of the groups such as single parents, stepparents, parents of children with special needs, and clients involved in abuse and neglect cases with Child Protective Services.

The focus of all classes must be on interaction and processing, with the group setting the agenda for the series.

Who may attend?

Any interested parent is invited to attend.  Parents involved in a motion to modify, or other suits involving the parent/child relationships may be required by the court or the sponsoring agency to attend.

When are the classes held?

The classes are generally six to eight weeks in duration with classes lasting one and a half hours per week.

Who facilitates the classes?

Individuals who have been trained using the Practical Parenting Skills 101 Curriculum will lead the sessions.  These individuals have been certified as Parent Educators.

What information will be covered?

The series will focus on issues such as:

*Understanding Your Role as a Parent

*Developing trust within Families

*Communicating within the Family

*Building Self-Esteem within the Family

*Understanding Parenting and Power

*Dealing with Stress

*Effective Discipline Techniques

*Dealing with Anger

Will I receive a certificate of completion?

All participants who complete the six or eight week course will receive a certificate of completion.

What is the cost?             

Fees are $25.00 per person, per session and are payable by check, cash or money order ahead of time.  Fees paid by sponsoring agencies may be billed after formal arrangements have been made. 

How do I register?

You may call (936)560-6397 or (936)554-3307 between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.   Monday through Friday.