Our Mission:
We build relationships with parents and caregivers across northeastern Indiana to offer support, education, and resources to navigate daily family life.
Serving Allen, DeKalb, LaGrange, Noble, Steuben and Whitley Counties
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PARENTING CLASSES
Offered for FREE!
Nurturing Parenting Program
The Nurturing Parenting Program is designed to build nurturing parenting skills as an alternative to abusive and neglecting parenting practices.
A parent mentor provides coaching to help identify issues, address parenting challenges and roadblocks, using the Nurturing Parenting philosophy.
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This free training program is conducted in the convenience of your own home at a time best suited with your schedule. You will receive a certificate upon completion of the program.
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Lesson Topics
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Philosophy & Practices of Nurturing Parenting
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Ages & Stages of Growth for Infants/Toddlers
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Brain Development in Children & Teens/Domestic Violence
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Communicating with Respect
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Building Self-Worth in Children
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Understanding Feelings
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Family Morals, Values and Rules
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Praising Children and Their Behavior
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Alternatives to Spanking
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Dealing with Stress
Shaken Baby Syndrome Prevention
Shaken Baby Syndrome Training is instructed in a group setting for
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parents
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students
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service and community organizations
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Gain coping skills to keep babies safe
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Understand what SBS is and the injuries it causes
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Learn about babies developing muscles and brain
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Learn tips and techniques to calm crying babies
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Ways to deal with emotions and frustration in the moment of losing control.