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4121 Cox Road, Suite 101, Glen Allen, VA 23060 Phone: 804.545.1272
Commonwealth Parenting offers skills-based parent education programs designed to enhance specific parenting behaviors that have a direct impact on children. The parent education programs address: developing and practicing positive discipline techniques; learning how to model age-appropriate social/emotional behaviors; promoting interaction between parents and children through positive play; and locating and accessing community services and supports. Programs are delivered during convenient hours for working parents, offer refreshments and handouts with specific techniques to try at home. The type of services include:
• Parenting Workshops – A Commonwealth Parenting family educator leads an instructional session on a specific topic, such as infant care (“Welcome Baby Home”), aggressive behavior (“Fighters, Biters, Pushers and Smushers”), child development (“Is This Normal??”) or other related topics. Methods of teaching include role play, interactive dialogue, and Q & A.
• “On the spot” Consultations at childcare centers and preschools – A Commonwealth Parenting family educator is stationed in an easily accessed location before and during child pickup time. A table is supplied with informational handouts, ideas for skill development and promotional materials. The family educator is available for brief questions (around 10 minutes per question) that may include, sleeping challenges, behavioral issues, discipline questions, or developmental inquiries.
• One-on-one Parenting Consultations – A Commonwealth Parenting family educator meets privately with a parent or caregiver to give targeted advice on a troubling issue or chronic concern. Child observations may take place to supplement parenting guidance.
• Large Group Lectures – A Commonwealth Parenting family educator leads an instructional session in a large group format that may focus on a more general parenting topic, such as communication (“What You Say and How You Say It”), gender differences (“It’s All About Boys”), or personalities (“Understanding Temperament”). Methods of teaching include lecture, discussion and Q & A.
• A Free Parenting Advice Line
• Childcare Staff Training – A Commonwealth Parenting family educator leads an instructional session for the training and guidance of child care providers, focusing on specific topics relating to early child development and readiness skills.
103 E Grace Street, Richmond, VA 23219 Phone: 804.257.7226
FAM is a
diverse group of parents and parenting education professionals working
together to ensure that parents in the Richmond community have access to
the resources they need to raise happy, healthy families. Children
are a gift. But they don't come with instructions. FAM was
created to help parents deal with whatever challenges come their way, no
matter how big or small. Because when a family has the support it
needs, families are magic.
• Workshops are provided
on a variety of topics such as parenting under stress, positive
discipline, effective communication in your family, understanding your
child's temperament, and how to be a nurturing parent. Many other
topics are also available. There is no fee required but FAM does
accept donations to offset the cost of their services. Workshops
can be offered at our office, child care settings, schools, faith
centers and/or other appropriate venues.
• Parenting
Resources - a comprehensive listing of resources is available on
line at
www.FAMrichmond.org.
• 800-CHILDREN (800-244-5373) is
a toll-free helpline staffed by real people who can give you on-the-spot
information about parenting resources.
• Circle of Parents Group -
sometimes it helps to meet other parents dealing with the same issues
you are - from toilet training to teens expressing their independence.
There is no fee for this group.
5403 Monument Avenue, Richmond, VA 23226 Phone: 804.285.6500
The Weinstein JCC offers a variety of parenting classes. Families are not required to be members to take advantage of classes. Visit the website for more details and current schedules.
Children-R-First is a consulting company that caters to the needs of the early childhood community here in Richmond. They specialize in school readiness workshops for parents and teachers. They also provide tutoring for children ages 3-5.
P.O. Box 2043, Mechanicsville, Virginia, 23116 Phone: 804.393.0110
Jordan’s Quest is a pro-active parenting program dedicated to working with parents of children 0 to 18 years of age. We teach parents how to be more pro-active in their parenting and less reactive when challenges arise.
• Co-Parenting Classes offered to parents seeking custody, child support, visitation rights when a divorce or separation occurs…WE ARE MOBILE AND CAN COME TO YOUR HOME.
• Staff In-Service Trainings for child care providers
• Literacy Workshop/Program for parent groups
• Parent Chats With Ms. Chanie…Opportunity for parents to ask parenting questions while shopping or checking out a book at the Library.
• Parent Education Displays: We’ll come out to your “Open House Event”, “Resource Fair” or “Community Day Event” and display FREE parent resource information and service provider contacts.
