Research conducted by Zero to Three (2016), found that parents need and want information and support. Eighty percent of parents work to be better parents, and 69 percent of parents say if they knew more parenting strategies, they would use them. Despite this motivation, however, almost half of parents say they aren’t getting the support they need during times of stress.
The Science of Parenting team from Iowa State University has scheduled online workshops to help parents learn strategies to use.
The four workshops being offered in May are Understanding Research and Reality, Understanding Temperament, Children’s Ages and Parenting Stages, and Positive Discipline. These workshops all focus on the objective of sharing research-based information that fits each family’s own reality.
Understanding Research and Reality: Tuesday, May 7 (12-1 p.m. or 8-9 p.m.)
In the first workshop, participants will learn how to connect what research is telling us about parenting to our everyday lives. This workshop is approved for foster parent credit hours.
Understanding Temperament: Tuesday, May 14 (12-1 p.m. or 8-9 p.m.)
The second workshop is all about temperament – or the unique traits we all have and how to navigate them!
Children’s Ages and Parenting Stages: Tuesday, May 21 (12-1 p.m. or 8-9 p.m.)
The third program helps parents and caregivers better understand child development.
Positive Discipline: Tuesday, May 28 (12-1 p.m. or 8-9 p.m.)
The fourth workshop addresses the common question of “How do I practice positive discipline and manage my child’s behavior?” This workshop is approved for foster parent credit hours.
These workshops are free for participants, but you are asked to register ahead of time at www.scienceofparenting.org for each workshop you plan to attend to receive the class link and materials.