Responsive Parenting Training and Class Information

Parenting training for parents and caregivers of children birth to age 3 is available in two formats: Responsive Parenting and Understanding Me Up to Age Three.  During each of these series, parents will learn about topics such as social-emotional growth, early brain development, safety, temperament and guidance.  Instructors have been specially trained in infant-toddler caregiving. Both series are available in different locations throughout the state and are free.

Responsive Parenting Series

Responsive Parenting is a six-week class series for parents with children ages birth to three years old and can increase the enjoyment and satisfaction of parenting young children.

The six-week series includes:

• The Parent CHILD Relationship
• Your Unique Child - Temperament
• Responding to Your Child's Needs
• How and What Your Child Learns
• Parenting is Stressful and Growing Up is Stressful
• Encouraging Your Child

Understanding Me Up to Age 3 Series

The Understanding Me Up to Age 3 is a four-week class series that helps parents to understand the world from a child’s perspective in order to respond in ways that encourage and enhance a child’s development.

The four-week series includes:

• Why I Do What I Do
• Keep Me Safe
• How I Learn
• Help Me Manage My Feelings

Additional information on how to enroll in a parenting class:

• Contact your Regional Early Childhood Enrichment Office
• View the Responsive Parenting Class Schedule.