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Commonwealth Parenting

Our professional Family Educators provide parents with supportive, up-to-date information and guidance to better understand and address today’s family issues. We serve over 5,000 families each year in the central Virginia area.

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Events

Happy in Two Homes (Parents of Children of All Ages) 6/25/13 6PM - 8PM 2013-06-25 18:00:00 2013-06-25 20:00:00

Hall and Hall, PLC 12090 West Broad Street Richmond , VA | View map

Many children transition between two homes when their parents are no longer together. Children do best in an atmosphere that provides...

How to Get Back In When Teens Shut You Out (Parents of Children 12-16 yrs) 6/27/13 6PM - 8PM 2013-06-27 18:00:00 2013-06-27 20:00:00

Commonwealth Parenting in the Continental Building 5206 Markel Rd, Ste 300
Richmond , VA | View map

There is nothing more frustrating for parents than when their teens won’t open up to them and talk about what is going on in their lives. ...

Understanding the Messages Behind Children's Behavior Ages 3-10 yrs 7/16/13 6:30PM - 8:30PM 2013-07-16 18:30:00 2013-07-16 20:30:00

Children's Musem of Richmond-Central 2626 West Broad Street
Richmond , VA | View map

Why do young children do the things they do? All of their behaviors are sending us messages. Let's talk about interpreting those messages...

And I Mean It!....How to Parent from a Place of Authority (Parents of Children 8-12 yrs) 7/25/13 6:30PM - 8:30PM 2013-07-25 18:30:00 2013-07-25 20:30:00

Children's Musem of Richmond-Central 2626 West Broad Street
Richmond , VA | View map

If you are tired of counting, negotiating, threatening and yelling to get your child to comply, this class is for you. Learn some simple,...

And I Mean It!...How to Parent from a Place of Authority (Parents of Children over 12 yrs) 7/29/13 12:30PM - 2PM 2013-07-29 12:30:00 2013-07-29 14:00:00

Commonwealth Parenting in the Continental Building 5206 Markel Rd, Ste 300
Richmond , VA | View map

If you are tired of counting, negotiating, threatening and yelling to get your child to comply, this class is for you. Learn some simple,...

Words that Work with Preschoolers Aged 2-4 yrs 6/6/13 6PM - 8PM

It's not just what you say, but how you say it that gets results. Learn more effective communication skills that will stop undesirable...

Parenting the High Maintenance Child (Parents of Children 5-11 yrs) 6/5/13 6:30PM - 8:30PM

Henrico | View Map

Some children seem to require more time and energy than others. If you find yourself exhausted by and impatient with your child, this class...

Establishing Rules, Boundaries and Consequences with Your Child (Parents of Children 13-16 yrs) 5/30/13 12:30PM - 1:30PM

Adolescence is a time defined by difficulty with boundaries and discipline for parents. Discuss effective means of setting rules,...

The Nature of Boys (Parents of boys birth- 9 years) 5/22/13 6:45PM - 8:45PM

This class is all about boys; how they think, what drives their behavior and how we can create environments for success at home and...

DadChat (All Dads of Children of all Ages) 5/21/13 7PM - 9PM

Richmond | View Map

Come talk to other dads on the topic of being a dad. Bring your questions and thoughts. The event, held at various restaurants around town,...

Living in a Scream Free Home (Parents of Children 5-11 yrs) 5/21/13 6PM - 8PM

Based on the best selling book Screamfree Parenting by Hal Runkel, the class teaches the principles of being a calm and connected parent...

Parenting an Anxious Child (Parents of Children 2-8 years) 5/20/13 6:30PM - 8:30PM

What causes anxiety even in young children? How can parents help children manage their anxious feelings? This class will explore the causes...

Beyond Time Out (Parents of Children 5-9 years) 5/16/13 6:30PM - 8:30PM

Summer is coming. Are you ready? The summer brings a whole new set of challenges as a parent. When kids lose the structure of a school-day...

From Lies and Fibs to Truth and Trust (Parents of Children 10-15 years) 5/14/13 6PM - 8PM

Does your child leave out important information when conversing with you? Are they more protective of their privacy? Are their “little...

Raising a Resilient Child (Parents of Children of All Ages) 4/30/13 6PM - 8PM

Learn how to give children the coping skills they need to bounce back from disappointment, learn from mistakes and develop a positive...

Making Sense of Preschool Meltdowns (Parents of Children 2-4 Years) 4/25/13 6PM - 8PM

Discuss some of the most common meltdowns parents of preschoolers experience. Understand why meltdowns happen and what triggers them. Get...

Beyond Time Out (Parents of Children 2-9 years) 4/24/13 6:30PM - 8:30PM

Henrico | View Map

Helping our kids learn to behave is one of our biggest challenges as parents. One of our primary roles with our children is to be a...

Parenting the ADD Child Ages 4-12 Years 4/17/13 6PM - 8PM

Spring means the joys of longer days and extra-curricular activities for your child. But some children begin to lose focus in school....

Teaching Feelings:Emotional Development of the Young Child Birth-5 Years 4/16/13 6:30PM - 8:30PM

Successful emotional development is an important part of child development and their ability to relate to others. Explore how children...

From Lies and Fibs to Truth and Trust (Parents of Children 10-15 years) 4/16/13 6PM - 8PM

Does your child leave out important information when conversing with you? Are they more protective of their privacy? Are their "little...

Living with the Tweener (Parents of Children 9-12 years) 4/15/13 6:30PM - 8:30PM

Get tips for handling the big issues facing parents of tweeners. Learn effective communication techniques. Understand how your parenting...

The Culture of Girls 9-16 years 4/11/13 12:30PM - 1:30PM

Raising daughters in today's world is a challenge. This class explores what is age appropriate behavior, the advanced technology such as...

Carrots, Stickers, M&Ms and Hugs: How to Motivate Your Kids and Not Feel Guilty (Parents of Children Birth-8 yrs) 3/21/13 9:30AM

Children need incentives in order to learn new things and to change their behavior. Any incentive, from a hug, ice cream or a new game...

Ready, Set, Play! (Parents/Caregivers of Children Birth to 5 yrs) 3/20/13 6:30PM - 8:30PM

Ever wonder what your child experiences during play? How can you provide children with the most constructive play experiences? How does...

"Cool" Ways to Respond to "Hot" Buttons (Parents of Children 4-9 yrs) 3/19/13 6:30PM - 8:30PM

What are the "hot" buttons in your household? Learn how to stay calm while dealing with arguing and defiance. Whether it is out and about,...

Challenging Behaviors, Creative Solutions (Parents of Children 2-5 yrs) 3/18/13 6:30PM - 8:30PM

Find out what to expect cognitively, socially and physically of preschoolers. Discuss the typical parenting challenges of this age group. ...

The Nature of Boys Birth to 9 yrs 3/14/13 6PM - 8PM

This class is all about boys: how they think, what drives their behavior and how to create an environment for success both at home and in...

Parenting the High Maintenance Child (Parents of Children 6-12 yrs) 3/13/13 6PM - 8PM

Some children seem to require more time and energy than others. If you find yourself exhausted by and impatient with your child, this is...

Establishing Rules, Boundaries and Consequences with Your Child 11-15 yrs) 3/13/13 12:30PM - 1:30PM

Adolescence is a time defined by difficulty with boundaries and discipline for parents. Discuss effective means of setting rules,...

Understanding Your Child's Temperament (Parents of Children of All Ages) 3/12/13 6:30PM - 8:30PM

How does your child view the world? Is your child "spirited" or shy and quiet by nature? Learn how adapting parenting techniques to suit...

Little Kids, Big Questions: Sleep (Parents of Children Birth-5 yrs) 3/8/13 9:30AM - 10:30AM

Sleep is essential to a child's healthy development. Find out how you can use soothing settings, rituals and routines to help your child...

Establishing Rules, Boundaries and Consequences (Parents of Children 11-15 yrs) 3/5/13 12:30AM - 1:30PM

Adolescence is a time defined by difficulty with boundaries and discipline for parents. Discuss effective means of setting rules,...

Beyond Time Out (Parents of Children 2-9 yrs) 2/21/13 6:30PM - 8:30PM

Helping our kids to learn to behave is one of the biggest challenges as parents. One of our primary roles with our children is to be a...

Fighters, Biters, Pushers, Smushers (Parents of Children 1-3 yrs) 2/13/13 12:30PM - 1:30PM

Why is that young children are so likely to fight, bite, push and smush each other? Is your little one sometimes aggressive at playgroups...

Mom's Treehouse Series (Parents of Children birth-6 yrs) 2/13/13 10:45AM - 11:30AM

Help! My child won't sleep, toilet train, listen to me, give up the pacifier, etc! Bring your questions to Susan Brown, family educator and...