The goal of the parenting programs at Catholic Charities is to strengthen the relationship between parents and children. We recognize that parenting is a difficult job, that children can be challenging and demanding, and sometimes their behavior is hard for parents to understand or change.

We help parents to develop appropriate expectations of their children by teaching them how children grow and learn. We teach communication skills that prevent problems from developing, and healthy alternatives to yelling and spanking that encourage children to co-operate. We support parents in developing healthy, nurturing relationships through spending constructive quality time with their children.

Classes

Family Wellness
Eight two hour sessions focusing on enhanced communication skills as the basis of healthy family relationships. No fee.

Parent-Child Program
An interactive, fun class for parents and their children under age 5. Learn why children act the way they do, and how to respond in ways that encourage co-operation and build self-esteem. Weekly two-hour sessions. No fee.

Parenting Consultations
An opportunity to meet individually with a parenting educator to discuss a specific issue and design a response. Sliding scale fee.
 

More Information

Are you interested in a presentation, class or workshop for your community group? Call or email Mary Fleischman, program supervisor at 859-581-8974 or mfleischman@covingtoncharities.org  

Downloads

For our latest newsletter, Family Values, click here.
For the latest Parenting Tip of the Month, click here.