Classes are listed in order from infants through teens, classes for special categories (such as ADHD) are listed last. Information about parent support groups and other resources for parents are provided following the parenting classes listings. (Fees for classes offered by Prevention Services are negotiable)
CLASS TITLE |
DESCRIPTION |
SCHEDULE |
LOCATION |
FEE |
CONTACT |
CLASSES FOR PARENTS OF NEWBORNS THROUGH PRESCHOOLERS |
| Getting to Know Your Young Child |
For parents who want to learn about the basic needs of newborns through preschoolers including teaching through play, child development and handling challenging behaviors.
Particularly good for court ordered parents |
Wednesdays
June17 - Aug. 5
6:30-8 p.m.
Child care is not provided |
Chesterfield County Mental Health Support Services
6801 Lucy Corr Boulevard |
$50 |
Teresa Stehle
717-6546
|
CLASSES FOR PARENTS OF PRESCHOOLERS |
Coping with Your Child's Behavior:
The Preschool Years |
Teaches parents practical ways to deal with the challenging behaviors of young children, such as temper tantrums and bedtime struggles. |
Tuesdays
June 23 - Aug. 11
6:30-8:00 p.m. |
St. Augustine's Catholic Church
4400 Beulah Road |
$50 |
Whitney Kern
717-6547
|
CLASSES FOR PARENTS OF ADOLESCENTS |
Parenting with Love and Limits
Reestablish Parental Control |
For youths ages 12- 17 and their parent(s) to learn problem-solving ways to deal with disrespect, running away, threats or acts of violence and substance abuse. |
Tuesday Evenings
7 Weeks
2 hours each
|
Colonial Heights Office on Youth
201 James Avenue, Colonial Heights |
$40 |
Col. Heights Office on Youth
520-9286
|
| Guiding Good Choices |
For parents of middle-school students to learn to set a clear position on drugs, teach children to make healthy choices and increase their involvement and bond with the family.
5 Classes
|
Tuesdays except Monday July 13
June 30-July 28
6:30-8 p.m.
|
Midlothian Library
521 Coalfield Road |
$50 |
Sherry Callear
717-6739
|
Parenting Your Young Adolescent:
The Jekyll and Hyde Years |
Parents of children 10-15 years old will learn about development, effective communication, relationship enhancement, conflict reduction and behavior management. |
Tuesdays
6:30-8:30 p.m. |
Manchester Middle School
7401 Hull Street Road |
$55 |
Lee Archard
717-6404
|
| The Wise Parent |
For parents of 11-16 year-olds to learn ways to teach respect and to obey requests by watching a problem on a CD and learning what works and what doesn't. |
|
Available through the county and middle school libraries and the Parent Resource Center |
Free |
Sharyl Adams
796-7100 |
PARENTING CLASSES FOR SPECIAL SITUATIONS |
ADHD:
A Parent's Tool Kit |
Offers tools to raise a child with ADHD and the opportunity to talk with others with common concerns.
Topics include: Talking about ADHD, developing positive behaviors to replace negative ones, teaching ways to manage their feelings and promote school success. |
Tuesdays
6:30-8 p.m.
|
Jacobs Road Elementary School
8800 Jacobs Road
Elementary-school children may attend an optional martial arts class for a fee of $50.00.
|
$50 |
Sherry Callear
717-6739
|
ADHD/ADD
Skill-Building and Support Group |
Age appropriate group sessions for children with ADHD and ADD to help them understand and develop skills for success. |
4-group Sessions |
Chesterfield County Community Development Building - 9800 Government Center Parkway |
$20 |
Melissa Ackley
706-2010
|
| Living Apart… Parenting Together |
Focus is on how parents of children 0-18 can assist their children when parents no longer live together. |
Bi-monthly
6:30-8:30 p.m.
|
Chesterfield County Mental Health Support Services - 6801 Lucy Corr Boulevard |
$30 |
Joyce Hamlin
768-7212
|
| Beyond Divorce |
For recently separated/ divorced men and women that focuses on managing the emotional impact of divorce and setting a new direction. |
Mondays
6:30-8 p.m.
|
Chesterfield-Colonial Heights Families First
9842 Lori Road
Suite 102 |
$55 |
Karl Kalber
717-6635
|
For Better or For Worse:
A Course for Couples |
Couples learn to communicate more effectively, solve problems and increase intimacy and satisfaction in their relationship. |
Thursdays
Aug. 20 - Oct. 1
6:30-8 p.m.
|
Bon Air Library
9103 Rattlesnake Road |
$50 |
Robin Jones
717-6540
|
Support groups for parents of children with disabilities, free parenting workshops, tutor information and book and video lending library (743-3703)
Parent Consultations are Available Through Chesterfield County Prevention Services One to three free sessions with a parenting and child/adolescent development specialist to assist you with your concerns about your child (768-7800)
