Research conducted by Zero to Three (2016), found that parents need and want information and support. 80% of parents work to be better parents, and 69% 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 virtual workshops to help caregivers learn about various parenting strategies. These workshops all focus on sharing research-based information that fits each family’s own reality.
Understanding Research and Reality – January 8th 8:00pm How do parents use research to help inform their unique parenting reality? Learn about how parenting realities are different and discover helpful parenting tools and techniques.
Understanding Temperament – January 15th 8:00pm Every child is unique, and individual temperament is one of the biggest reasons why! This workshop will introduce the individual temperament traits and explore how your child’s temperament can impact their feelings and behaviors.
Children’s Ages and Parenting Stages – January 22nd 8:00pm As kids grow through different ages, parents also go through stages! Learn about those stages, development, and tips for adapting your parenting to your child’s age and abilities.
Positive Discipline – January 29th 8:00pm Parents often cite guidance and discipline as their number one concern. Learn to see positive discipline as an opportunity to build positive parent-child relationships.
These workshops are approved for foster parent credit hours. These workshops are funded by Health and Human Sciences Extension and Outreach for ALL participants, but you are asked to register ahead of time at scienceofparenting.org for each workshop you plan to attend to receive the class link and materials.
Contact Hailey Walker with any questions at hburgher@iastate.edu or 641-895-9037. For more information about The Science of Parenting, visit www.scienceofparenting.org.