"There is no job more important than parenting." - Benjamin Carson
Family Support Center of South Sound offers formal and informal parenting support and workshops for families in the South Sound.
The Parent and Child Education program is designed to empower and equip parents with the knowledge and skills necessary to navigate the challenges of raising children. Our program is guided by the Strengthening Families Protective Factors Framework: Parental resilience, social connections, knowledge of parenting and child development, concrete support in times of need, and social and emotional competence of children.
This program offers a range of FREE workshops, groups, and services for parents in the South Sound region including:
Drop-In Breast & Chest Feeding Group
Meets every Thursday on Zoom, drop in anytime between 10:00am-12:00pm!
It really does take a village to raise a child so come join our village! Gather (virtually) with other parents who want the best for their little ones and get the kind of non-judgmental, parent affirming support you need.
Zoom Link: us02web.zoom.us/j/217854382 or call 1-253-215-8782
Meeting ID: 217 854 382
POWER PARENTING WORKSHOPS
PowerParenting is now ONLINE! Join us from 6:00pm-7:30pm via Zoom on the 2nd Tuesday of the month!
Based on the internationally acclaimed, Nurturing Parenting Program, each class is led by a professional parent educator, topic varies. These fun and informative classes are open to all parents.
Contact [email protected] to register or for more information!
Upcoming Workshops
April 8th, 2025 - Lying, Cheating, Honesty and Trust: Why do children lie? Is lying ever developmental appropriate? How can I ensure honesty in my family? Come explore the issues around lying and being lied to and setting a culture of trust in your family.
May 13th, 2025 - From Helicopter to Free Range: How do we decide what kind of parent we want to be? We want our kids to expand their universe, find their wings and fly! But we don’t want them to crash and burn! Come join us to work on finding the right balance for you and your children.
June 10th, 2025 - Screen Time: Dump the Guilt and Get Support. TV, video games, computers, phones, tablets; we live in a culture of electronic screens. They can feel indispensable but we all worry about how much is too much? Learn how screen time affects children’s development and how to define limits tailored to your family.
Save the Date!
July 8th, 2025 - No More Yelling
August 12th, 2025 - Power Struggles
