"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
January 14th, 2025 - Bullying and Boundaries. Why does bullying happen? What can we do to prevent our children from being bullied? Do clear boundaries keep you bully-proof? We will explore these questions and help you develop strategies to keep your kids safe with peers.
February 11th, 2025 - The Frustrated Child. We’ve all been there, our child suddenly digs their heels in and we’re in for the long haul. Sometimes we know just what threw our child over the edge and sometimes we have to do some sleuthing. We will cover ways to avoid frustration, de-escalate our child and ourselves as well as skills to use once our children have hit the wall.
March 11th, 2025 - Emotional Intelligence: Who's Got It, How to Develop It, and Why You Want It. Emotional Intelligence is important for good social skills, relationships and self-esteem. Learn what it is and how to foster it in your family and when to bring it to bear on problems. This will be an interactive, participatory and problem solving class.
