The Parenting Center

STEP Making Rules and Enforcing Consequences-Live Virtual
2021-09-07 18:30 - 20:30, 2021-10-26 18:30 - 20:30 (America/Chicago)
“Do you really mean it this time?”

Learn the steps for establishing clear expectations and for implementing effective consequences.
Class meets from 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Note: Save $10 by registering and paying in advance: $20 per person vs. $30 when you register on the day of class.
Each additional household member is $5. Discount code becomes available with first complete purchase.
Please join the meeting within 15 minutes of the start time or the software will not permit your entry. An email containing the virtual classroom details will be sent out the morning of the event from education@theparentingcenter.org. Please be sure that you’re checking your spam/junk folder as the email occasionally gets sent there. If you still don’t see the email, please contact us.
Payments are non-refundable.
Certificate of Completion available.
This class is part of the evidence and research based curriculum
Systematic Training for Effective Parenting (STEP)

Parenting the Strong-Willed Child-Live Virtual
2021-09-09 18:00 - 20:00
“Must they always challenge me?”

In this class, parents learn about the different traits of temperament and how these relate to the strong-willed child. The curriculum also includes: how parent temperament and parenting style affect child behavior, effective and respectful discipline techniques for the strong-willed child, and ways to nurture the child’s positive qualities.
Class meets virtually from 6-8p.m.

Note: Save $10 by registering and paying in advance: $20 per person vs. $30 when you register on the day of class.

Please join the meeting within 15 minutes of the start time or the software will not permit your entry. An email containing the virtual classroom details will be sent the morning of the event from education@theparentingcenter.org. Please be sure that you’re checking your spam/junk folder as the email occasionally gets sent there. If you still don’t see the email, please contact us.
Payments are non-refundable.

Certificate of Completion available.

Kids First-Live Virtual
2021-09-11 09:00 - 13:00, 2021-10-02 09:00 - 13:00, 2021-11-06 09:00 - 13:00
This workshop is designed to help adults explore how children perceive divorce and litigation.

This workshop is designed to help adults explore how children perceive divorce and litigation. It focuses on the emotional issues adults and children experience in the litigation process and provides practical methods to deal with them in an ongoing co-parenting relationship.

TransParenting by Families First is the curriculum used for this workshop.

Note: Save money by registering and paying in advance: $45 per person vs. $60 when you register on the day of class.

Please join the meeting within 15 minutes of the start time or the software will not permit your entry. An email containing the virtual classroom details will be sent out the day before the event from education@theparentingcenter.org. Please be sure that you’re checking your spam/junk folder as the email occasionally gets sent there. If you still don’t see the email, please contact us.
Payments are non-refundable.

Certificates of Completion are provided.

STEP Parenting Styles - Live Virtual
2021-09-14 18:30 - 20:30, 2021-11-02 18:30 - 20:30
Are you a marshmallow, drill sergeant, or tennis ball parent?

This class helps parents discover a balanced parenting style that is appropriate for their child’s developmental level and effective at reducing misbehavior.
Class meets virtually from 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Note: Save $10 by registering and paying in advance: $20 per person vs. $30 when you register on the day of class.
Each additional household member is $5. Discount code becomes available with first complete purchase.
Please join the meeting within 15 minutes of the start time or the software will not permit your entry. An email containing the virtual classroom details will be sent the morning of the event from education@theparentingcenter.org. Please be sure that you’re checking your spam/junk folder as the email occasionally gets sent there. If you still don’t see the email, please contact us.
Payments are non-refundable.
Certificate of Completion available
This class is part of the evidence and research based curriculum
Systematic Training for Effective Parenting (STEP)

Free The Refresh: Brain & Behavior-Live Virtual
2021-09-16 17:30 - 18:30
“We just can’t talk anymore!”
In this interactive class, learn about the expected developmental changes during the teen years and parental strategies to strengthen your relationship and help them thrive during this stage of development.
Class meets from 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
The Refresh series is designed to help parents with a refresher on information they may already be familiar with or to introduce parents to a topic they want more information on. Either way, come take an hour refresher with us!
Please join the meeting within 10 minutes of the start time or the software will not permit your entry. An email containing the virtual classroom details will be sent the morning of the event from education@theparentingcenter.org. Please be sure that you’re checking your spam/junk inbox as the email occasionally gets sent there. If you still don’t see the email, please contact us.

In this interactive class, learn about the expected developmental changes during the teen years and parental strategies to strengthen your relationship and help them thrive during this stage of development.
Class meets from 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
The Refresh series is designed to help parents with a refresher on information they may already be familiar with or to introduce parents to a topic they want more information on. Either way, come take an hour refresher with us!
Please join the meeting within 10 minutes of the start time or the software will not permit your entry. An email containing the virtual classroom details will be sent the morning of the event from education@theparentingcenter.org. Please be sure that you’re checking your spam/junk inbox as the email occasionally gets sent there. If you still don’t see the email, please contact us.

Co-Parenting Essentials - Live Virtual
2021-09-18 09:00 - 13:00, 2021-10-08 09:00 - 13:00, 2021-10-16 09:00 - 13:00, 2021-10-29 12:00 - 16:00, 2021-11-13 09:00 - 13:00
Co-Parenting Essentials is an evidence-based program designed to assist parents in co-parenting.

Co-Parenting Essentials is an evidence-based program designed to assist parents in co-parenting, focusing on adult issues related to communication, managing emotions and accepting personal responsibility for personal actions.
This class is designed to help prevent problems resulting from divorce and to keep children out of the middle of conflict.
Co-Parenting Essentials meets the Texas Family Code Title 5, Chapter 5, Section 105.009
Note: Save money by registering and paying in advance: $45 per person vs. $60 when you register on the day of class.
Please join the meeting within 15 minutes of the start time or the software will not permit your entry. An email containing the virtual classroom details will be sent out the day before the event from education@theparentingcenter.org. Please be sure that you’re checking your spam/junk folder as the email occasionally gets sent there. If you still don’t see the email, please contact us.

Payments are non-refundable.

Certificates of Completion are provided.

STEP Birth Order-Live Virtual
2021-09-21 18:30 - 20:30, 2021-11-09 18:30 - 20:30
Does birth order really matter?

Learn more about how your child’s birth order affects their beliefs, personality and behavior.
Class meets from 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Note: $20 per person with advance registration and payment vs. $30 the day of. Each additional household member is $5. Discount code becomes available with first complete purchase.
Please join the meeting within 15 minutes of the start time or the software will not permit your entry. An email containing the virtual classroom details will be sent the morning of the event from education@theparentingcenter.org. Please be sure that you’re checking your spam/junk folder as the email occasionally gets sent there. If you still don’t see the email, please contact us.
Payments are non-refundable.
Certificates of Completion are provided.
This class is part of the evidence and research based curriculum
Systematic Training for Effective Parenting (STEP)

Co-Parenting Essentials
2021-09-24 09:00 - 13:00 | The Parenting Center, 2928 West 5th Street, Fort Worth, TX, 76107, United States
Co-Parenting Essentials is an evidence-based program designed to assist parents in co-parenting.

Co-Parenting Essentials is an evidence-based program designed to assist parents in co-parenting, focusing on adult issues related to communication, managing emotions and accepting personal responsibility for personal actions. This class is designed to help prevent problems resulting from divorce and to keep children out of the middle of conflict.
Co-Parenting Essentials meets the Texas Family Code Title 5, Chapter 5, Section 105.009
Note: Save money by registering and paying in advance: $45 per person vs. $60 when you register on the day of class.
Please make arrangements for childcare. Childcare is not available and children are not allowed in class.
Please arrive 15 minutes before class begins. To avoid disruption, admission is not allowed after class begins.
Payments are non-refundable.
Certificates of Completion are provided.

Empoderando Familias para parejas - Virtualmente en Vivo
2021-09-27 18:00 - 19:15
Empoderando Familias está diseñado para ayudar a las parejas a comunicarse mejor enriquecer su intimidad, y manejar mejor su dinero en equipo.
Ya sea que hayan estado juntos 6 meses o 20 años, toda relación necesita un ajuste regular. ¡El programa Empowering Families de The Parenting Center está aquí para hacer precisamente eso! Dedique algo de tiempo cada semana para renovar, recargar y volver a conectarse como pareja durante este taller en línea de 8 semanas. A lo largo del taller, conocerá a otras parejas, practicará habilidades de comunicación y dale a su pareja el regalo del tiempo de calidad.
Sabemos que uno de los estresores más grandes en las parejas incluyen el trabajo y las finanzas, así que ¡también le ayudaremos con eso! El programa incluye entrenamiento financiero y entrenamiento para la carrera y potencialmente certificaciones para empleo.
Empowering Families es parte de un estudio, lo que significa que le pediremos participar en encuestas acerca de usted y su familia. También significa que algunos participantes son asignados al azar a un grupo de control donde no reciben el taller.
Se otorgan certificados por completar el programa. Un certificado por parte de Twogether in Texas se otorga el cual lo califica para un descuento de $60 en su licencia para matrimonio. ¡También le ofrecemos incentivos por su participación! ¡Puede lograr obtener hasta $170!
El primer paso es agendar una entrevista. Para más información llame a Maria Eugenia Castañeda al 682-710-2166
Día y hora
Lunes & Miércoles Septiembre 27– Noviembre17 6pm-7:15pm.

Ya sea que hayan estado juntos 6 meses o 20 años, toda relación necesita un ajuste regular. ¡El programa Empowering Families de The Parenting Center está aquí para hacer precisamente eso! Dedique algo de tiempo cada semana para renovar, recargar y volver a conectarse como pareja durante este taller en línea de 8 semanas. A lo largo del taller, conocerá a otras parejas, practicará habilidades de comunicación y dale a su pareja el regalo del tiempo de calidad.
Sabemos que uno de los estresores más grandes en las parejas incluyen el trabajo y las finanzas, así que ¡también le ayudaremos con eso! El programa incluye entrenamiento financiero y entrenamiento para la carrera y potencialmente certificaciones para empleo.
Empowering Families es parte de un estudio, lo que significa que le pediremos participar en encuestas acerca de usted y su familia. También significa que algunos participantes son asignados al azar a un grupo de control donde no reciben el taller.
Se otorgan certificados por completar el programa. Un certificado por parte de Twogether in Texas se otorga el cual lo califica para un descuento de $60 en su licencia para matrimonio. ¡También le ofrecemos incentivos por su participación! ¡Puede lograr obtener hasta $170!
El primer paso es agendar una entrevista. Para más información llame a Maria Eugenia Castañeda al 682-710-2166

Día y hora
Lunes & Miércoles Septiembre 27– Noviembre17 6pm-7:15pm.

STEP Building Self-Esteem - Live Virtual
2021-09-28 18:30 - 20:30, 2021-11-16 18:30 - 20:30
How can I help my child feel accepted, capable, and loved?

Discover ways to encourage your child and yourself. Learn how to help your family build on small accomplishments to reap big rewards!
Class meets virtually from 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Note: Save $10 by registering and paying in advance: $20 per person vs. $30 when you register on the day of class.
Each additional household member is $5. Discount code becomes available with first complete purchase.
Please join the meeting within 15 minutes of the start time or the software will not permit your entry. An email containing the virtual classroom details will be sent the morning of the event from education@theparentingcenter.org. Please be sure that you’re checking your spam/junk inbox as the email occasionally gets sent there. If you still don’t see the email, please contact us.
Payments are non-refundable.
Certificate of Completion available.
This class is part of the evidence and research based curriculum
Systematic Training for Effective Parenting (STEP)

STEP Improving Communication-Live Virtual
2021-10-05 18:30 - 20:30
Find out how to improve communication in your family or workplace.

Learn skills to spot and change breakdowns in communication. Discover how to speak clearly and constructively, and listen accurately and productively. Find out how to improve communication in your family or workplace.
Class meets from 6:30- 8:30 p.m.
Note: Save $10 by registering and paying in advance: $20 per person vs. $30 when you register on the day of class.
Each additional household member is $5. Discount code becomes available with first complete purchase.
Please join the meeting within 10 minutes of the start time or the software will not permit your entry. An email containing the virtual classroom details will be sent the morning of the event from education@theparentingcenter.org. Please be sure that you’re checking your spam/junk inbox as the email occasionally gets sent there. If you still don’t see the email, please contact us.
Payments are non-refundable.
Certificate of Completion available.
This class is part of the evidence and research based curriculum
Systematic Training for Effective Parenting (STEP)

STEP Developing Responsible Children-Live Virtual
2021-10-12 18:30 - 20:30
How can I ensure that my child will one day be a responsible adult?

This class reveals how responsibility is learned and describes the developmental stages of responsibility. Parents will examine ways they might hinder their child’s development of responsibility and will learn how to empower their children.
Class meets from 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Note: Save $10 by registering and paying in advance: $20 per person vs. $30 when you register on the day of class.
Each additional household member is $5. Discount code becomes available with first complete purchase.
Please join the meeting within 15 minutes of the start time or the software will not permit your entry. An email containing the virtual classroom details will be sent the morning of the event from education@theparentingcenter.org. Please be sure that you’re checking your spam/junk inbox as the email occasionally gets sent there. If you still don’t see the email, please contact us.
Payments are non-refundable.
Certificate of Completion available.
This class is part of the evidence and research based curriculum
Systematic Training for Effective Parenting (STEP)

ACT Raising Safe Kids-Live Virtual: 8 Week Series
2021-10-13 13:00 - 15:00
Are you wanting to increase your parenting skills?

This 8 week program will increase positive parenting skills that create safe, stable, healthy and nurturing environments and relationships. It is recognized as an effective parenting program for parents with children between birth and 10 years of age.
Class meets from 1-3pm every Wednesday starting on October 13th through December 8th. * Class will not meet the week of Thanksgiving.
This program is FREE if your child or a child in your care attends a Fort Worth ISD school. Attendance verification will be conducted after registration. All materials needed for the course will be delivered virtually or via no-contact drop-off.
Please join the meeting within 15 minutes of the start time or the software will not permit your entry. An email containing the virtual classroom details will be sent out the day before the event begins from education@theparentingcenter.org. Please be sure that you’re checking your spam/junk inbox as the email occasionally gets sent there. If you still don’t see the email, please contact us.
Certificate of Completion available after attending the full program.

Nurturing Parenting Pre-Teens & Teens-Live Virtual: 8 Week Series
2021-10-13 17:00 - 19:00
Are you wanting to change the way you parent? But not sure where to begin?

This 8 week, internationally used, interactive, evidence-based program will cover the importance of empathy, discipline and other skills to enhance relationships within the family.* It is research based and proven to be effective.
This course offering is designed to support parents and/or caregivers of teens and pre-teens.
Class meets from 5-7pm every Wednesday starting on October 13th through December 8th. *Class will not meet the week of Thanksgiving.
This program is FREE if your teen or a teen in your care attends a Fort Worth ISD school. Attendance verification will be conducted after registration. All materials needed for the course will be delivered virtually or via no-contact drop-off.
Please join the meeting within 15 minutes of the start time or the software will not permit your entry. An email containing the virtual classroom details will be sent out the day before the event begins from education@theparentingcenter.org. Please be sure that you’re checking your spam/junk inbox as the email occasionally gets sent there. If you still don’t see the email, please contact us.
Certificate of Completion available after attending the full program.

STEP Positive Discipline-Live Virtual
2021-10-19 18:30 - 20:30
How can I effectively discipline my child while showing love and respect?

This class teaches parents how to lead children toward smarter decisions rather than simply punish disobedience. Participants will learn how to implement choices and consequences, ways to prevent misbehavior, and how to consider the child’s unique temperament when planning discipline.
Class meets from 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Note: Save $10 by registering and paying in advance: $20 per person vs. $30 when you register on the day of class.
Each additional household member is $5. Discount code becomes available with first complete purchase.
Please join the meeting within 15 minutes of the start time or the software will not permit your entry. An email containing the virtual classroom details will be sent on the morning of the event from education@theparentingcenter.org. Please be sure that you’re checking your spam/junk inbox as the email occasionally gets sent there. If you still don’t see the email, please contact us.
Payments are non-refundable.
Certificate of Completion available.
This class is part of the evidence and research based curriculum
Systematic Training for Effective Parenting (STEP)

Free The Refresh: Strong-Willed Child-Live Virtual
2021-10-21 17:30 - 18:30
“Must they always challenge me?”

In this class, parents learn about the different traits of temperament and how these relate to the strong-willed child. The curriculum also includes: how parent temperament and parenting style affect child behavior, effective and respectful discipline techniques for the strong-willed child, and ways to nurture the child’s positive qualities.
Class meets from 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
The Refresh series is designed to help parents with a refresher on information they may already be familiar with or to introduce parents to a topic they want more information on. Either way, come take an hour refresher with us!
Please join the meeting within 15 minutes of the start time or the software will not permit your entry. An email containing the virtual classroom details will be sent the morning of the event from education@theparentingcenter.org. Please be sure that you’re checking your spam/junk folder as the email occasionally gets sent there. If you still don’t see the email, please contact us.

Criando a un Niño con TDAH (o ADHD)- en vivo virtual
2021-10-21 18:00 - 20:00
Aprenda maneras efectivas para lidiar con problemas que son comunes para un niño con TDAH.

La clase se reúne virtualmente de 6-8 p.m.
Note: Se puede ahorrar $10 si se registra y paga en avanzado; $20 por persona vs. $30 si se registra el mismo día de la clase.
Por favor únase a la reunión dentro de 15 minutos del inicio de la clase o el programa no le permitirá que entre. Un correo electrónico conteniendo los detalles de la clase virtual se le enviara la mañana del evento del correo electrónico education@theparentingcenter.org. Por favor asegúrese revisar su carpeta de correo no deseado o basura ya que ocasionalmente llega ahí. Si aun no ve el correo electrónico por favor contáctenos.
Los pagos no son re fundibles.
Certificados de Participación son disponibles.

Ages & Stages of Infants and Toddlers- Live Virtual
2021-10-21 18:00 - 20:00
“Is my child hitting the right milestones?”

Explore the expectations you have for your child. Learn how you can promote a positive developmental environment for your child through Nurturing Parenting techniques. Discussions will cover birth through age three and the appropriate Intellectual, Physical, Social/Emotional and Language milestones.
This class will meet virtually from 6-8pm
Note: Save money by registering and paying in advance: $20 per person vs. $30 when you register on the day of class.
Please join the meeting within 15 minutes of the start time or the software will not permit your entry. An email containing the virtual classroom details will be sent out the morning of the event from education@theparentingcenter.org. Please be sure that you’re checking your spam/junk folder as the email occasionally gets sent there. If you still don’t see the email, please contact us.
Payments are non-refundable.

Certificates of Completion are provided.

Serie de 8 Semanas: ACT Criar Ninos Seguros-En Vivo Virtual
2021-11-02 17:00 - 19:00
¿Quiere aumentar sus habilidades como padre?

Este programa de 8 semanas aumentará las habilidades de crianza positivas que crearán relaciones y entornos seguros, estables, saludables y enriquecedores. Está reconocido como un programa parental eficaz para padres con hijos entre el nacimiento y los 10 años de edad.
La clase se reúne de 5-7 pm todos los miércoles a partir del 2 de Noviembre hasta el 21 de Diciembre.
Este programa es GRATIS si su hijo o un niño bajo su cuidado asiste a una escuela de Fort Worth ISD. La verificación de asistencia se realizará después del registro. Todos los materiales necesarios para el curso se entregarán virtualmente o por medio de una entrega sin contacto.
Inicie sesión 15 minutos antes de que comience la clase. Se enviará un correo electrónico con los detalles de la clase virtual la mañana del evento.
Certificado de finalización disponible después de asistir al programa completo.
Nota-Esta es la última clase en la que puede inscribirse para unirse a la cohorte/completar la serie.

Parenting a Child with ADHD - Live Virtual
2021-11-11 18:00 - 20:00
Learn effective ways of addressing issues that are common to the child with ADHD.

Class meets from 6:00-8:00 pm
Note: Save $10 by registering and paying in advance: $20 per person vs. $30 when you register on the day of class.
Please join the meeting within 15 minutes of the start time or the software will not permit your entry. An email containing the virtual classroom details will be sent the morning of the event.
Certificate of Completion available.
Payments are non-refundable.
