Confident Parenting

A ten (10) week, two (2) hour series of classes that teaches parents effective procedures for child management. The successful particpant will learn to discipline while maintaining healthy, positive, nurturing relationships with their child.

 Parents learn techniques related to:

  • Rule and Limit Setting
  • Ignoring
  • Mild Social Disapproval
  • Praise
  • Time-out
  •  Special Incentive Programs

Attention will be given to special situations including:

  • The Slow Learner
  • The Withdrawn and Fearful Child
  • When to consult a Professional
  • The Hyperactive Child
  • The Adolescent

Parents will have the opportunity and be encouraged to discuss their particular situations and concerns they encounter in their daily parenting routines.

Participants must be referred by a therapist, case manager, case aide, etc.  Participants may not self refer.

For more information please contact us by phone at (616) 247-3815 or email at:

info@familyoutreachcenter.org