Parenting Classes

Through a grant from the NC Department of Health and Human Services, we provide ongoing parenting classes and a parent support group. All of our services are FREE of charge.

Parenting classes are held at Fair Grove United Methodist Church, every Thursday night from 6:00 pm till 8:45pm. Dinner is provided at 6:00 and class starts at 6:45. Child care is provided. Pre-registration is required. For more information or to register,call us at (336)-472-7217.

Our teen parent support group meets at Fair Grove United Methodist Church every Thursday night from 7-8 pm. Dinner is provided at 6:00. Dinner, group and child care are FREE. Registration is required. For more information or to register call Julie Stevens at (336)-472-7217.

All classes are held at Fair Grove United Methodist Church, 138 Fairgrove Church Rd, Thomasville, NC. This is about half a mile from KMart on Cedar Lodge Rd. The church is across from Fair Grove Fire Dept, behind the cemetery.

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I was so impressed by this course and the benefits it provided both to me and my family and the additional benefit of providing dinner has been so helpful with a large family and offering it free and offers my childcare is amazing. I will definitely recommend this service to other parents I meet. This service has been spectacular for my family.

[I have learned] other parents have the same difficulties. It takes time and patience.

Triple P

The 7-week Triple P suggests simple routines and small changes that can make a big difference to your family. It helps you understand the way your family works and uses the things you already say, think, feel and do in new ways to reinforce behavior to: Create a stable happy family; Learn how to handle problem behavior; Build positive relationships with your children, so conflict can be resolved; Plan ahead to avoid or manage potentially difficult situations; Take care of yourself as a parent. Once you have completed Triple P, you will be amazed at how much more enjoyable family life can be.

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I have enjoyed this class very much! I have learned so many things. I think this class should be a requirement for every parent or anyone becoming a parent.

This class has been an amazing experience for me because I learned so much of how to ensure a positive environment and to react calmly to situations with my boys! I love the experience I had in this class.

Parenting Wisely

Parenting Wisely is designed to facilitate the learning of necessary skills for the healthy well-balanced raising of children from age 3-18. This 7-week course is proven to reduce problem behaviors and increase communication and family unity. This interactive format provides nine different video enactments of typical family struggles, from teenagers playing loud music to trouble in school and more. After viewing the conflict, parents must choose from a list of options representing different levels of effectiveness. Each behavior is portrayed and then critiqued through an interactive question and answer session. The in-depth tutorials highlight the parenting skills depicted and give further insight into beneficial behavior.

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[I have learned] to reward for good behavior and for doing a good job on their chores.

I have really enjoyed this class, it has taught me how to work out behavior problems with my children without getting frustrated and negotiating on what we can do to work out things.

1-2-3 Magic

Who's in charge at your house? 1-2-3 Magic takes a humorous look at parenting and a serious look at discipline. Parents will learn: How to discipline without arguing, yelling or spanking; How to control obnoxious behavior; How to handle the 6 kinds of testing and manipulation; 5 tactics for encouraging good behavior; What to do about bedtime, messy rooms, lying, chores, homework, practicing and more; How to strengthen your relationship with your child. The course is 5 weeks

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[I have learned] that it is ok to take a break without your children and how to handle my children better.

[I have learned] to stop yelling and do more stuff with my kids.

Circle of Parents

Circle of Parents is a parent-led support group giving parents the chance to share the ups and downs of raising children. You are not alone. Other parents are going through or have been through the same things you are struggling over now. Connecting with other parents and sharing ideas will result in learning new ways to handle problems and situations. Parents reassure each other that their problems are neither unique nor insurmountable. You have the opportunity to provide help to others as well as receive help yourself. Parents share their problem-solving skills and learn new ways to handle stress and avoid impulsive reactions. This shared knowledge can help you avoid situations and pitfalls before they happen. The result is feeling more confident in yourself and your parenting abilities. Your family will be able to relax and enjoy each other more.

Pre-registration is required to attend. FREE child care and dinner is provided. Group meets every Thursday at 6:45, meal at 6:00. For more information, call Julie Stevens at 472-7217.