Strong Start for Families
A Nurturing Parenting Program
What Is Strong Start for Families?
Learn practical tools for building strong, healthy relationships with children ages 0–5. Strong Start for Families uses the Nurturing Parenting Program to support parents, caregivers, teachers, childcare providers, and anyone who plays an important role in a young child's life.
Why This Program Helps
Stress and not knowing what to expect from a young child can make parenting harder. This class teaches you what is normal for your child's age, how to guide behavior in a caring way, and how to build a safe, loving home.
The Nurturing Parenting Program is an evidence-based curriculum designed to increase parental knowledge of child development, promote positive discipline strategies, and strengthen healthy parent-child relationships.
Who can Join?
You do not have to be a parent to join. This class is open to:
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Parents
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Grandparents and guardians
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Foster and kinship caregivers
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Childcare providers
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Teachers
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Anyone who cares for a child ages 0–5
What You Will Learn
You do not have to be a parent to join. This class is open to:
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How young children grow and learn
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Positive ways to guide behavior
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How to talk and connect with your child
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How to manage stress as a caregiver
What to Expect
LENGTH
TIME
FORMAT
FEEL
10 weeks
1.5 hrs/week
In person or online
Friendly, no judgement
Each week, you'll join a small group for discussion, activities, and real-life examples. It's a relaxed space to learn, ask questions, and share.