parenting classes

Parenting Classes

Provided by Appoquinimink School District School Counselors

ASD Parenting Classes

Classes are typically offered in the fall and springTaught by school counselors2 Programs:

STEP: Systematic Training for Effective ParentingLove & Logic

Typical participation is 10 parents/guardians

ASD Parenting Classes

6 sessions – run for 2 hours each sessionBabysitting is providedSnacksAll materials are providedPre & Post Survey

STEP: Program Basics

Teaches how to communicate effectively with children.Teaches goals of misbehavior and how to foster positive goals.Teaches how to gain cooperation from children.Teaches how to use encouragement and to discipline with firmness and kindness.

STEP Survey Highlights

Never Seldom Often Always0%

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How often do you express your feelings to your children in a calm manner?

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How often do you allow your children to learn from the con-sequences of their choices?




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How often do you know which approach or response to use when disciplining your children?


Love & Logic: Program Basics

Teaches responsibility through natural consequences.Offers choices to give controlTeaches peaceful problem solvingTeaches how to eliminate arguing

Love and Logic Survey Highlights

Strongly Disagree Disagree Neither Agree or Disagree

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My child makes good decisions and behaves responsibly





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I have fun being a parent





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I stay calm when I have to discipline





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I let my kids solve their own problems


Parent/Guardian Comments

Great ideas to try and lots of opportunities for discussion about specific situations.

Instead of nagging during the morning, getting ready for school. I just said “Here is 15 minutes to get ready and then you go to

school as is.” It worked!

I like the fact that I don’t have to respond right away to an incident – I can say “I will respond to this later.”

I learned to allow my child to think for himself and find a solution to his own problem.

The class discussion was extremely valuable as was the instructor’s knowledge.

Getting the support from other parents

Excellent instruction on how to positively and effectively re-tool my interactions with my children

Show empathy and stay calm. I have seen that if I stay calm, my children are more apt to stay calm.

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