Parenting Training Class

Parent Training Class FAQ:

How do I participate?

  • Ask your provider to refer you to the class

  • Ask the front office staff to add you to the call list

After I am on the list then what?

  • Amelia will call you the week of the class as a reminder to give you date and time and check if you are still interested

Do I have to go to all the classes?

  • Feel free to come to all the classes or any of them. It is up to you. Classes may mention components from previous classes but you do not need to attend them to follow along

What does it cost?

  • It’s free to any parent of a Yakima Pediatrics patient

What are the topics of the classes?

  • First Class (January):

    • ABCs of Behavior, Motivation (Can’t do or won’t do?), Reward vs. Bribe, Reinforcements (what and how), House rules/expectations

  • Second Class (February):

    • Bring out the Reinforcements! Managing Whining, Nagging, Interrupting, Crying, Tantrums, Our Own Stress!, and Time Out.

  • Third Class (March):

    • Let’s get your opinion

    • Possible topics: how to help your child with anxiety/ depression; how to work with the school for a 504 or IEP; Sleep hygiene; cyber safety; Teen focused behavior strategies

  • Fourth Class(April):

    • What do you feel would be a good topic?

    • Possible topics: how to help your child with anxiety/ depression; how to work with the school for a 504 or IEP; Sleep hygiene; cyber safety; Teen focused behavior strategies