Every effort is made to have participants feel comfortable and respected in the courses they attend. Individuals are free to participate at their own level of comfort as they listen, ask questions, and join in group discussions. These courses provide a safe and supportive environment for peer networking and interaction. The course format allows parents the opportunity to become acquainted as they share their stories of successes and challenges. What Parents Say about the Courses Through verbal and written feedback, parents report that they enjoy the course atmosphere, which is informal and non-threatening, and provides a comfortable venue for discussion and dialogue with peers and helping professionals.
Parents feel encouraged as their hard work in parenting is recognized and validated.
Family Education Services courses have been well received over the years. Parents value opportunities to learn more about child development, family relationships, and ways to balance the demands of modern family living. Participants appreciate the course handouts, which are useful for later reference and for discussions with partners and friends. Parents enjoy the networking opportunities to develop new friendships and links in their neighbourhood and the broader community. Couples frequently report an improvement in their family relationships as they use the communication skills taught in courses.