Common Sense Parenting

Ready to bring more calm, confidence, and connection into your home? Common Sense Parenting® is an engaging, hands-on class that gives parents and caregivers real-life tools they can start using right away. Designed for families with children and teens of all ages, this in-person program helps you strengthen relationships, reduce daily stress, and create a more positive home environment—no matter your parenting style or family structure.

What You’ll Discover:

  • How parents become powerful teachers every day
  • The impact of effective praise that truly motivates children
  • Tools to teach self-control and responsibility
  • Preventive strategies that stop problems before they start
  • Corrective teaching techniques that guide—not punish

By the End of the Class, You’ll Know How To:

  • Reduce stress and power struggles at home
  • Support your child’s success at school and beyond
  • Decrease yelling, arguing, and conflict
  • Address challenging behaviors with confidence
  • Build stronger, more respectful relationships with your children

2026 Class Dates:

  • January 13, 20, 27, February 3, 10, 17
  • April 7, 14, 21, 28, May 5, 12
  • July 14, 21, 28, August 4, 11, 18
  • September 29 October 6, 13, 20, 27

Expert Instructors:

  • Lisa Blake
  • Gayle Stover

This is more than a parenting class—it’s a toolkit for calmer days, stronger bonds, and confident parenting.

👉 Sign up today and start seeing positive changes at home!

Growing Up Together is funded by state and local grants; the Capital Area United Way, fees for services, donations and fundraising events.