Center for Effective Parenting
Parenting Classes
These classes are held at Arkansas Children’s Hospital in the Professional Building 2 or ACH South Campus Brandon Conference Center (located one block south of the main hospital). Parking is available across the street from the Brandon Conference Center. 11 Children’s Way – look for the blue awning. Large banners are also located on both sides of the building.
All CEP classes are FREE of charge but participants must register in advance on-line (see below).
Please Note: We are unable to provide childcare services during the class. Parents attending the class are requested to make their own childcare arrangements.
Parenting Classes
2020
Preparing for Parenthood: What To Do After The Baby Arrives!
This seminar, presented by Nicholas Long, Ph.D., is designed for first-time expectant parents. The focus will be on discussing various parenting issues, including preparing for the role of a new parent, infant development, infant temperament, preventing sleep and feeding problems, and injury prevention.
- Date: TBA
- Time: 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
- Class Location: Arkansas Children’s Hospital: Professional Building 2 or Brandon South
Room: Auditorium
11 Children’s Way (look for building with large banners on the side)
(Located one block south of the main hospital)
For online registration go to the following link:
https://mar26expectantparent.eventbrite.com
Being an Effective Parent during the Toddler and Preschool Years
This seminar, presented by Nicholas Long, Ph.D., is designed for parents of toddlers and preschoolers. The focus will be on discussing various parenting issues, including discipline, sleep problems, sibling rivalry, children and television, injury prevention, and developing the basic building blocks for reading.
- Date: TBA
- Time: 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
- Class Location: Arkansas Children’s Hospital: Professional Building 2 South Campus Bldg. – Brandon South B
Room: Auditiorium
11 Children’s Way (look for building with large banners on the side)
(Located one block south of the main hospital)
For online registration go to the following link: https://april23toddlerpreschool.eventbrite.com
(Located one block south of the main hospital)
Being an Effective Parent of 6-12 Year Olds
This seminar, presented by Nicholas Long, Ph.D., is designed for parents of 6-12 year old children. The focus will be on discussing various parenting issues, including discipline, promoting self-reliance, communicating effectively with your child, peer pressure, and school-related issues.
- Date: TBA
- Time: 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
- Class Location: Arkansas Children’s Hospital: Professional Building 2 South Campus Bldg. – Brandon South B
Room: Auditiorium
11 Children’s Way (look for building with large banners on the side)
(Located one block south of the main hospital)
For online registration go to the following link: https://may14sixtotwelve.eventbrite.com
Other Parenting Classes in Central Arkansas
The Parent Center at Centers for Youth & Families in Little Rock offers a variety of parenting classes. Call (501) 666-6833 or visit their website for their class schedule.
The Parent Center at Centers for Youth & Families
Parenting Classes in Northwest Arkansas
Contact the Northwest Arkansas Childcare Referral Center in Springdale (479) 751-3463 for information about parenting classes in Northwest Arkansas