Developing nurturing parenting routines with children of any age is the foundation for good attachment. Learn how simple nurturing habits help build a child’s sense of trust, empathy, and personal power while cultivating positive self-esteem and self-concept. To register, call 314.968.2350 ext. 7234 or email intake.dept@familyforwardmo.org

This series of classes takes a closer look at the six core strengths required for healthy child development, focusing on how parents can facilitate these strengths after a child has experienced a traumatic beginning. Attachment is the foundation for all other strengths, including self-regulation, affiliation, attunement, tolerance, and respect. This is an excellent refresher course after taking FamilyForward’s Parenting KIDS. Attachment is the focus of the first class. To register, call 314.968.2350 ext. 7234 or email intake.dept@familyforwardmo.org

Self-compassion has become a popular term these days. What does that mean? Self-compassion is an essential trait that caregivers must learn to practice to sustain themselves through the long, challenging job of parenting. Understand that being kind to yourself is not selfish but rather a gift you need to give yourself to prevent compassion fatigue. To register, call 314.968.2350 ext. 7234 or email intake.dept@familyforwardmo.org

This series of classes takes a closer look at the six core strengths required for healthy child development, focusing on how parents can facilitate these strengths after a child has experienced a traumatic beginning. Attachment is the foundation for all other strengths, including self-regulation, affiliation, attunement, tolerance, and respect. This is an excellent refresher course after taking FamilyForward’s Parenting KIDS. The second class in the series focuses on attunement, affiliation and self-regulation. To register, call 314.968.2350 ext. 7234 or email intake.dept@familyforwardmo.org