Program Description
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Parenting education is provided through the Child & Family Studies Department and is designed to educate and support individuals in their role as parents or caretakers of children. The program incorporates positive parenting skills with a child development knowledge base that promotes strong and healthy families. The program recognizes parenting as an important occupation that requires education, experience, knowledge, thought, energy, and concern. The various parenting courses offered provide instruction in the principles of child development and specific parenting skills and prepare individuals for their dual role of parent/wage earner.
The value of Parenting Education at BTC is that participation in the various parenting courses contributes to the development of children into healthy, mature adults. Course goals vary depending on the particular course but all include developing realistic age-level expectations from knowledge of stages of child behavior and growth; clarifying child rearing values, attitudes, and methods of child guidance; sharing support, consultation, and resource information concerning child rearing and family life; developing skills and practice in teaching children; and developing and/or increasing confidence in managing the demanding role of the parent in a changing society.
Courses for parents and others involved with children, ages from birth through adolescence, are offered each quarter, on campus and throughout Whatcom County at schools and church sites. Students are encouraged to take as many different parenting courses as they wish as their child grows and changes.
Classes include
• Childbirth Preparation courses
• Parent/Child courses where parents and young children attend class together
• Parenting Discussion courses
For more information contact BTC at 360-752-8350. View the Parenting Program video on this page
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