Parenting for Life is a 6 week program that helps parents learn more positive ways to think about and act on their child’s behaviour, how to communicate with their child more effectively, examination of parenting plans, goals and styles of parenting, the fundamentals of a healthy family, learn positive approaches to discipline, how to set limits and boundaries, discussion of topics of interest to parents (self-esteem, peer pressure, social skills, etc.), and generally exploring many other strategies to enhance the parent child relationship.

Parenting the Strong Willed Child
Parenting the Strong Willed Child is a four week program that assists parents in gaining a clearer, more positive perspective on parenting a challenging child. Participants will gain a greater understanding of their child’s character traits, and learn skills to diminish conflict in the home and learn skills and strategies to enhance the parent-child relationship. This might be a program of consideration for you if your child displays at least three of the following behaviours: 1. Is argumentative frequently; 2. Is often tense; 3. Angers easily; 4. Worries about unnecessary concerns; 5. Is demanding and stubborn, 6. Has trouble following rules; 7. Shows defiance; 8. Is disrespectful to others; 9. Initiates conflict within the family; and 10. Is disruptive during family interactions

Positive Parenting Program
(Triple P) for Children (0-12) and Teens
The Positive Parenting Program (Triple P) for children (0-12) and the Positive Parenting Program (Triple P) for Teens, is a unique multi-level family intervention program for the prevention and treatment of behavioral and emotional problems in children. You’ll learn about effective parenting strategies, how to promote your child’s development, how to manage common child behaviour problems, principles to help you deal with almost any situation that might arise. Groups are run by an accredited Triple P practitioners. The program is eight weeks in length, consisting of five two-hour group sessions (once a week) and three telephone interview sessions (15 – 30 minutes), addressing your individual progress.

For Triple P groups for the South Asian Community, please contact Leena of the South Asian Outreach Program at 416-818-7075.

Farsi Group for Parents of Teens
The Farsi Group for Parents of Teens  is a nine week group for parents of teens in Farsi. This program is held in collaboration with Addiction Services and Catholic Community Services. Topics addressed in the group include: the role of parents in teenage years, time management, balancing work and family, stress management, anger management conflict resolution, and positive parenting skills. For more information on this program or to register, please contact Roya at 905-883-6572.

Registration Process
To register for a group program, simply visit one of our Family Services York Region locations in Newmarket, Markham, Richmond Hill or Georgina (click here for phone numbers & addresses).
Group Services Calendar
If you have any questions, please call our  Coordinator of Group Services at:
(905) 895-2371 or toll free at 1-888-223-3999.