Parenting with Confidence

Program Description

This course explores the challenges and opportunities of parenting children who are between the ages of 6 and 16 years old.  The workshops are highly interactive and the participants will have an opportunity to learn specific techniques while being given a chance to practice them in a supportive way. 

This 8 week group is for families who are involved with Children’s Aid Society of Ottawa.  This group is for parents who are now caring for their children or who are expecting to be caring for their child in the near future.

Topics include:  stress management, child development, effective discipline, health and safety, managing anger, successful communication, impact of abuse on children, problem solving, and building self-esteem. 

Upcoming Course Dates

Every Wednesday for 8 sessions total:

November 18th – December 16th 2026

&

Wednesday January 6th – 20th, 2027

 Time: 6:30 – 8:30 pm

Cost: $0 for CAS Clients

Where: 312 Parkdale Avenue

This group is now open for registration.

Benefits of participation

  • BUILDING CONNECTION

    Learn different ways to improve the connection with your child in order to build a supportive and positive relationship.

  • UNDERTANDING THEIR NEEDS

    Learn the reasons behind challenging behaviours and how to set age appropriate limits.

  • Reduce parenting stress

    Learn ways to manage your own stress and anger to make parenting less of a struggle.

  • “It really helped me understand the different ways to discipline and communicate with my kids and have patience and understanding.  They are trying to gain my trust and understanding and they will someday trust me and come to me for everything.”

    Register (For CAS Clients Only)

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    Child/Children's Age(Required)
    Registration Completion
    Or Phone 613-725-3601 ext. 146