Parent Education
Our parent education courses empower Parents & Caregivers through self-awareness, education and support.
The Family Tree Nurturing Center has been designated as the Family Nurturing Center of Montana Trainer – Family Nurturing Center of Montana – Nurturing Parenting Programs since 2014. We are a statewide resource for training and technical assistance for Nurturing Parenting.
The Nurturing Parenting® Program has been recognized internationally as an Evidence Based Curriculum for over 30 years. Our classes have stood the test of time. We continue to adjust to the changing dynamics of the family while advocating for the most basic need of all family members… to connect and grow.
All family members are encouraged to attend. Quality childcare and dinner are provided for the children at no charge.
Children learn the same weekly topic as adults, taught through engaging activities at their developmental level.
Family interaction time & experiential activities allow for richer learning experiences.
Group design allows parents/caregivers to share their challenges and successes without judgment
Registration required. Spaces are limited.
Classes offered for:
Parents and Their Infants, Toddlers and Preschoolers (0-5)
Parents and Their School-Age Children (5-11)
Nurturing Skills for Families (Prenatal – 19)
Parents and Children with Special Needs and Health Challenges
Families in Substance Abuse Treatment and Recovery
If you are interested in our Nurturing Parenting® Program, please call (406) 252-9799.
University of Parenting
Workshops designed to normalize the ups and downs of parenting with education, listening to other parents… and laughing together! Topics are selected by parents and provide ideas and skills for promoting the healthiest family foundations in a diverse and challenging culture. Snacks, special incentives and childcare are available at low cost to everyone!
Emotion Coaching Classes
2-hour classes are held once a week for 7 weeks.
Learn how to meet the emotional needs of your child, help your child identify and express their emotions, coach your child through fear and worry, and help your child problem solve.
Prevention Education
Training & workshops provided for parents, childcare workers and others about recognizing, reporting and preventing child physical abuse, sexual abuse and neglect.
Did you know…
Adversity in life is unavoidable, and crisis and trauma can have a life-long impact to the developing brain. To mitigate this, parents who choose to reach out for support actually build stronger Protective Factors for themselves and their children. Factors include:
- Nurturing and Attachment
- Knowledge of Parenting and Child & Youth Development
- Parental Resilience
- Social Connections
- Concrete Support Services for Parents
- Social & Emotional Competence of Children
From: FRIENDS National Resource Center