ISU Offering Free Virtual Courses for Parents

The following are a few upcoming virtual educational offerings provided by Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. Foster parent credit is available for all courses marked with an asterisk*.

The Science of Parenting: Understanding Research and Reality*

Learn about how parenting realities are different, and be introduced to five helpful tools and techniques.

One-hour virtual workshop on Feb. 24

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The Science of Parenting: Positive Discipline*

See positive discipline as an opportunity to build positive parent-child relationships.

One-hour virtual workshop on Mar. 3

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Helping Families interACT*

Learn tools to improve your family relationships and help your personal growth.

Six-week virtual program starting January 31

Families with children third through sixth grade

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Our Bookshelf

Parents learn about a technique called dialogic reading and get ideas on how to make reading fun at home.

Four 30-minute virtual program

Variety of dates found on website

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