Parenting program

The Incredible Years is based on well-established behavior/social learning principles that describe how behaviors are learned and how they can be changed. This program was developed as a cost-effective prevention method that can be used by families with young children to prevent serious discipline problems.

At the core of this approach is the idea that adults and children can change behavior as a result of regular communication and consistent follow-through. When children are disobedient and families become disrupted, it is sometimes necessary to consider not only the child’s behavior, but also parents’ responses to that behavior.

Group leaders conduct the program with empathy and compassion. Our goal is to provide positive parenting education and support in an effort to help parents (and their families) realize their maximum potential.

The Incredible Years program meets once a week for 10-14 weeks, depending on the curriculum used. Groups are part of a collaborative process, in which participants share what they have learned, and learn from one another.

We offer FREE child care and meals during groups. This program is FREE and open to caregivers in St. Louis City. The Incredible Years is offered in the community at a variety of locations.

Each group member will have an opportunity to participate in the collaborative process. Everyone will have the chance to ask questions and voice concerns.