Can you teach parenting from a distance to others?

Are you going back to school to learn how to parent from a distance because the children in your heart don't live in your home? Then what might help are websites that offer guidelines about how to parent at a distance. Sacramento needs more adult education courses in how to parent from a distance. Before you take any courses in parenting from a distance, read the book, Dear Judge: Children's Letters to the Judge.

Sometimes kids can be the best teachers of how to parent from a distance. Or collect letters from your own children to learn from on the topic of parenting from a distance, what the kids really would like, especially if they're in the age 9-12 category or are teenagers. Try some of the online parenting classes. See the site, Parenting Classes Courses|Teens|FREE & CPS-Family Court .

There are, however, numerous parenting classes in Sacramento. See the parenting classes given at: Family and Community Educational Services, 6905 San Angelo Court, Citrus Heights, CA 95621-4322 USA See the website, Sacramento Parenting Classes Sacramento Family and Community.

This class is for parents of children ages 5 to 18. It is designed to help develop the communication and discipline skills to meet the concerns of parents today. All ages and stages are discussed including those challenging, but also rewarding, teen years. This class meets for for 6 sessions , two hours each session. This class will help you:

* Recognize the different styles of parenting * Avoid power struggles

* Develop effective communication skills * Apply natural and logical consequences

* Use a problem handling model * Hold effective family meetings

Kaiser members: $70 single / $105 couple

Non-Kaiser members: $80 single / $120 couple

Fees include a Parent’s Guide Workbook, a completion certificate, class handouts and supplies. Active Parenting (6 sessions) is for parents of children ages 5 to 18

All classes open to the public. Childcare is not provided. Classes start at 7:00 P.M.

Schedule

Register for Active Parenting

Toddler 1, 2, 3, 4, Parents.

This class is for parents of toddlers, ages 1 to 4. It is designed to help you develop a positive relationship with your child from day one. This class meets for 4 sessions, an hour and a half each session. This class will help you:

* Build a bond with your child * Manage problems such as tantrums

* Use discipline methods that work * Understand your child at different ages and stages

* Childproof your home * Find great ways to care for yourself

Kaiser members: $60 single / $90 couple

Non-Kaiser members: $70 single / $105 couple

Fees include a Parent’s Guide Workbook, a completion certificate, class handouts and supplies.

All classes open to the public. Childcare is not provided. Classes start at 7:00 P.M.

Schedule

Register for 1, 2, 3, 4, Parents!

Resources online for parenting from a distance

The Long Distance Parent - Long Distance Parenting

Other Online Long Distance Parenting Resources |

Long Distance Parenting after Divorce

Long Distance Parenting

The Absentee Parent - Parenting From A Distance: ParentsWorld

Long Distance Parenting Doesn't Have to be a Challenge Publication: Parenting from a Distance [PDF]

Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.995 Diana Mercer: Tips for Long Distance Parenting

Indiana Parenting Time Guidelines