Parenting Communication Skills

As caregivers, we’ve all had those struggles trying to communicate with our children. Your child isn’t sharing what is going on in their lives. You find yourself lecturing or nagging. They are lost in their electronics and ignore what you are trying to say. You aren’t sure how to communicate appropriately to your child’s age.

To effectively communicate with your child you must first build a relationship with them. You also need an understanding of their brain development. After this, you can learn how to communicate with your child in more effective ways: listening to understand, having empathy, and being present.

Who can attend?

Any caregiver aged 18 or over who is parenting a child or youth

When and where is it offered?

• The class is available as a group workshop and a private class.
• The group class is offered several times per year. Scroll down for upcoming dates.
• You can attend this class online
• In our group workshops, you will have many opportunities to ask questions, learn about yourself and your family, hear others’ experiences, and practice new skills. Many people who attend our workshops say they feel better after attending because they realize that they are not alone.
• In a private class, you will receive the same amount of information as our group workshops, condensed into 3 hours with the facilitator. These are ideal for individuals or couples who want to get started sooner than the next group workshop, can’t attend the group workshops due to work schedules or other personal commitments, or simply prefer a more private setting.

How much does it cost?

Group workshop: $75 per person. Are you attending the class with someone, such as a family member, partner, co-parent, or a friend? Additional participants pay only 50%.

Private session: $325

If you cannot afford the full cost, the group workshop is offered at no cost thanks to funding from the City of Edmonton Family and Community Support Services.

If you'd like to donate to The Family Centre in lieu of paying for the class, you can do so here. All donations go right back into covering the next person who cannot afford the full fee. Please add “Education Services” to the message field.