Positive Parenting Support
We believe that parenting is a lifelong journey filled with joy, challenges, and endless growth. Our carefully curated classes provide a nurturing space for parents to connect, learn, and thrive together. Explore our classes below and join our vibrant community of like-minded parents dedicated to raising happy, resilient children. Dive in and discover the transformative power of The Village Well.
Upcoming Classes
Free Workshop First Friday in January January 3, 2025
Often, we view our kids' challenging behaviors as a deficit, willful defiance, or a problem that can be solved with punishment or consequences. In many cases, our kids just don't have the skills to behave productively. This free workshop will help you to reframe behaviors as skills and teach your child to learn the skills in a positive, conflict-free manner.
Class Catalog
My Toddler Is Driving Me Bonkers!
Toddlers can be both delightful and demanding! Join our workshop for parents navigating the "terrible twos" and threenager stages. Gain valuable parenting tips, motivation, and connect with a supportive community. During this workshop, you'll have the opportunity to share your specific parenting challenges and receive individualized coaching to help you navigate this exciting but challenging phase of parenting.
Managing Groups of High Energy Kids
Explore energizers, icebreakers, attention-grabbers, transition activities, engaging games, and establishing ground rules and agreements—all essential aspects of effectively managing groups of children.
Get Off That Phone!
In this workshop series, we'll discuss concerns with phones, gaming, and screens that may be impacting your relationship with your child. Together, we'll explore strategies to partner with your kids effectively in managing screen time that emphasizes the safety and growth of your kid, and a harmonious family interactions.
How to Stay Calm When Your Kids Are Not
In this workshop we will dive into habits, tools, and techniques that foster regulation for both you and your children. We will provide practical insights and strategies to help manage stress and enhance overall well-being for the entire family.
Parenting with Generational Wisdom
All parents possess a wealth of cultural wisdom, reflected in our family values. Many of us also carry generational wounds that can hinder us from reaching our full potential. Participants will gain concrete tools to honor traditions, identify triggers, and heal past wounds. This allows us to nurture healthier family dynamics and relationships.
Power Without Struggle
Discover effective strategies for ending power struggles with your children. This workshop delves into the root causes of power struggles, methods for preventing them, and techniques for maintaining composure when faced with challenges. Gain valuable insights and practical tools to create harmonious interactions and promote positive communication within your family.
Disrupting Homophobia and Transphobia
This workshop is designed to empower educators in recognizing and addressing homophobia and transphobia in today's contentious political landscape. We aim to create inclusive and supportive environments for all students.
Mindfulness for Busy Parents and Teachers
Parents and educators often experience stress and frustration when they try to exert control over their children's behavior, efforts, and achievements. The Truth is, the only thing we can control is our own mindset and responses. Mindfulness offers a powerful approach to intentionally choosing our responses and emotions, especially during challenging situations.
Raising Siblings Without Drama
Are you tired of your kids' constant bickering, fighting, and meanness causing chaos at home? Join our workshop for practical tips, tricks, and tools to bring peace back to your dinner table and living room. We'll also address how to respond when tensions escalate. Bring your questions and situations for personalized guidance. Ready to create a harmonious environment?
Understanding and Interrupting Triggers
Do you ever feel the urge to yell, punish, or walk away when faced with certain child behaviors, while others seem to roll off your back? Do you notice that one child triggers you more than another? These triggers often point to unresolved issues, and our children have a way of bringing them to the surface.
Transition to Kindergarten
This workshop helps parents understand and prepare for the shift from preK to K. Will there be naps? What do we do about bathroom accidents? Does my kiddo need to read at a certain level? We’ve got answers to these and all your other questions. This workshop is co-facilitated by a Kindergarten teacher, and a parent coach to help with the transition for your kid and for you!
Classroom and Group Management Bootcamp Part 1 & 2
This workshop is structured as two 90-minute sessions for optimal learning and engagement. Positive youth development is grounded in four key principles: safety, relationship building, youth participation, and community involvement.
Supporting Spirited Kids (including ADHD, Behavioral Challenges, and Special Needs)
You may encounter a subset of children who demand a significant amount of your time and energy. These children often experience intense emotions that manifest in impulsive and challenging behaviors. Traditional methods of connection, setting boundaries, and behavior support may not be as effective with them. Additionally, some of these children may have ADHD or past trauma. In this workshop, you'll gain valuable insights on how to effectively support these Spirited Children in a manner that meets their unique needs.
Coaching & Education
Schedule a free coaching session!
Book a 1:1 session with Village Well founder Ed Center and start your journey to more calm and connection with your kids.
Book a workshop for your school or organization
Bring The Village Well to your school or organization. We provide powerful, interactive, and fun workshops for parents and/or staff. Virtual or in-person.
Tremendous job Village Well team! I really appreciate what you’ve created and I gained so much. I hope I can look back years from now and know this is where my parenting journey made a breakthrough and I continue to expand as the mother I strive to be.
- Nikki T. (Workshop Attendee)