Common Sense Parenting (CSP)

Raising children is often one of the most fulfilling experiences of your life. Parenting is both extremely important and extremely difficult. Today parents face greater challenges than ever before due to modern challenges. This has led parents to becoming less and less confident in their parenting skills.
 Parenting is a tough job; we can help you learn additional skills to improve your parenting success and mediating the challenges your family faces. This is sure to reduce stress and strengthen bonds. Footsteps Counseling offers Common Sense Parenting classes at no cost to you. CSP classes help you develop positive parenting strategies. These classes are effective and practical. The classes are designed to help parents who have toddlers, pre-school, school-aged, Tweens and adolescents. 


What The Program Addresses

Praising your child effectively
Teaching your child self-control
Teaching your child social skills
Improve communication and relationship with your child.
Calming down Strategies
Identifying and implementing positive and negative consequences.
Preventative teaching


Improve Your Family’s Wellness

Once these skills are learned they can be implemented to improve your family’s function. Families experience reduced stress and conflict. The best part is that they report increased togetherness and more effective communication.  


We Understand the Challenges You’re Experiencing
 
We offer classes throughout the year. Classes are offered in Aberdeen, SD and Huron, SD. This group consists of six weekly sessions that scaffold on each other. You will be in class with the same participants each week. Because the other participants have children the same age as your child, they often can understand and share in your joys and frustrations. This often provides a sense of community and understanding amongst group members. Our parenting educators are trained and certified in the Common Sense Parenting (CSP) program which is developed by Boystown. This program is evidence based and proven to promote effective teaching skills and experiencing positive outcomes.  Our Parent educators are experienced in teaching and training parents to be more successful with ease at the most important job of your life. If you are interested in becoming a participant in this group, please contact our office. 


Experience Community Support

The cost of this class is free to participants. This commitment will invest in yourself and your family. It will help you gain skills and confidence that offers higher return for your investment in creating a closer and peaceful family.


Materials Included 
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This class and its materials are completely free of charge. With it, you receive a book packed with information on parenting skills and frequently asked questions, and a parent workbook which allows you to work through behavioral issues you are currently experiencing with your children. All this with the guidance of our informed instructors who are there to help support your journey in parenthood!
While we can’t solve every issue you may face, we can offer support and skills to help you ease up household tension and nurture your bond with your children.
We encourage you to join us!

Our Office Location:

Aberdeen
121 4th Ave SW, Suite 1
Aberdeen, SD 57401


 
 Aberdeen CSP Class Start Dates 2023
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*Please contact our office for current class offerings.


All Classes are free! Call 605-725-2155 to get registered for CSP class. 



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