Parent Education Program

St. Paul’s School speaks to the needs of families by providing quality care for their children and assisting them with the tools needed for parenting. We are committed to offering a quality Parent Education program that prepares our families for the pressures and concerns of parenting today. The program introduces parents to experts in the fields of Child Development and Early Childhood Education. Additionally it allows families to participate in their child’s school community.

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Parent Education Events
2025-2026:

Toilet Learning vs Toilet Training with Jerri Thompson
Thursday, September 11, 9:15 to 10:45am 

Understanding Typical Language Development & Recognizing Signs of Communication Delays with Allison Kaiser – Parish School
Thursday, September 18 at 9:15am

The Increasing Levels of Anxiety in Children and Parents – with Kim Swales
Thursday, October 23 at 9:15am

All About Kindergarten with Cassie Gonzales and Nadia McKenzie
Friday, December 5 at 9:15am

Beyond Obedience: Raising Resilient Kids with Co-Regulation Strategies with Prerna Richards
Monday, January 12 at 10-11am CST via Zoom
 
Sturdy Parenting vs Gentle Parenting: How Do We Know Which Method is Best? with Kim Swales 
Thursday, February 19 at 9:15am in person

Linking Language & Learning with Allison Kaiser – Parish School
Monday, March 2nd at 9:15am
 


Podcast recommendations from kim cima:

Check out these podcasts we’re sharing as an extension of the Parent Education program provided at St. Paul’s School! Happy listening!

Dr. Aliza Pressman - Is Your Kid Running the Show? How to Put an End to Power Struggles

Raising Parents with Emily Oster - Have We Forgotten How to Discipline?

The Mel Robbins Podcast: Harvard Psychologist Dr Stuart Ablon Shares 6 Words That Will Change Your Family


The parent education program at St. Paul’s has been so beneficial for me and my family. Parenting is a beautiful and challenging journey, and we’ve been afforded many opportunities to grow in our parenting journey and learn more about how to be better for our children.