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.

Parent Education Events
2024-2025:

Redirecting Children’s Behavior with Dr. Deborah Fry
Thursday, September 12 (free intro), 19, 26, Oct 3 and 10 at 9:15am

Birds & Bees with Mary Flo Ridley and Megan Michelson
Sunday, September 22 at 4pm
This event is hosted at and by St. Luke’s United Methodist Church

Toilet Learning vs Toilet Training with Jerri Thompson
Wednesday, September 25 at 9:15am

The Increase of Anxiety in Children & Parents with Kim Swales
Wednesday, October 23 at 9:15am

Beyond St. Paul’s School: Navigating the HISD Application Process with Todd Paulus
Wednesday, November 6 at 9:15am

Understanding Sensory Development with Brittany Smith of Empower Pediatric Therapy
Thursday, November 14 at 9:15am

All About Kindergarten with Cassie Gonzales
Friday, November 22 at 9:15am 

Sturdy, Nurturing Parenting: Balancing Boundaries with Love with Prerna Richards
Wednesday, January 8 at 10-11am CST Zoom

Topic TBD with Dr. Kim Swales
Thursday, February 27 at 9:15am

New!!!

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?