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Parenting Education
Practical tools for parents raising strong-willed, challenging children.
Evidence-based. Interactive. Community-building. And it actually works.
Parenting a difficult child is one of the loneliest experiences a parent can have. Everyone seems to have advice. Nobody seems to actually understand. And the harder you try, the more it can feel like you’re failing.
Our Parenting Education program exists because parenting skills are exactly that — skills. They can be learned. They can be practiced. And when they’re taught in a structured, evidence-based environment alongside other parents who are going through the same thing, they tend to actually change the dynamic at home.
This is a 10-week, curriculum-based course designed specifically for parents of difficult, strong- willed, and challenging children. It is high-energy, interactive, and built around real situations. You will leave not just with knowledge — but with a different way of seeing your child and engaging with them.
Who this is for
This program is designed for parents who feel stuck. Parents who have tried everything and keep hitting the same wall. Parents who love their child deeply and are exhausted by how hard things have gotten.
You do not need to be in crisis to benefit. Some of the most engaged participants are parents who are doing reasonably well and want to do better.
What the curriculum covers
The course is structured to build progressively over 10 weeks, starting with foundational understanding and moving toward advanced application. Topics include:
What makes this different
The peer community is part of the program
Sitting in a room with other parents who are dealing with what you’re dealing with is itself therapeutic. The isolation lifts. The shame reduces. The energy in the room is different from anything you’ve experienced in a one-on-one setting.
The course formally builds a support group at its conclusion — so the community you develop during the 10 weeks doesn’t disappear when the course ends.
Accessible locations
We bring this program to where families already are — schools, churches, community centers, and our offices. Transportation should not be a barrier to better parenting support.
Welcoming environment
Sessions include food. Sessions include energy. This is not a sterile clinical environment. It is designed to feel accessible, warm, and worth showing up for.
What to expect when you enroll
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Contact us: Call or email to find out when the next session forms and where it will be held.
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Registration: Complete a brief registration. [Confirm with Cornerstone: whether there is a screening or intake process.]
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Orientation: The first session orients parents to the curriculum, the format, and group expectations
- 410-week course: Weekly sessions, approximately [confirm duration] per session. Attendance at all sessions is strongly encouraged for maximum benefit.
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Support group formation: At the conclusion of the course, participants are connected into an ongoing peer support group.
Who this service is for
Parenting Education is available to any parent or caregiver in the greater Cincinnati area. No prior involvement with Cornerstone is required to enroll.
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