Positive Parenting Program (Triple P)
The Positive Parenting Program (Triple P) is a free, research-based system designed to help parents build strong, nurturing relationships with their children. The program provides practical tools to manage common parenting challenges, encourage positive behavior, and create a calm, supportive home environment. Triple P helps parents feel confident in guiding their children’s development, promoting healthy habits, and reducing stress for the whole family.
Positive Parenting Program (Triple P) Overview
Who It’s For
Triple P is open to Durham County parents and caregivers of children ages 0–5 who want to learn positive, effective parenting strategies in a supportive setting. Two versions are offered:
- Level 3: Offered in one-time, 2-hour topic-related sessions and 4-week series covering topics such as routines, behavior management, encouraging cooperation from children, and school readiness.
- Level 4 Group: 8-week series including five in-person classes (2 hours each), three 20-minute individual phone consultations, and a final group session.
Why It Matters
Triple P empowers parents to build healthy family relationships, prevent behavior problems before they start, and help children develop self-control, problem-solving skills, and emotional awareness. Families who participate often report feeling calmer, more confident, and more connected.
What You’ll Learn
Parents and caregivers gain practical skills for:
- Encouraging positive behavior and cooperation
- Setting clear expectations and consistent routines
- Managing tantrums and other challenging behaviors calmly
- Reducing stress and improving confidence
- Strengthening family relationships through positive communication
What to Expect
- Level 3: Offered in one-time, 2-hour topic-related sessions and 4-week series covering topics such as routines, behavior management, encouraging cooperation from children, and school readiness
- Level 4 Group: 8-week series including five in-person classes (2 hours each), three 20-minute individual phone consultations, and a final group session
- Offered free of charge to all Durham County families
- Led by certified facilitators trained in the Triple P curriculum
Triple P sessions are led by trained Parent Educators from the Welcome Baby team. Each facilitator brings expertise, compassion, and real-life understanding of the joys and challenges of parenting. Classes are interactive, respectful, and designed to meet families where they are.
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