Parents Anonymous® Community Parent Groups

Parents Anonymous® Community Parent Groups are weekly meetings, open to any interested parent, based on the model developed by the national Parents Anonymous® organization more than thirty years ago.  They offer a supportive, non-threatening environment where parents discuss communication, discipline, child development, parental roles, methods for successfully dealing with the everyday stresses of parenting, and other issues that impact parenting behavior.  To reinforce their new attitudes, parents practice new behaviors at home and discuss the results at the group each week.  Studies have shown that this model of adult learning produces the most positive change.  Parents develop personal competencies, increase their ability to deal with stress, and significantly expand their knowledge of child development. 

To join a group, call 515.255.9490 or e-mail info@familydirectionsiowa.org.

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Fort Des Moines Open Bible Church
1116 Army Post Road

Des Moines
Parent and Children’s Program and Lunch
12:30-2:00 PM Mondays

Grace United Methodist Church
3700 Cottage Grove

Des Moines
Parent and Children’s Program and Snacks
6:00-7:30 PM Mondays

Stork’s Nest and Family Nest
115 East Washington, Suite 5
Winterset, IA 50278
6:00-7:00 PM Mondays

Epworth United Methodist Church
412 Euclid Avenue

Des Moines
Parent and Children’s Program and Supper
5:30-7:00 PM Tuesdays

Family Directions of Iowa
1211 Vine St. Suite 2140

West Des Moines
Parents of Teens & Teens Program and
Snacks
5:30-6:30PM Wednesdays

Groups are offered in the following Iowa communities:

• Des Moines
• Indianola
• Winterset
• Perry

Diversified Programs for:

• Latino Families
• Teen Parents
• Grandparents & Caregivers
• Fathers and Mothers in Reentry

Onsite Programs for:

• Mothers in Prison
• Mothers in Prison & their Children
• Mothers in Violators Programs