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.

Also see our parenting tips here.

Groups are offered in the following Iowa communities:

• Des Moines
• Indianola
• Perry
• Winterset
• Dubuque

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