WHAT IS PRODUCTIVE PARENTS?
“Productive Parents” is a cost-effective workplace parenting program for small and large businesses, offered by the Oklahoma City-County Health Department’s Child Guidance Services.
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS?
For Employer
- Parents/caregivers who are less preoccupied and distracted with parenting worries are more productive and more focused
- Greater loyalty and job satisfaction results when employees feel supported in their workplace
- Parenting classes in the workplace are a benefit that may attract and retain more skilled employees
For Employees
- Opportunity to receive parenting support without having to take leave time away from the workplace
- Less time distracted with parenting worries and more productivity on the job
HOW DOES IT WORK?
Company managers or directors select a convenient time for the Productive Parents program. Group sessions may occur before, during, or after work hours, and also can serve as a lunch ‘n’ learn topic.
WHO ARE THE PROFESSIONALS?
The Child Development Specialists, Speech-Language Pathologists and Psychological Clinicians are all masters-level educated and certified and/or licensed in their respective fields.
HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?
Companies are charged $50 per hour for each group session regardless of the number attending. This small fee reimburses the professional for his or her time, preparation, travel and materials.
CONTACT US TO SCHEDULE A SESSION
For more information about Productive Parents, contact Child Guidance Services at 405-425-4412.
WHAT GROUPS DOES PRODUCTIVE PARENTS OFFER?
Our group topics are led by your employees’ needs and input. If there is a specific topic regarding early childhood development, behavior, or parenting, we will be happy to develop a group tailored to your needs.
Popular topics previously presented are:
- Setting limits
- Positive discipline
- Ages and stages, developmental milestones
- Enhancing language and literacy skills
- Toilet learning
- Common behavior Issues
- Children’s temperament
- Social-emotional development
- Promoting children’s success
- How to choose quality childcare
- Baby signs
- Common challenges with toddlers and preschoolers
- Teaching children to be more cooperative
- Parenting styles
- Bedtime routines
- Speech and language development
Referrals can be provided to individuals and families needing further evaluation, treatment or additional support services.