Are you also interested in Mediation Education?
(required for Iowa District 6 - see further details below)
**Mediation Education is required in District 6 of Iowa,
which includes the following counties: Johnson, Tama, Benton, Iowa, Jones and Linn.
If you live in one of these counties, please choose "Yes, I'd like Mediation Education."

What's Covered

In this bundled course, we will combine Being Better Parents to Children in the Middle and Mediation Education (video provided by Mediation Services of Eastern Iowa).

We will discuss how to be sensitive to the thoughts and feelings of children while learning to navigate the changes taking place within your family.

Bundled course cost is $60 per registrant.

Typically, this is a $70 course value, but if you bundle them

together at the time of registration, we offer them both for a total of $60!

Topics Include:

  • Children's Needs & Healing Techniques

How to validate your child mentally and emotionally to help them process changes and begin healing.

  • Parenting Skills for Parents Living Apart

How to positively communicate and work together for the good of all.

  • Navigating Family Relationships

How to strengthen family supports and stay connected.

  • Sharing Financial Responsibility

How to collaborate to meet your child’s needs, wants, and unforeseen expenses.

  • Healing and Self-Care for Parents

How to implement self-care routines and access support resources.

  • Mediation Education

How to communicate effectively towards a mutually beneficial outcome.

What to expect & plan for:

  • The bundled course runs just over 3 hours with a couple of short breaks

  • You'll need a phone or computer with a working camera

  • In order to receive your completion certificate, you'll need to be present and participate (by entering your comments in the chat when prompted)

  • You may have a guest watch with you but only one certificate will be given per paid registration

  • Choose a time when distractions will be at a minimum for you

  • Interesting and valuable insight will be provided, so plan to take notes

Questions?

What if I am unable to make it to the class after I register?

Class fees are non-refundable but you can reschedule within 30 days if you are unable to attend. Please email us at [email protected] as soon as possible to reschedule. 

When will I receive the Zoom link for my online class?

The Zoom link for your class will be sent to the email you provided when filling out the registration at least 24 hours before your class. If you don't see one, check your spam folder. If you are unable to find your Zoom link email us at [email protected] and let us know what class date you're signed up for.

When will I get my completion certificate?

We'll email you a copy of your certificate within 48 hours of completing the course.

Still have a question? Email us and we'll get back to you soon.