Class Participant Testimonials

Not sure about taking Parenting 101? Read the testimonials below from parents who have completed the class!

"I must say yesterday's session has me feeling supercharged and ready to jump back in the ring of parenthood. This is just what I needed!! :) Direction, support and information. I got way more out of just one Operation: PARENT meeting that I have with many hours and hundreds of dollars worth of private family counseling.

I am happy to say that just in the last 24 hours, we have ELIMNATED the bedroom computer, deleted 180 facebook "friends" and had a 2-hour pow-wow with her last night. The family is taking a new direction!"
--Karen

"Operation: PARENT equips us with information about what our children are actually facing in adolescence today. It is eye-opening, thought-provoking, heart-breaking and refreshing all at once. It also introduces us to a network of parents in our community who are also trying to raise future adults!."
--Tiffany

"Parents need to be getting this information. Can we make it part of back-to-school night?"
--Jenn

"This group wasn't at all what I expected. There is something profound to learn that applies to all of our children in a small group experience."
--Terri Griffin

"I now feel empowered to do what I need to do as a mother of teenagers."
--Mother of two students at South Oldham High School

"I am inspired and empowered by the support and lessons in this program."
--Mother of two

"This opportunity has both increased and created an awareness to parenting a teen---both with dialogues that are wise to have on an on-going basis and hour to best assess your teen and what they are tempted to try."
--Barb Carpenter

I believe this class validates parents being involved in, and active in, their childs' lives. It is OKAY to discipline your child."
--Melissa Mueller

"I believe (this class) can help any and all families. It is eye opening. It helps hearing from others in the class talk about their families, and realizing you're not alone."
--Janet Klein

"It's a big world out there and you need all the help in making sure your child and you are prepared. This class really enlightend me on how this can be done."
--Mary Ruckreigel

"Great opportunity to communicate with parents confronting the same issues. ...Bill Oliver's videos are a valuable tool."
--Cathee Young

"One of the greatest benefits is learning to recognize the signs of drug and alcohol abuse and how to intervene. The 'Dangers of the Internet' also helped me be more informed and better prepared to help children."
--Mary Jo Ellis

"An hour or two a week is well worth the time to bond with other parents on such serious issues facing our children."
--Madge Roshkowski

"Knowledge is power! ...Especially in this day and age with so much technology!"
--Sue Mellitt

"This class is an eye-opener for parents and gives clear cut directions for parents."
--Wendy Wolf

"It was worth every minute and every penny!"
--Jennifer Strack

"this class really informs you about teen issues and what to do about them. Topics about how to keep your kids safe are invaluable. Also helpful was the conversation with other parents about various situations that our kids are getting into."
--Jennifer D.

"This class has been very empowering to me in so many ways! Every parent (and not just moms) need to attend. It should be a requirement!"
--Kara S.

"I think the most important thing I will take away from (the Parenting 101 classes) is how important it is for us, as parents to continue to "get in the way" of our children. It is what I feel like I have been doing, but then I sometimes felt like I was being too over-protective. It is reassuring to know that I am not alone, and that what I am doing is not only okay, but actually encouraged by people who have already been through this. I have also especially enjoyed learning from other parents what things have worked for their families. It almost makes me wish we had a group that met regularly to discuss situations that arise with our teens, just to hear how others have dealt with similar issues."
--Colleen Salazar

"I feel like my husband and I do a good job of raising our kids, but there are so many things out there in the world today that we need to be aware of."
--anonymous

"Operation: PARENT gives us the tools we need to be strong in being good parents, despite the negagtive messages we get all over TV, movies, magazines, etc."
--Rose Mazar

"This class has opened my eyes to all the obstacles children face today with and without their friends present."
--Bobbie Young

"This class has equipped me with words that I can use to raise a healthy teenager. I feel very informed and empowered."
--Barbara Rumser

"This class has increased my awareness about the toxic culture our children are exposed to, and how our job as parents is to get in the way."
--DeeDee Kelly