Practical Solutions to Tough Childhood Problems - Parenting Through Tough Kid Moments - Facilitator’s Guide

Oct 22, 2026

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Facilitator’s Guide for Parenting Through Tough Kid Moments provides research-based and field-tested guidance for running parent-training groups. It includes background on the program, defines the target audience, and explains how the sessions are structured and delivered. The guide also covers course development, recruitment and setup, strategies to keep parents engaged, session preparation and session-note outlines, plus troubleshooting for challenging parent circumstances and special cases.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryResearch & Report

FormatPDF

Pages44

Reading Time1 h 51 min

AccessFree to download

Facilitator’s Guide: Parenting Through Tough Kid Moments

Section 1: About the Program

Section 2: Developing Your Parenting Course

Section 3: Getting Started

Section 4: Tips for Keeping Parents on Board

Section 5: Things They Never Tell You About Running a Successful Parent-Training Group

Section 6: How to Teach the Sessions and Session Notes

Section 7: Troubleshooting

Practical Solutions to Tough Childhood Problems PARENTING THROUGH Tough Kid Moments William R. Jenson, Ph. D. Ginger Rhode, Ph.D. Melanie Hepworth Neville, M.A. FACI LITATOR’S GUIDE Provides tips from research and over 30 years of experience conducting parenting groups For use with parenting groups © 2019 William R. Jenson Except as expressly permitted under the United States Copyright Act of 1976, no materials in this manual or in the accompanying PowerPoint presentations may be used, reproduced, or distributed in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, without the prior written permission of the publisher. Published in the United States by Ancora Publishing 21 West 6th Avenue Eugene, Oregon 97401 [ancorapublishing.com](ancorapublishing.com) ISBN: 978-1-59909-107-5 For use with Parenting Through Tough Kid Moments by William R. Jenson, Ginger Rhode, and Melanie Hepworth-Neville ISBN: 978-1-59909-088-7 Cover and interior design by Nick Siegrist Illustrations by Tom Oling and Tom Zilis [Additional art provided by clipart.com](Additional art provided by clipart.com). © 2017 Jupiterimages Corporation. To download PowerPoint slides, go to [ancorapublishing.com/parenting](ancorapublishing.com/parenting) TABLE OF CONTENTS Facilitator’s Guide: Parenting Through Tough Kid Moments SECTION 1: About the Program ........................................................ 1 A Little Bit of History ............................................................................................................. 1 Who Is the Program For? ..................................................................................................... 2 How Does the Program Work? ......................................................................................... 3 Does Parent Training Work? .............................................................................................. 5 SECTION 2: Developing Your Parenting Course ............................. 7 Study the Program ................................................................................................................. 7 Arrange for an Assistant ...................................................................................................... 7 Secure Funding ......................................................................................................................... 8 SECTION 3: Getting Started .............................................................. 9 Recruit Parents ......................................................................................................................... 9 Set Up the Parent-Training Environment ..................................................................... 9 Location 9 Equipment 10 SECTION 4: Tips for Keeping Parents on Board ...........................11 Childcare 11 Transportation 11 Social Activities 12 Social Support 12 Reminder the Night Before 12 Weekly Newsletter 12 SECTION 5: Things They Never Tell You About Running a Successful Parent-Training Group ............................................... 13 Do Your Homework 13 Use Humor 13 Be More Like Them 14 Acknowledge That Parenting Is Never Perfect 14 Be Open and Provide Details About Yourself 14 Use the Successful Parent Strategy 15 SECTION 6: How to Teach the Sessions and Session Notes .........16 Preparing for the Sessions ................................................................................................ 16 Running the Sessions ........................................................................................................... 17 Session 1 Notes: Chapter 1. Wondering About Your Sanity? 18 Session 2 Notes: Chapter 2. Management and Expectations 19 Session 3 Notes: Chapter 3. More Positive Stuff to Manage the Behaviors That Drive You Crazy 20 Session 4 Notes: Chapter 4. Getting Your Child to Mind Without Losing Yours 22

FAQs

Who can facilitate the parenting groups described in this guide?

School psychologists, social workers, school counselors, behavior specialists, and teachers can facilitate the groups.

What does the guide include for developing and organizing a parenting course?

It covers studying the program, arranging for an assistant, securing funding, recruiting parents, and setting up the training environment, including location and equipment.

How does the guide support teaching sessions and taking session notes?

It provides instructions for preparing and running sessions and includes detailed session-notes chapters for multiple sessions, plus booster session notes for problem-solving and new challenges.

What troubleshooting topics are covered for difficult parent situations?

It addresses troubleshooting scenarios such as insular or overwhelmed parents, special-needs parents, parents who want to run the group, “yes, but” parents, parents as siblings, misattribution, permissive vs. tough limit-setting, and unattached parents.

Oct 22, 2026

Uploaded by Angel