Triple P

A Parent Enrichment Course

Triple P is a FREE program that helps parents with specific challenges they have with their children whether in a session, discussion group, or one-on-one conversation. The Triple P program is held on a specific day and time. Just Say Something has two trained professionals that can assist parents in the following ways…

Triple P for Baby is designed to support parents during the transition to parenthood and throughout their baby’s first year of life. It helps parents develop a positive relationship with their baby, respond to their needs, and promote healthy development. TRIPLE P FOR BABY IS AVAILABLE ONLY IN SPANISH.

The program includes eight sessions, which can be delivered individually or in one-on-one conversations:

• Session 1: Positive Parenting – Understanding positive parenting and early child development.
• Session 2: Responding to Your Baby – Strategies for bonding, teaching new skills, and understanding crying and sleep.
• Session 3: Survival Skills – Coping with emotions like stress, anxiety, and sadness.
• Session 4: Partner Support – Navigating relationship changes and improving communication.
• Sessions 5-7: Implementing Parenting Routines – Setting goals and practicing strategies with practitioner support.

Parents must commit to all eight sessions, and the first four can be taken during pregnancy or after the baby is born.

Triple P for Children ages 0-12 is designed to help parents resolve specific issues they may be having with a particular child through seminars, discussion groups or one-on-one conversations.

This program includes various sessions and discussion topics, which may be delivered in a group or individually:

Seminars:

• Session 1: The power of positive parenting
• Session 2: Raising confident and competent children.
• Session 3: Raising resilient children to avoid at-risk behaviors like underage use of alcohol, tobacco, marijuana, opioids and other substances.

Discussion Groups:

• Hassle free shopping with children.
• Managing fighting and aggression
• Developing good bedtime routines
• Dealing with disobedience

One-on-One Conversations (Primary Care):

• For parents of children birth to 12 years
• Meet one-on-one with one of our trained professionals.
• Focused on simple challenges (ex. consistent bedtime)

Triple P for Teens ages 12-17 is designed to help parents of teens navigate the challenges of adolescence with positive parenting strategies through a seminar series provided in 90-minute sessions. The program focuses on:

• Building strong parent-teen relationships
• Setting clear expectations and boundaries
• Teaching problem-solving and communication skills
• Helping teens manage emotions and develop independence.

Seminar Series:

• Session 1: Raising Responsible Teenagers – Encourages responsibility, respect, and reliability.
• Session 2: Raising Competent Teenagers – Focuses on communication, discipline, and problem-solving.
• Session 3: Getting Teenagers Connected – Helps teens develop healthy friendships and confidence.

Each seminar provides practical tools and a take-home tip sheet to help parents implement positive changes right away.

The next “Triple P” Parenting Enrichment Course for English Speaking parents of young children will be held on Mondays, May 5-19, 2025; September 8-20, 2025; and November 10-24, 2025. The next “Triple P” Parenting Enrichment Course for English Speaking parents of teens will be held on Mondays, August 11-25, 2025; October 13-27, 2025; and December 1-15, 2025.

For more information on Triple P for Spanish speaking parents, contact Mally Mitchell, Director of Hispanic Services at 864-467 -4099. Or for more information on Triple for English speaking parents, contact Kristin Seward, SFP Coordinator at 864-467-4099.