EQUIP: Parenting Education & Children’s Classes

Aspire offers parenting education focused on pregnancy through the first few years of a child’s life. In addition, we provide childbirth education classes, positive parenting classes, parent/toddler enrichment classes, relationship classes, and financial classes. Aspire EQUIP programs seek to empower relationships between parents and children so that caregivers are knowledgeable, responsive and interact effectively with and on behalf of children. This program is for both men and women. This is an incentive-based program, so clients “earn” points while they learn about pre and post-natal care, positive life choices, discipline/parenting techniques, and practical life skills. Then they can use their points to buy things in our boutique such as diapers, wipes, baby clothing up to size 2T, equipment and other supplies.

Current parenting programs:

• BrightCourse digital and in-person classes on a full range of topics from prenatal care to toddlers, milestones, relationships, life choices, finances, discipline, and more. These can be delivered in person with a coach, online via text/Email or in a group setting. Email Anette at education@aspirepagosa.org if you would like to sign up. All classes are free.
• Positive Parenting Program – 8 classes with specific instruction on how to bring out the best in your child from baby to three years old. Strategies on understanding behavior, mindfulness and support. Our next class begins September 2nd – earn a $20 City Market gift card per person per class! Email education@aspirepagosa.org to Register. 
• Mommy & Me Classes – 1st & 3rd Mondays at 11:00 am – Help your child learn about science, math, social/emotional skills, and reading all through engaging activities and play!
• Coffee & Kiddos Playgroup: Every Monday at 10:00AM come hang out with other Moms and let your kids play!
• Men’s Classes on the Role of a Father, Authentic Manhood, and Practical Fatherhood to encourage men to be an active and supportive father to their kids regardless of relationship status with the mother of their child. Please let us know if you are interested in men’s classes!
• Mom’s Bible Study:  Tuesdays at 11:00AM.  Childcare included
• Co-Parenting and Step-parenting Curriculum

For Family Resources, information on child care, child development, health facilities, and community resources, please visit the Early Childhood Council of Archuleta County.