First Five Years, an Active Parenting series is a free, informative class offered to parents of children ages birth to 5 years old. Fundamental skills and attitudes necessary for successful parenting in early childhood are taught in this three-session series. Ages and stages of development, parenting styles, non-violent discipline skills, building a bond through play, routine and discipline are covered in this class! Parents receive a free parent workbook and certificate of completion at the end of the series. Registration is required.
Active Parenting First Five Years workshop!
Free - June 15th, 22nd & 29th (2026)
Class will be held at the Agriculture Center 831 College Ave. Lancaster, OH 43130
Class Information
Classes are located at Connexion West 625 Garfield Ave. Lancaster, OH 43130
to families 3 different ways
for parents with children ages birth to 10 years old!
Focus on the topics “Dealing with Disobedience”, “Developing Good Bedtime Routines”, “Managing Fighting and Aggression”, and “Hassle-Free Shopping and Hassle-Free Mealtime with Children”. These supportive, small group programs connect parents raising young children. Each of these two hour workshops are offered as stand-alone classes, so feel free to join us for as many of the topics that may benefit you and your family!
Triple P Group Birth- 12 years
This is an 8-session course that discuss the Power of Positive Parenting techniques what causes kids’ behaviors, setting goals for change and giving direction kids are likely to follow. The parents registered for this program meet 5 times and then have 3 one-on-one phone/in-person sessions with the group facilitator to make the information really work for their family!
Triple P Primary Care
Geared to meet the individual needs of your family. Consult 15-30 minutes individually with a facilitator to discuss Separation Anxiety, Whining, Tantrums, Sharing, Toilet Training, Sleep Patterns, and other topics you would like more information on to assist you as you are raising your young child. These free meetings will take place at an agreed upon location between the facilitator and the parent (Agriculture Center, library, school, home, etc.).
> Triple P Primary Care Tip Sheet
Triple P Teen Group
FREE- 8-session course that or parents and caregivers (grandparents, other relatives, guardians, etc.) of children from 13 through age 17. Learn how to get more of the behavior you like from your children and less of what you don’t. Discussions will include a comfortable, non-judgmental environment, giving directions teens are likely to follow and discovering you are not alone in the parenting struggle. Join us and receive a $10 gift card just for attending, plus a chance to win a raffle prize!
Class will be held at the Agriculture Center 831 College Ave. Lancaster, OH 43130
Triple P Group Birth- 12 years
FREE- 8-session course that for parents and caregivers of children from birth through age 12 years. This class will cover the power of positive parenting techniques, tips for strengthening your relationship with your child, encouraging positive behavior, strategies for teaching new skills and behaviors, managing misbehavior, and planning for difficult situations at home and in the community.
- This 5-week program includes 3 one-on-one phone sessions with the group leader to make the information really work for their families. Join us and receive a $10 gifts card just for attending class, plus a chance to win a raffle prize
- For parents and caregivers (grandparents, other relatives, guardians, etc.) of children from birth through age 12.
- Learn how to get more of the behavior you like from your children and less of what you don't.
This program is funded in part by The Ohio Children's Trust Fund
Class will be held at the Agriculture Center 831 College Ave. Lancaster, OH 43130
Triple P Primary Care
FREE - Brief, one-to-one parenting support online or by phone on a wide variety of topics for parents and caregivers of young children.
> Triple P Primary Care Tip Sheet
This program is funded in part by The Ohio Children's Trust Fund
Class will be held at the Agriculture Center 831 College Ave. Lancaster, OH 43130 or virtually.
Fairfield County ADAMH Board, Nationwide Children’s Hospital and Ohio Children's Trust Fund
