ACT for Families (formerly Saturday Circus) is now offering parenting classes and workshops for parents of newborn children through adolescence.
Welcome to the next generation of our program. We might have changed our name but the principles that guide our program are the same principles that have transformed the lives of families over three generations. Since 1957, the "Saturday Circus" parent education program, first at the University of Oregon and then at Lane Community College, has helped thousands of people dramatically improve their
05/22/2016
Register on-line for our upcoming childbirth series!
Birth Your Way+ Customize your own birthing plan that fits with what’s important to you. Join us in this hands-on approach to childbirth preparation. Have fun connecting with other expectant families while you gain confidence and develop skills to prepare you for t
05/22/2016
What small step will you take today to move towards what you care about most for you and your child?
04/09/2016
Open your eyes, ears and heart to the people you care about most today and notice what happens when you do.
Mindful Listening with Children Studies show that our mindful listening helps children learn to handle upsets more effectively and respond more compassionately with others. Over the long run, parent’s mindful listening...
03/14/2016
Looking for fun and creative ways to help your child learn to handle upsets more effectively? Check out the actforfamilies.org website for loads of helpful resources.
05/30/2015
It's time to register for the summer session of ParentingWorks! The 4-week series begins July 18th. Discover a warm and and welcoming community of support at ACT for Families.
ParentingWorks! July 18, 2015 - August 8, 2015Saturdays10 am - 1 pm
05/22/2015
Summer registration for ParentingWorks! is NOW OPEN. Join our fun 4-week workshop geared towards parents with children of all ages. Gain tools for effective discipline and strategies for strengthening relationships.
Group Series In this lively and interactive class series, parents with children of all ages gain tools for effective discipline and strategies for strengthening their relationships. Class members participate in...
05/21/2015
"Would you like to have fewer power struggles and more reasons to celebrate this amazing milestone with your child? Read the following tips and see improvement immediately. Await signs of readiness..."
Read More http://www.actforfamilies.org/toilet-training-tips.html
Toilet Training Tips Would you like to have fewer power struggles and more reasons to celebrate this amazing milestone with your child? Read the following tips and see improvement immediately. Await signs of readiness...
05/19/2015
"Setting Up a System for Chores. Involve kids in the discussion.
Research shows that kids are more likely to stick with a plan if they have a say in developing it. Let your children participate in discussions and decision-making about who..." READ MORE http://www.actforfamilies.org/setting-up-a-system-for-chores.html