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(985) 280-8529
As part of its mission as a community hospital, SMH staffs a professional Parenting Center as a resource to educate and support parents to raise their children in emotionally healthy ways. Our vision is to strengthen families by nurturing confidence and enhancing parenting skills.
From grooming your toddler's language and fine-motor skills to productive discipline to helping communicate with your teenager, our knowledgeable staff provides an interactive, nurturing environment that encourages parents on the difficult and rewarding journey that is raising a child. Our professional staff and subject matter experts are dedicated to providing guidance and knowledge to support parents in raising our community's next generation of adults.
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"As parents, we have the most important job in the world. There is nothing we do in our lifetimes that is more significant than how we raise our children.”
Duane Alexander, MD
Director, National Institute of Child Health and Human Development |
Class registration is available on a first-come, first-served basis. While many classes are free, nominal fees are charged for some. Pre-registration is required.
Parenting Support Groups – focus on sharing issues and insights about parenting
- Me & My Tot Time – Weekly Support Groups for parents and their little ones (walking to preschool)
- Baby & Me – Weekly Support Group for parents and their babies (newborn to walking)
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Parenting Education Classes
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Programs for School-Age Children
- Safe Sitter® Babysitting Classes
- Trim Kids – 6-week fitness & nutrition program for children 7-12 years old
- Girl Talk
- Fit As A Firefighter – weeklong summer day camp in partnership with St. Tammany Fire Protection District 1 teaches strategies for a healthier lifestyle for children with weight problems
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Child Development Programs
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- Big Brother Big Sister Sibling Class
- Communication Workshops
- Parenting Library (Books and Videos)
- Guest Speakers
- Referrals
For dates and times of programs or for further information, please call The Parenting Center at (985) 280-8529 or go to the Calendar of Events page of this Web site.
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