Metropolitan Ministries
We offer online and in-person parenting classes for parents who are expecting, have an infant, and/or children of all ages.
Baby Safety Class:
This safety class covers Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), safe sleep practices, Shaken Baby Syndrome, self-care for parents, and choosing a safe caregiver. You must be a resident of Hillsborough County, Florida, and an expecting parent or a parent or caregiver of a child age 0-2. All participants will receive a packet of free resources and gifts for attending.
Emotion Coaching:
Dealing with emotions is difficult for everyone. Children especially need help as they learn what emotions are and how to respond to them. Emotion Coaching helps children do better in school, make healthier relationships, and even get sick less often. This class is recommended for parents of children age 2 and up.
Circle of Security:
This class is designed to help parents understand and respond to their child’s emotional needs in a way that promotes safety, love, security, and healthy attachment. It also helps parents identify their own personal struggles as a parent and how to overcome them. The class will meet for eight sessions and is recommended for parents of children age 0-5.
FLIP IT!:
FLIP IT!® is a strategy that offers a simple and kind process to address children’s challenging behaviors. The four steps of FLIP IT can be easily remembered using the mnemonic of FLIP, which stands for Feelings, Limits, Inquiries and Prompts. When used consistently, the FLIP It method helps children understand their feelings and find solutions to their problems instead of letting their feelings get the best of them.
The Family Support Center’s virtual parenting classes are free!
Multiple locations-
Holiday- 3216 US-19, Holiday, FL 34691 (727) 937-3268
Dade City- 13703 17th St, Dade City, FL 33525 (352) 437-4815
