Parenting isn't always easy—especially when kids have big emotions or meltdowns. I'm the Adult Here helps parents and caregivers respond with confidence, compassion, and clarity. Grounded in science and designed for real life, this course walks you through common parenting challenges and provides practical strategies you can use right away.
This is a 1.5-hour course that includes video clips, learner interaction, and quizzes. Review the Getting Started: Online Course Guide for additional course details, including technology requirements, support information, and more.
This is course can be purchased through the ISU Extension and Outreach Online Store.
No one parents perfectly. What matters most is how you respond after a difficult moment. Repairing and Rebuilding helps parents and caregivers learn how to rebuild trust and connection when things don’t go as planned. With research-based guidance and real-life strategies, this course empowers you to strengthen relationships—even after conflict.
This is a 1.5-hour course that includes video clips, learner interaction, and quizzes. Review the Getting Started: Online Course Guide for additional course details, including technology requirements, support information, and more.
This is course can be purchased through the ISU Extension and Outreach Online Store.
When parenting gets stressful, it’s easy to react in the heat of the moment. But what if you could respond with calm and confidence instead? Responding Instead of Reacting helps parents and caregivers build greater emotional awareness and strengthen self-regulation skills—so you can be the steady, supportive role model your child needs.
This is a 1.5-hour course that includes video clips, learner interaction, and quizzes. Review the Getting Started: Online Course Guide for additional course details, including technology requirements, support information, and more.
This is course can be purchased through the ISU Extension and Outreach Online Store.
It’s not just children who need help managing emotions—parents do, too. Self-Regulation and Mindfulness help adults become more intentional in how they respond to children’s behavior. You’ll gain practical skills to manage your own emotions and learn how to choose responses that are age-appropriate, supportive, and grounded in mindfulness.
This is a 1.5-hour course that includes video clips, learner interaction, and quizzes. Review the Getting Started: Online Course Guide for additional course details, including technology requirements, support information, and more.
This is course can be purchased through the ISU Extension and Outreach Online Store.