Parents or guardians of children enrolled in the Early Risers Program are invited to participate in a small-group parent education and skills training program known as "Parents Excited About Kids" (PEAK). The PEAK program is offered during the evening or on Saturday mornings during the school year. PEAK is designed to inform and energize parents by giving them knowledge and skills to enhance their child’s development and their family relationships. PEAK groups meet 5 times from October to May during years 1 and 2 of the program. Program content focuses on understanding normal child development, tips for common parenting challenges (e.g., bedtime, chores, homework, etc.), special topics (e.g., effects of the internet on children and bullying), parenting techniques to promote children’s behavioral, social, emotional, and academic development, as well as learning skills to manage stress and improve family relationships.
Parent groups provide a unique opportunity for parents to learn, and receive support from other parents. Methods to enhance knowledge/skill acquisition and generalization include:
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