That’s a tough one because there are so many parenting classes online that it is confusing to weed through all of them.
The first most important thing to look at is the qualifications of the instructor. If you are required to take a parenting class by the legal system (divorce, separation, child services etc.) they will definitely look at the qualifications of the instructor. The court systems want qualified therapists/counselors teaching parenting classes because they deal with family issues and they are bound by their professional license to produce a class where people learn positive skills of parenting. Courts will respect a certificate signed by a licensed therapist.
The second most important thing to look at is if they are really an accepted program. I have seen websites pop up overnight stating that they are nationally accepted. Ask them for proof of who has accepted their program. Just because they put up a website does not mean they are an accepted parenting class.
Find out if there is a phone number you can talk to a live person. If the class only lists a P.O. Box be careful choosing that program. A lot of therapists will use a P.O. Box for mailing correspondence, but they will also list a phone number for your questions.
Read the wording of their site. If it confuses you get out of there. There are differences between parenting, co-parenting and divorce classes. If you are reading conflicting messages on a website they may not know the difference themselves and you may waste your time taking the wrong class.
If you are looking for a quality parenting class online come to parentingclassonline.net and read through the programs. We are nationally accepted and the state of Florida has recognized our program of excellence statewide. We will work with you to select the appropriate program for you and see you through to the end.
