This group is for any parent or caregiver of children who identify as boys, ages 5-12 or in grades Kindergarten - 5th Grade.  This class will be a supportive community for those who feel curious and/or challenged by the demands of parenting their grade-school boy, and who are interested in building and maintaining a strong parent/child dynamic heading into puberty and beyond.  We will discuss evidence-based information on child development, parenting philosophy and practices, and the lowdown on mainstream trends and ways they may affect boys. Discussion topics will spring from the content in the excellent book Building Boys; Raising Great Guys in a World that Misunderstands Males by Jennifer L.W. Fink.   Although not officially a book study, having a copy of the book would be helpful for participants (but is not required).  

The following Thursdays 5:45-7:00 pm:

2025:

Sep 25

Oct 23

Nov 20

Dec 11

2026:

Jan 22

Feb 19 - zoom

Mar 12

Apr 16 - zoom

May 14 

Notes:

• In-person classes (7 of the 9) will be at the Edina Senior Center (5280 Grandview Square, Edina, MN)

• Two class meetings  (Feb & Apr) will be held via zoom.  

• Cost for Nine 90-minute meetings is $280 per parent 

• Building Boys books are not included with tuition.

• Class will have a minimum of 8, maximum of 14 parents. 

• Financial assistance is available on a case by case basis.

To enroll, complete this form and submit your $280 payment by August 29, 2025.  The first fourteen with complete registrations will be enrolled.   Thank you very much!  - Sarah  (sarah@generationsparenting.com)

Parents who enroll in BOTH this class AND Parenting Middle School Boys will receive a $60 rebate back from their combined ($550) tuition.