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Skillful Parenting

Skillful parenting is a 7-session, educational series — designed specifically for Military and Veteran Families — that focuses on practical, evidence-based strategies to help parents feel more confident, reduce stress and create a structured, supportive home environment.

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What is Skillful Parenting?

At Home Base, we believe that when a Family Member serves, the entire Family serves. Skillful Parenting — developed by Home Base Staff Psychologist Dr. Wesley Sanders — is a seven-session, educational series designed specifically for Military and Veteran Families. This program focuses on practical, evidence-based strategies to help parents feel more confident, reduce stress and create a structured, supportive home environment. For more information, please visit our FAQs at the bottom of the page.

*This program is educational in nature. If you are interested in clinical care for your child or family, please contact your local provider.

 

Upcoming cohort:

  • -Mondays, July 20-August 31, 2026, at 2 p.m. ET — Click here to complete a registration form

 

Future cohort:

  • -Mondays, September 21-November 9, 2026, at 2 p.m. ET — Click here to complete an interest form

About the Program

The program provides participants with:
  • Understanding how Military service impacts parenting & child behavior
  • Balancing warmth with healthy boundaries
  • Setting clear & consistent boundaries & consequences
  • Emphasizing proactive over reactive parenting strategies
  • Managing intense emotional reactions & outbursts effectively
  • Strategies to increase positive behaviors & reduce challenging ones
  • Managing screen time
  • Optional modules on navigating PTSD & divorce-related parenting challenges

  • Program Cost

    Offered at no cost to the participant

  • Eligibility

    Military Family Members and Veterans — regardless of the Veteran’s discharge status or era of service — and Active Duty, National Guard and Reserve Service Members

  • Area of Service

    Nationally via Zoom

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Want to Participate?

  • Step 1

    Complete a registration form.

  • Step 2

    A member of our team will confirm you are registered and you will be sent weekly email reminders with the Zoom link.

  • Step 3

    We encourage you to make time for every session, as each covers an essential topic.

  • Step 4

    Your spouse, loved one or caregiver can participate as well by completing a separate registration form per additional participant.

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