The Parent Encouragement Program (PEP) is a DMV-based nonprofit educational organization that offers in-person and online classes to parents and caregivers of children, toddlers, and teens.

Upcoming PEP opportunities include:

Nov 5, 2025
A Parent’s Guide to Child Development
Parents wondering “why is my child acting this way?” will get a clear, age-based guide to typical vs. watch-worthy behavior and practical next steps. The webinar reframes behavior as communication, highlights common triggers (sensory needs, stress, sleep), and explains when to seek professional or school support. It includes an Ages & Stages overview (Pre-K to middle school), tips to align routines with current capacities, and take-home tools: a cheat sheet, regulation menu, and caregiver conversation template.

Parenting Neurodivergent Children: A 2-Part Series
Parents of neurodivergent kids are invited to a 2-part webinar series offering practical, loving strategies for understanding and responding to challenging behaviors; registration includes live access, recordings, slide PDFs, and resource links.

Nov 18, 2025
Part 1: Parenting Neurodivergent Children
Understanding Behavior focuses on recognizing root causes and what behavior communicates. Parents will learn common motivations, how to read the ABCs of behavior (Antecedent/Behavior/Consequence), and ways to choose supportive interventions that build self-esteem.

Dec 4, 2025
Part 2: Parenting Neurodivergent Children
Responding to Behavior shares solution-oriented approaches for real moments. Topics include anticipating triggers to prevent predictable challenges, soothing dysregulation, and guiding kids toward problem-solving and coping skills—grounded in the truth that behavior is communication.