Child Triple P Positive Parenting Group

Triple P Positive Parenting Group

Happier Families. Better Relationships.

The Triple P Positive Parenting Program group for parents of children ages 3 to 11 years is currently closed for recruitment and no longer accepting referrals for Fall 2026. Please check back for updated on the next offering of this group.

Positive Parenting Program (Triple P) is an evidence-based 8-week group intervention that offers parents simple and practical parenting skills and strategies.  The program can be helpful for parents who have children ages 3 years to 11 years with challenging behaviours and who would like to learn new ideas and to gain support from other parents in a similar situation.  It can also be helpful for parents who simply want to gain confidence and new ideas in parenting, especially given the additional and unusual challenges of parenting during a pandemic.

HOW to REFER to Triple P:  Interested parents are invited to complete the PPP Intake Information Form. The Director will then contact the parent to schedule a short telephone intake screen to discuss the program and determine whether it is a good fit for their family.

flyer for the PPP child group

FACILITATORS: Dr. Marjory Phillips (supervisor) with experienced graduate students in clinical psychology

COST: $200 for the 8 week program, plus $30 for the parenting workbook

Previous group resources (for reference only):

Triple P Child Group Information Sheet (PDF)

What is Triple P?
  • Group parenting program based on research evidence and used in 35 countries
  • Opportunity to meet other parents in similar situations
  • Provides tips and strategies to suit the individual needs of your family
  • Includes a handy workbook with parenting tools and information
  • Includes video and demonstrations to put ideas into practice

When does it start?
  • Thursday evenings from 6 to 7:30pm from Sep 24 to Nov 19, 2026
  • 6 in class group 90-min sessions: Sep 24, Oct 1, Oct 8, Oct 22, Oct 29, Nov 19
  • 2 individual 30-minute video conference sessions: week of Nov 5 & Nov 12
  • No class during the week of Oct 15, 2026 (UW Reading Week)

Who is it for?
  • Parents of children ages 3 to 11 years
  • Parents seeking strategies to manage challenging child behaviors
  • Parents wanting to learn new ideas, to reduce parenting stress, or to feel more confident in their parenting

What does it cost?
  • The group program fees are $200 for the 8-week program
  • There is an additional cost of $30 for the parent workbook
  • Subsidies are possible

How do I sign up?
  • Interested parents should email the UW CMHRT at cmhrtintake@uwaterloo.ca and should say that they are interested in Triple P or complete the online PPP Intake Information Form. Spaces are limited. When groups are full or not currently open for referrals, intakes will be added to the waitlist for future groups.
  • We will arrange a short telephone call to discuss your parenting goals and to determine whether this program can best meet your needs.