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 recruiting and accepting referrals for Fall 2026. 

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.