We help parents positively manage their child’s behavior

At Tuesday’s Child, we have invested more than 35 years in equipping parents of challenging children (ages 18 months up to their 7th birthday) with the skills they need to positively manage their child’s behavior. Although we provide a variety of services, our most life-changing offering is our evidence-based Behavioral Intervention program for challenging children and their parents.

During this 8 to 10 week program, we address a child’s behavior issues from two angles. Our behavior experts and peer mentors equip parents with strategies that can help them regain parental control and build a positive, trusting bond with their child. At the same time, in a nearby classroom, child behavior experts introduce the child to the same techniques in a supportive, play-based environment. After completing the program, parents have the skills to manage their child’s challenging behavior and to coach their son or daughter toward success.

Alumni Success Story

“I didn’t feel like I was in charge anymore. I was always waiting for the next explosion…
It’s not about punishment. It’s about getting children to do the right thing.”
– Denise Frank

Program Hours

10-week Behavioral Intervention Groups

Tuesday Mornings (9:30 a.m to Noon)

  • January 10, 2022 – March 14, 2023
  • March 21, 2023 – May 23, 2023

Wednesday Mornings (9:30 a.m. to Noon)–  *Peer Mentor Group

  • February 15, 2023 – April 19, 2023
  • April 26, 2023 –June 28, 2023

Wednesday Afternoons (1p.m. to 3:30pm)

  • February 15, 2023–April 19, 2023
  • May 3, 2023 –July 5, 2023

8-week Behavioral Intervention Groups

Tuesday Mornings (9:30 am-Noon)

  • June 6, 2023 – August 1, 2023

Wednesday Afternoons (1 p.m. to 3 p.m.)

  • November 30, 2022- February 1, 2023

Saturday Mornings (9:30 a.m. to Noon)

  • February 4, 2023 – March 25, 2023
  • April 1, 2023 – May 20, 2023
TC/BI is Off the Following Days:  May 29/30, June 16/19, July 4, Sept 4/5

Fall classes begin again in September:

  1. September 7 – Thursday mornings, 9:30 AM-12:00, 8 weeks (Familias Felices)
  2. September 9 – Saturday mornings, 9:30 AM-12:00, 8 weeks
  3. September 13 – Wednesday mornings, 9:30 AM-12:00, 10 weeks (Peer Mentor)
  4. September 19 – Tuesdays mornings, 9:30 AM-12:00, 10 weeks
  5. September 27 – Wednesday afternoons, 1:00 PM – 3:30, 10 weeks
  6. Virtual  – Thursdays

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Contacts:

  • Director of Parent Education: Cheryl Kaplan -cheryl@tuesdayschildchicago.org
  • Clinical Psychologists: Dr. Rich Arend – rarend@tuesdayschildchicago.org
    • Dr. Connie Weil – cweil@tuesdayschildchicago.org
  • Lead Teacher: Juanita Tullis – jatullis@tuesdayschildchicago.org
  • Teaching Staff: Fran Smith – fasmith@tuesdayschildchicago.org

Enrollment Questions? Contact our office at 773.573.6936 or sign up for your intake here! https://tuesdayschildchicago.org/intake-meeting/

Learn about how Behavioral Intervention may impact your family’s specific challenges:

ADHD | Autism | Behavior Disorders | Child Development | Parent Training
Sensory Processing Disorder | Special Needs