Survey for Parents of Young Children (Pre-test)

Please take a few minutes to answer the following survey. The information received from parents will help us to do a better job of providing a Parenting Young Children Program that best meets your needs.

For each question below, please mark your answer with an “X”.

Where do you live?

☐ I live in Town. ☐ I live in the County. ☐ I live in ______

How did you hear about this event?

☐Staff member

☐Program’s Facebook Page

☐ Program’s Twitter Feed

☐ Flyers around town
☐Referral from: ______
☐ Other, please explain:______

What do you most want to learn about at the Parenting Young Children Program?

Please share anything else that will help us to provide the best program possible for you and your family.

Please go to the next page and complete the rest of the survey.

Survey for Parents of Young Children (Pre-test)

These following statements are about your experience as a parent of a young child/ young children. For these statements, please mark the answer that best describes your level of agreement with an “X”.

Strongly Disagree / Disagree / Somewhat Disagree / Somewhat Agree / Agree / Strongly Agree
I am aware of how my child’s needs change as he/she grows and develops.
I know how to discipline my child(ren) without hitting or spanking.
I know how to handle the everyday challenges of things like sleep, toileting, food dislikes, etc.
I know how my relationship with my child(ren) impacts his or her development.

For these statements, please mark the answer that best describes how often you do these things with an “X”.

Never / Almost Never / Sometimes / Fairly Often / Very Often
I make time to play or talk with my child(ren).
I praise my child by saying something like “Good for you!” or “What a nice thing you did!” or “That’s good going!”
When my child misbehaves, I talk calmly and respectfully with my child.
I have confidence in my parenting skills.
I encourage my child to do his/her best.
I help my child to do her/his best.
I help my child with his/her problems.
I help my child deal with his/her challenges.

After you finish the survey, please do the following:

  1. First, tear off the first sheet and set it aside
  2. Second, fold this sheet in 3.
  3. Place the folded sheet in the business envelope provided.
  4. Seal the envelope.
  5. Write your name on the envelope.
  6. Place the envelope in the box at the front of the room along with the sheet you tore off.

FYI, later during the program, you will get this sheet back so you can answer the statements on the back.

Thank you!

Survey for Parents of Young Children (Post-test) (this is on the back of the pre-test sheet)

Please take a few minutes to provide us with your feedback on your experience with the Parenting Young Children Program. The information will help us to find out if the Parenting Young Children Programmet your needs and is making a difference in the life of your family.

These following statements are about your experience as a parent of a young child/ young children. For these statements, please mark the answer that best describes your level of agreement with an “X”.

Strongly Disagree / Disagree / Somewhat Disagree / Somewhat Agree / Agree / Strongly Agree
I am aware of how my child’s needs change as he/she grows and develops.
I know how to discipline my child(ren) without hitting or spanking.
I know how to handle the everyday challenges of things like sleep, toileting, food dislikes, etc.
I know how my relationship with my child(ren) impacts his or her development.

For these statements, please mark the answer that best describes how often you do these things with an “X”.

Never / Almost Never / Sometimes / Fairly Often / Very Often
I make time to play or talk with my child(ren).
I praise my child by saying something like “Good for you!” or “What a nice thing you did!” or “That’s good going!”
When my child misbehaves, I talk calmly and respectfully with my child.
I have confidence in my parenting skills.
I encourage my child to do his/her best.
I help my child to do her/his best.
I help my child with his/her problems.
I help my child deal with his/her challenges.

Is there anything about the Parenting Young Children Program that you would change?

Please share any other comments you have about the Parenting Young Children Program here:

Thank you!