Exciting News!
​Rachel is excited to announce her new collaboration with long-time parent coach and educator Vicki Hoefle, author of Duct Tape Parenting! Read more here and find their videos on Facebook here.

​Being a parent can be hard - you don't have to do it alone
Growing Great Families helps you understand the world from your children's perspective so you can connect with them and teach them the skills they need as they grow into kind and thriving adults.
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Promoting parenting through classes, consultations, and customized groups
in Jackson, Teton County WY, and surrounding areas.

​Virtual coaching via video chat available!
​Upcoming Classes
​Click on the MORE tab above to find more class offerings
  • ​Parent Talk Discussion Group
    • The hitting, screaming, whining, vies for attention, snarky responses, disrespectful attitude, defiance or risky behavior. What is causing our children and teens to behave this way? Join us for a discussion of what every child (and human) needs in order to thrive and how our behavior is often an attempt to get those needs met.
    • A periodic discussion group modeled after Rachel's "Parent Talk" column in Jackson Hole News & Guide
    • July 12, 2021 6-7:00pm MST via Zoom
    • Find class details here
  • Toddlers & Tantrums
    • ​Feb 17, 2021,  5:30-7pm MST or​
    • Feb 25, 2021, 1:15-2:45pm MST
    • Find details here
  • Raising Teens 
    • ​a 4-week group
    • Feb 24, 2021, 11:30 am (MST) & every Wednesday for 4 weeks
    • Via Zoom
    • Discussion will last for 1-1.5 hours per class depending on group interest and questions
    • Enroll here





Don't let cost be a barrier - there is a "pay what you can" option for every class!
  • Looking for support now? Contact Rachel for individual or group parent coaching - or schedule your free 15-minute call today!
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​​Past Class Offerings​
Contact Rachel if you would like to see these classes offered again!
  • Unpacking a Parent’s Role in Hybrid Learning: Teacher, Taskmaster or Guide? 
    Find workshop recordings and handouts here
    ​November, 2020
  • Stress Management at Home: Moving through Challenges by Creating Routines, Maintaining Responsibilities, and Teaching Skills
    • ​3/12/20 from 6:30-8:30 at  Jackson Whole Grocer
    • Enroll here
    • Find class description here
    • $25/person; $40/couple; sliding scale available
  • Parenting Playdate Fridays with Rachel at JH Children's Museum
    • Join Rachel and other parents in a provocative parent discussion while parents supervise their children in JHCM activities and exhibits
    • ​One Friday/month starting 2/7/20
    • Find info here
  • Raising Teens
    • A six week class
    • 6:00 - 7:30 pm on Tuesdays: Oct 15 - Nov 19, 2019
    • $100/person, $125/couple. 
    • Register with Lauren Sullivan at St. John's Medical Center: 307-739-4818 or LSullivan@tetonhospital.org
    • Contact Rachel for more info or a detailed description of each weekly class: 307-732-0413 -- GrowingGreatFamilies@gmail.com
    • Appropriate for parents of teens and 'tweens
  • Better Brains for Toddlers & Preschoolers
    • ​A six week class
    • 5:30 - 7:00pm on Wednesdays: 10/16, 11/6, 11/13, 11/20, 12/4, 12/11
    • $100/person, $125/couple. 
    • Register with Lauren Sullivan at St. John's Medical Center: 307-739-4818 or LSullivan@tetonhospital.org
    • ​Contact Rachel for more info or a detailed description of each weekly class: 307-732-0413  --  GrowingGreatFamilies@gmail.com
  • Back to School Basics
    • ​A Workshop on School Routines & Responsibilities
    • September 25, 2019 - 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    • Alta Branch Library, Alta, WY
    • Register here
    • Class details: click on the link in the calendar page
    • FREE: Generously sponsored by Teton County Library​
  • Siblings without Rivalry
    • June 3, 6:30-8:30 pm, OR
    • ​June 10, 11:30 am-1:30 pm  
    • Jackson Hole Grocer 
    • ​Click here to enroll. ​Click here for details.
    • $30/person;  $45/couple 
  • Digital Media use in our Families - Managing our hangups, beliefs, and ideals
    • ​May 8, 6:30-8:30 pm  OR
    • May 30, 6:30-8:30 pm
    • Jackson Hole Grocer
    • ​Click here to enroll. ​Click here for details.
    • $30/person;  $45/couple 
  • Raising an Adult
    • ​May 10, 11:30 am-1:30 pm OR
    • May 13, 6:30-8:30 pm
    • Jackson Hole Grocer 
    • ​Click here to enroll. ​Click here for details.
    • $30/person;  $45/couple ​
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  • Understanding Adolescents - It's all about the Relationship!   Offered in partnership with Teton County Library.  Click here for details. Find the Facebook event here. 
    • ​Feb 8 - 6-8:00 PM - For parents of middle & high schoolers. (Note: this is a DATE CHANGE from this previously published event). Register here.
  • Understanding Preschoolers Class - A 6-week class:
    • Tuesdays 6:15-7:45pm - Feb 13 - March 20
    • Wednesdays 11:45am-1:15pm - Feb 14 - March 21
  • Discipline - It's all about the Relationship! Offered in partnership with Teton County Library in January 2018!  Click here for details. Find the Facebook event here. 
    • Jan 12 - Parents of 0-5 year old children
    • Jan 19 - Parents of elementary school age children​
  • More Toddlers workshops starting in February 2018!
  • No Drama Discipline Book Group - hosted by Teton County Library - December 13, 2017. See details here
  • Toddlers and Tantrums - An Interactive Workshop - Monday November 28, 6:30-8:30 pm
  • Parenting your Terrific Toddler - Class starting the week of October 17, 2017​
  • Work-Study Options - please click here for more information.
​Stay in touch to learn more about GGF, get updates on parenting classes, or to partake in surveys about your parenting needs and concerns!

Don't let cost be a barrier for you to participate in classes, workshops, or individual consultations - a sliding scale fee is always available! Be in touch with Rachel or see details on class enrollment form.

In the Media
Parent Talk - a new column in Jackson Hole News & Guide exploring what it's like to raise a child in today's world. Find articles here!
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Jackson Hole News and Guide "Close Up" feature on Rachel and her work at Growing Great Families

Visit KHOL’s podcast for an 8 minute interview with Rachel Wigglesworth, parent educator and founder of Growing Great Families!​​
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