If you're looking for a "Child in the Middle" class in Iowa, our court-approved online program can help. Our Children in Between Online course meets Iowa’s requirements for a co-parenting class and has already helped over half a million parents nationwide reduce conflict, improve communication, and support their children during divorce or separation.
Our Iowa parenting class is more convenient than traditional in-person or Zoom sessions. Complete the course entirely online, at your own pace, from any device. Get started today and receive your certificate of completion immediately after finishing the course.
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Children in Between Online is approved by court systems throughout Iowa to meet divorce education requirements for parents. Our “Child in the Middle” class offers a more convenient and affordable alternative to traditional in-person parenting classes for divorce in Iowa.
Residents in the following Counties must contact their Clerk of Courts for permission to take our Iowa online parenting class:
- O'Brien
- Poweshiek
Our Class is 100% Online
Take our child in the middle class in Iowa online from your home or wherever you feel comfortable.
Complete at Your Convenience
You can complete your Iowa parenting class at your own speed over 30 days from the time you begin the class.
Receive an Instant Certificate
You can print, download or email your certificate of completion as soon as you complete our parenting class in Iowa.
Our Iowa Children in the Middle Class Fits Your Busy Schedule
Iowa has one of the lowest divorce rates in the nation, but there are still thousands of couples divorcing every year, many of them with children struggling to understand what is happening. The laws in Iowa require all parents of minor children involved in any action involving divorce, separation, or custody to complete a parenting class. Our Children in Between Online course is accepted throughout the Hawkeye state as an online parenting class option.
Our class is nationally recognized by some of the top experts in the field and has documented studies showing the positive effect taking the class has on parents and children in the middle in Iowa.
Why Should You Choose Our Iowa Parenting Class?
Available on Any Device
Take our court-ordered child in the middle class in Iowa on any computer, laptop, tablet or smartphone.
Video Training Scenarios
Watch videos portraying common co-parenting problems and then see different possible responses that produce positive and negative results.
Guided Questions
After each video scenario, we present users with guided questions to explore how each situation can be addressed to increase the user's understanding of the issues and how to address them.
Testimonials
If you are going through a divorce and have a child in the middle in Iowa, we can help. CIBO is the nation's most highly recommended online parenting class for divorce. Read the testimonials from real professionals – lawyers, mediators, psychologists, and more – who have tried our court-ordered Iowa parenting class and discovered how it can help parents going through a divorce navigate the stressful co-parenting situations that can arise.
"I felt like I learned a lot of valuable information, particularly in remembering to Stop-Look-Listen, ways to be mindful, and to remember that the way my children respond to our divorce is directly related to how much conflict they are exposed to."
"Statistics about children of divorce. I think it helps me realize how important it is to work on communication and conflict management."
Find Out More About Children in Between Online
If you would like to learn more about our parenting class in Iowa, our team will answer any questions, ensure you properly fulfill your court-ordered obligations, and help you learn how to be a better parent through this challenging time. Call or email us today to find out how our class can help.
Research-Based Parenting Class in Iowa
Our founder, Dr. Donald A. Gordon, conducted years of research at Ohio University to find the best ways to educate divorcing parents about co-parenting and communication. If you want to better understand how our class can help you and your children, read the research and studies that went into developing our course for children in the middle in Iowa.
Frequently Asked Questions About Our Iowa Parenting Class
Learning how to communicate and co-parent as divorced parents is important for you and your children and can play a large role in how you and your children interact and develop in the future. We have gathered some of the most common questions we hear about our Iowa child in the middle class and answered them for you below.
Counties in the State are listed below. If your county is listed in red, please contact the court to see if you can take this course online.
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