If you're looking for a "Children in the Middle" class in Iowa, our online program may meet your court’s requirements depending on your county and judicial district. The Children in Between Online course has helped over half a million parents nationwide reduce conflict, improve communication, and support their children during divorce or separation.
Our program offers a convenient alternative to traditional in-person or Zoom classes. You can complete the course entirely online, at your own pace, from any device. A certificate of completion is provided immediately after finishing the course.
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Children in Between Online is accepted by courts in many Iowa counties to meet divorce education requirements for parents. Our “Children in the Middle” class offers a convenient and affordable alternative to traditional in-person parenting classes.
Because approval is determined at the county and judicial district level, some courts may require advance permission before enrolling in an online course.
Scroll down to find your county and see whether our course is accepted or if additional approval is required.
Iowa courts require parents of minor children involved in divorce, separation, or custody cases to complete a co-parenting education program. Children in Between Online is accepted by many courts across Iowa as an online parenting class option.
This class is 100% online, easy to complete, and provides an instant certificate of completion once finished.
Access Our Classes Online
Take our court-ordered parenting classes completely online whenever and wherever you feel comfortable.
Complete at Your Convenience
You don't have to complete our parenting classes in one sitting, or even in the same day. From the time you begin, you can work at your own pace.
Instant Certificate
As soon as you complete a course, you can print, download or email your certificate of completion.
Counties in Iowa are listed below. If your county is listed in red, please contact the court for permission to take an online course.
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.
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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 each year, many of them with children struggling to understand what is happening. Iowa courts typically require parents of minor children involved in divorce, separation, or custody cases to complete a co-parenting education program.
Children in Between Online is accepted by many courts across Iowa as an online parenting class option, though acceptance may vary by county or judicial district.
Our class is nationally recognized by leading experts in the field and is supported by research demonstrating its positive impact on parents and children experiencing divorce or separation.
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.
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