Founded in 1999, the Echo Parenting and Education (formerly the Center for Nonviolent Education and Parenting) was created by Ruth Beaglehole. After a decade of working as a preschool teacher and parent educator, Beaglehole developed a nonviolent parenting philosophy in respone to the violent behavior patterns that she observed.
The Echo Parenting and EducationCenter provides parenting resources, including a variety of professional services, an educational newsletter and community events.
Parenting classes are held at the Echo Parenting and
Education Center in the Echo Park United Methodist Church.