|
|
|
|
1, 2, 3, 4, PARENTS!
|
1, 2, 3, 4, Parents! is a parenting education program which teaches parents the fundamental attitude and skills necessary for parents of young children, including;
- the importance of the parent's self esteem,
- the value of the child and the job of parenting,
- the basic developmental stages from ages one to four,
- parental self-care,
- methods of bonding,
- non-violent discipline skills,
- encouragement skills,
- prevention techniques (such as childproofing).
This program is delivered through group discussion and video presentations. One-on-one parenting is also available.
|
|
RAISING THE CHILDREN
|
Raising the Children is a culturally based program using traditional child rearing methods. The program is offered in four sessions. It includes literature and a hands-on approach to enable parents to effectively cope and improve parent-child relationships. 1-2-3 Magic is a discipline component which has been added to this program.
|
|
BLENDED FAMILIES/STEP PARENTING
|
Blended Families/Step Parenting is based from th curriculum of Cooperative Parenting and Divorce. The overall emphasis of Blended Families is to offer children of separated parents the opportunity to live and prosper in a home free of maternal and paternal hostility. The goal of Blended Families is to;
- assist parents in the transition from former spouses to co-parents,
- educate parents regarding the impact of parental conflict on their child's
mental development,
- help parents identify their contribution to conflict while increasing impulse
control,
- educate parents about children's issues when faced with separation.
This program is offered in six sessions and incorporates a variety of learning media including group discussions, video presentations, parent's guide, and group activities.
|
|
COMMUNITY KITCHEN
|
The Community Kitchen was created to assist families with the fundamentals of food preparation. It promotes education on healthy eating and teaches meals on a budget and social time with one another.
|
|