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CURRICULUM
THE A B C’s OF PARENTING

SERIES B – DO IT NOW, OR PAY LATER- 14 Hours

Session 1:
Self Esteem Building, Parts 1&2
4 hours

The roll of parents and other adults in building the self esteem of children is explored by working through the participants own differences. Sibling rivalry is explored along with other factors while skills are developed to resolve conflicts and develop appreciation for the uniqueness of every child. Participants are made aware of the importance of communication in family cohesion by highlighting the need for developing and improving listening and responding skills.

Session 2:
Effective Discipline
2 hours

Become sensitive and aware of an issue that has been misunderstood and abused for generations. It includes the restructuring and assessment of one’s own sociological beliefs concerning reward and punishment.

Session 3:
Stress Management
2 hours

Explores the positive and negative stressors and the dangers of unmanaged stress. It has been noted that stressors are found in the lives of children as well.

Session 4:
Anger Management
3 hours

Explores the roots of anger and how to express and control anger in a more positive and socially acceptable manner.

Session 5:
Dysfunctional Families
3 hours

The varieties within a functional family are explored as well as the dysfunctional one. The dysfunction is identified and how it effects the growth and development of each member of the family.

BONUS – 1 FREE (ONE HOUR) LINE DANCE OR STEPPING CLASS PER SERIES