Smart Steps Group - Nov 2012

Stepfamily Life Can Be Both Challenging And REWARDING!
Smart Steps is an 8-hour program for step-parents and their children . The first sessions are a Friday night/Saturday morning, with a follow-up Friday evening scheduled soon after. Parents and children meet in separate sessions and join together at the end for a family activity.
Children ages 5-15 are eligible.
Next Class:
Friday, November 2, 6:00-9:00 pm and Saturday, November 3, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Goals for Participants:
Navigate the unique… Show more dynamics of stepparent/stepchildren relationships
Understand the myths about stepfamilies
Set realistic expectations
Parent more effectively
Manage stress
Topics Covered:
Myths about stepfamilies
Realistic expectations for stepfamilies
Changing roles and expectations
Legal issues
Finances
Parenting tools
Stress management
 
 
Adult Facilitators: Kalen & Brenda Howell
Children Facilitator: Betsy Linnell  
Funding for this project was provided by the U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services, Admin. for Children and Families, Grant 90FM0004. Any opinions, findings and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Dept. of Health and Human Services, Admin. for Children and Families.

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