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, February 24, 6:00-9:00 p.m. and Saturday, February 25, 9:00am-12:00pm Goals for Participants: - Navigate the unique 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
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