Sessions explore the keys to healthy family relationships
Parents As Partners covers a wide variety of topics related to improving family relationships....
Learn how family background impacts relationships.
- Our upbringing affects adult relationships and how we parent our children.
- Looking for the good in each other and in ourselves is a beneficial strength to develop.
Learn better communication skills.
- Children learn how to communicate by watching and listening to their parents.
- Positively expressing thoughts, ideas and feelings improves relationships.
Learn positive problem-solving and conflict resolution.
- Conflict breaks down relationships.
- Positive reinforcement builds emotional well-being.
Learn the value of involved parents.
- Children with involved parents are more successful in school and careers.
- Children with involved parents are more likely to avoid unhealthy behaviors such as drug abuse, early sexual activity or delinquency.
Learn financial responsibility.
- Examine the cost of raising a child now and in the future.
- Track weekly expenses.
Explore your future as a couple or family.
- Evaluate the choices you can make.
- Learn to manage outcomes.
Learn the importance of commitment.
- While the ideal marriage may not always be possible.
- It is very important for parents and children to develop healthy relationships.
- Understand the importance of involvement whether you live together or apart.
