Threats of physical violence will not be tolerated. Real Solutions services are offered onsite and within walking distance, except in special circumstances on a prearranged basis. Parents living in families in transition often have difficulty parenting children in a helpful way. Most of the energy in the family is drained by problems and challenges, with little or none left for the children. What energy is left over, may be aimed in the general direction of the children, but without a plan for the development of the child.
Feelings are just as important as behavior.
If the parent is swept away by his or her own feelings, the child will feel the effects. This program teaches parents how to have their feelings and exhibit appropriate behavior. It also teaches parents how to communicate with the other important adults in their children's lives. A completion certificate is issued at the conclusion of six 2-hour sessions. Effective coparenting is vital to the well-being of the blended family.