In seven stimulating sessions, STEP teaches parents how to nurture and communicate with their sons and daughters while helping them build a healthy self-concept. Sometimes it's hard to find the time just to have fun with your child. If you want to enjoy some good old-fashioned play time, sign up for a Healthy Families play group. You'll be led by experienced facilitators in activities that include art, free play, story times and circle times, all tailored to the age of your child. You'll also have the chance to meet and get to know parents and find new playmates for your child.
Play groups are available for children ranging in age from infancy to age five.
Pretty soon your child will go off to Kindergarten. In six two-hour sessions families will learn how to establish effective discipline, offer appropriate praise, express anger in healthy ways, make appropriate choices, develop positive relationships with teachers and solve problems that may develop at home or school. Children meet separately to learn through role playing, music, art, activities, puppet shows and discussions guided by a group leader. Learn how to get through to your son or daughter in Elementary STEP, an excellent program for parents with children ages six through 12. This practical, seven session course provides moms and dads with the training they need to communicate effectively with their children.