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The
children in the Middle class is more than just a basic co-parenting
class, and it's not a parenting education class. Our instructors
are professionally dedicated to helping families transition
during changes and meet the needs of children growing up between
two homes.
In
Texas, a co-parenting education class is defined under:
Texas
Family Code, § 105.009. PARENT EDUCATION AND FAMILY STABILIZATION
COURSE
The course
must include information on the following issues:
(1) the emotional effects of divorce on parents;
(2) the emotional and behavioral reactions to divorce by young
children and adolescents;
(3) parenting issues relating to the concerns and needs of
children at different development stages;
(4) stress indicators in young children and adolescents;
(5) conflict management;
(6) family stabilization through development of a co-parenting
relationship;
(7) the financial responsibilities of parenting;
(8) family violence, spousal abuse, and child abuse and neglect;
and
(9) the availability of community services and resources.
THE CHILDREN IN THE MIDDLE CLASS DESCRIPTION
The Children in the Middle class focuses on how families
can meet the needs of children growing up between two homes.
The class is well reviewed and suggested by participants. For
reviews, please visit our reviews
page. The Children in the Middle Class consists of two parts
3.5 hours long that may be taken in either order, though we
encourage you to attend Part I first.
PART
1- THE ADULTS
Part I of the class
focuses on adult issues related to co-parenting and keeping
children out of the conflict.
Topics covered include:
• You
• The Victim Mindset
• Domestic Violence
• Working with the Other Household
• Extended Family/Significant Others
• Suggestions for Co-parenting
• Adult Grief
• Conflict Disengagement
• Alternative Dispute Options
PART
2- THE CHILDREN
Part II of the class focuses on child development and the
needs of children growing up in two homes.
Topics
covered include:
• Children’s Stages of Development
• Creating the Dual Home Environment
• Parenting Time
• Child Support
• Talking to the Children
• Children’s Grief
• Mistakes Made in Involving Children
• Co-parenting Vocabulary
• Benefits of Co-parenting
• Alienating Behaviors
All
participants receive a certificate at the end of each class.
To earn a certificate, all participants must stay the full duration
of the class. Plan to arrive 15 minutes prior to class time
for registration. Admission is not allowed after the
class begins. Please note you are securing your seat
for this class when you make your payment similar to buying
an airline ticket. Fees are not refunded to participants
who don’t show up or those who show up late. 24
hour written e-mail notice prior to the start of the class is
required for cancellations or rescheduling of sessions. A
$5.00 administration fee is charged per request which must be
paid prior to confirmation of the requested change.
The fee for each part of the class is $40.00 per person per
part and must be paid online at least 24 hours in advance.
Have more questions? Please visit
our FAQ page.
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FOR THE CALENDAR AND TO REGISTER FOR THE COURSE IN TEXAS.
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HERE TO REGISTER FOR THE COURSE
IN SOUTH CAROLINA.
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IN ARKANSAS.
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