The Nurturing Program

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:
bulletTen 2½ hour sessions which meet one day a week for 10 consecutive weeks.
bulletParents and children (ages 5-11) meet in separate groups.
bulletEach weekly session closes with a family activity.
bulletChildcare is provided.
bulletParticipants may receive a Certificate of Completion after attending at least 8 classes; Perfect Attendance Certificates will be awarded for participants attending all 10 classes.

GOALS OF NURTURING PROGRAM:

bulletDevelop positive self-concept/self-esteem in all family members
bulletBuild awareness of the needs of others
bulletTeach alternatives to hitting and yelling
bulletIncrease awareness of self-needs, strengths, and weaknesses
bulletIncrease family communication and expressiveness
bulletIncrease awareness of the needs of family members
bulletDevelop and increase nurturing parenting behaviors
bulletPromote healthy physical/emotional development of self and others
bulletBuild family support and closeness
bulletLearn to have fun as a family