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Curriculum Overview
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Overview:
Embark on a transformative year-long journey with Parenting Journey 52, designed to empower parents, foster caregivers, and families involved in court-mandated programs. Over 52 weeks, you'll attend weekly classes (2–4 hours) delivered through personalized, one-on-one sessions with experienced educators. All sessions are interactive, tailored to your family's needs, and led by Master Certified Health Education Specialists (MCHES), injury and disease, and health behavior specialists.
Participants will receive weekly certificates of completion, progress reports, and a final comprehensive report documenting your growth and achievements. Whether navigating court requirements, caring for children in foster care, or strengthening family bonds, this series fosters meaningful learning and lasting change.
Embark on a transformative year-long journey with Parenting Journey 52, designed to empower parents, foster caregivers, and families involved in court-mandated programs. Over 52 weeks, you'll attend weekly classes (2–4 hours) delivered through personalized, one-on-one sessions with experienced educators. All sessions are interactive, tailored to your family's needs, and led by Master Certified Health Education Specialists (MCHES), injury and disease, and health behavior specialists.
Participants will receive weekly certificates of completion, progress reports, and a final comprehensive report documenting your growth and achievements. Whether navigating court requirements, caring for children in foster care, or strengthening family bonds, this series fosters meaningful learning and lasting change.
Detailed Curriculum Overview - Parenting Journey 52
Part 1: Foundations of Parenting (Weeks 1–12)
Core principles and essential skills
Part 2: Family Dynamics & Advanced Parenting Skills (Weeks 13–22)
Deepening understanding of family relationships
Part 3: Child Development & Behavior Strategies (Weeks 23–30)
Understanding behavior and supporting emotional growth
Part 4: Self-Care, Resilience, and Personal Growth (Weeks 31–40)
Parent well-being and teaching children self-care
Part 5: Special Topics & Wrap-Up (Weeks 41–52)
Advanced topics, legal basics, and future planning
Part 1: Foundations of Parenting (Weeks 1–12)
Core principles and essential skills
- Week 1: Introduction to Parenting
- Week 2: Effective Communication & Co-Parenting
- Week 3: Child Development & Needs
- Week 4: Routines & Boundaries I
- Week 5: Parental Stress & Self-Care
- Week 6: Home & Vehicle Safety
- Week 7: Child Development – Stages
- Week 8: Child Brain Development
- Week 9: Child Sexual Behaviors by Age
- Week 10: Preventing Risk Behaviors
- Week 11: Boundaries in Relationships
- Week 12: Validation & Emotional Support
Part 2: Family Dynamics & Advanced Parenting Skills (Weeks 13–22)
Deepening understanding of family relationships
- Week 13: Co-Parenting & Communication
- Week 14: Understanding Child Needs
- Week 15: Routines, Boundaries & Conflict Resolution
- Week 16: Self-Care & Discipline
- Week 17: Safety & Injury Prevention
- Week 18: Developmental Stages & Milestones
- Week 19: Neurodevelopment & Resilience
- Week 20: Managing Sexual Behaviors & Conversations
- Week 21: Risk Behavior Prevention
- Week 22: Boundaries & Emotional Validation
Part 3: Child Development & Behavior Strategies (Weeks 23–30)
Understanding behavior and supporting emotional growth
- Week 23: Behavior & Misbehavior
- Week 24: Positive Discipline
- Week 25: Natural & Logical Consequences
- Week 26: Redirection & Ignoring
- Week 27: Calm Spaces & Time-Outs
- Week 28: Internal Motivation & Responsibility
- Week 29: Teaching Responsibility & Chores
- Week 30: Problem-Solving with Kids
Part 4: Self-Care, Resilience, and Personal Growth (Weeks 31–40)
Parent well-being and teaching children self-care
- Week 31: Stress Management & Mindfulness
- Week 32: Self-Esteem & Affirmations
- Week 33: Time Management
- Week 34: Dealing with Negative Self-Talk
- Week 35: Building Parental Resilience
- Week 36: Finding Joy & Connection
- Week 37: Managing Anger & Frustration
- Week 38: Healthy Boundaries
- Week 39: Support Networks
- Week 40: Teaching Kids Self-Care
Part 5: Special Topics & Wrap-Up (Weeks 41–52)
Advanced topics, legal basics, and future planning
- Week 41: Developing Healthy Coping Skills in Children
- Week 42: Understanding Special Needs & Disabilities
- Week 43: Blended Families & New Partners
- Week 44: Legal Basics & Child Support
- Week 45: Transition & Family Changes
- Week 46: Community Resources & Support
- Week 47: Parenting Styles & Co-Parenting Models
- Week 48: Supporting Learning & Education
- Week 49: Neurodevelopmental Models & Early Prevention
- Week 50: Managing High-Conflict Co-Parenting
- Week 51: Celebrating Progress & Building a Parenting Plan
- Week 52: Course Wrap-Up & Celebration
