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Parenting Class Led By Dr. Alexandra Lumarque

S.T.E.P. (Systematic Training for Effective Parenting) is a multicomponent parenting education curriculum and help parents learn effective ways to relate to their children by using parent education study groups. S.T.E.P. helps parents learn how to encourage cooperative behavior in their children while not reinforcing unacceptable behaviors. S.T.E.P. also helps parents change dysfunctional and ineffective relationships with their children by offering concrete alternatives to ineffective methods of discipline and control.

When: Saturday Mornings
Total Classes: 8
Length of Session: 1.5 Hours
Age Range: 6-12 yrs Old

To register, email Leah at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 954-385-4696

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