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STEP Parenting Class - With Alexandra Lumarque

STEP (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. STEP helps parents learn how to encourage cooperative behavior in their children while not reinforcing unacceptable behaviors. STEP 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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New STEP Parenting Class

Written on Wednesday, 23 April 2025

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Written on Wednesday, 11 December 2019

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