Hello Everyone,

The first week of back to school is almost in the books. What stood out for me this week was how happy kids were to be back at school with their friends, learning and having fun.

This week I wanted to draw your attention to some free parenting programs being offered this fall from Burnaby Family Life. These programs are free of charge and will be held online during Covid-19 to promote physical distancing. Of note is the popular, Systematic Training for Effective Parenting (STEP) program.

Systematic Training for Effective Parenting (“STEP”) is a program for parents of children older than 4 years old. Learn about different parenting styles and approaches to better understand:

  • Why children misbehave and how to respond, when to intervene in sibling rivalry and when to ignore misbehaviour,

  • How to use effective discipline to establish and maintain boundaries,

  • How to use communication to build respect and cooperation to encourage the development of your child as a positive, contributing member of your family.

All their programs are first come first serve and you can register for them at the link provided below.