Going through a divorce can be extremely challenging for everyone involved. It’s completely normal to feel overwhelmed with additional responsibilities and all the change that is taking place. Now the court has mandated that you take a parenting class to help resolve the high conflict situation that has escalated between you and your ex, and you can’t imagine adding one more thing to your already maxed out schedule. Well, here’s some good news. You can take this co-parenting class from the privacy and quiet of your own home while the kids are at school, napping or even late at night after everyone has gone to bed. It doesn’t have to be another burden, but instead an interesting and educational tool that will help you to replace stressed out and angry behavior towards your ex-spouse for the best interest of your children! Even though you might have years of parenting experience, this particular process is something new to your family. Online parenting classes will teach you advanced skills to support your kids during this time and implement appropriate ways to keep them from getting caught in the middle.
Our online course fits into your schedule, not the other way around. Our classes are designed to meet the court requirements for mandatory parenting education programs in an affordable, timely and engaging format. Instead of having to find a babysitter and spend a month or two driving weekly to a nightly class, you simply enroll online and the class becomes immediately available to you on any Internet connected computer device. Yes, you can use a PC, laptop, IPad or even your Smartphone. The program is available for you to take 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and you can login and out whenever you have free time. The computer holds your last spot so you don’t have to waste time searching around for where you left off. And, you decide your curriculum timeline. You can spend an hour a week on the course, or power through it in one weekend if you so choose.
The goal of taking our co-parenting courses is to give you the techniques and skills you need to improve your relationship with your ex-spouse and your kids. You can expect to learn how to communicate your feelings to your ex both politely and assertively so your point gets across in a non-threatening manner. Changing your previously aggressive behavior can be life changing! You will also learn about the most current research on appropriate boundaries, rewards and discipline for parenting today. The challenges of co-parenting will be addressed as well as how to avoid the standard parenting mistakes that can come with your new lifestyle. Our clients really appreciate the time spent on anger management techniques, a skill that helps in every part of life.
The most important aspect of divorcing with kids involved is to make sure that they understand that it’s not their fault and they are still loved. Children thrive on consistency. Taking the time to learn how to set-up two separate but cohesive households will pay off in the end. This means putting aside your personal differences to work as a team to raise your kids with similar parenting styles.
So instead of looking at this mandate as another hardship, look at it as an opportunity to learn how to take this difficult life change and turn it into a positive experience. You will complete the course with a renewed confidence in your parenting abilities. When your children feel this energy, they too will gain a sense of assurance, improved morale and stability that will set them on healthy, happy path.