Parenting a Second Time Around

More than 35,000 grandparents and other relatives in Washington State are reaising chidlren - often with little support or knowledge of resources. To better help meet the parenting needs of relatives raising children a dynamic training developed by Cornell University Cooperative Extention will be presented during a two-day workshop. This trainining is appropriate for those who serve as:
* support group leaders, parenting educators, school personnel, family support staff, relative caregivers, social workers, or others interested in training others with this curriculum. Topics include:
It wasn't Supposed to Be Like This: Identifying and relecting ambivalent feelings about changing roles.
Understanding Child Development, family dynamics.
Rebuilding a Family- Adult/child interactions, grief and loss, solution focused problem solving.
Relatives and Teens living Together- stayhing connected, adapting to independence.
Discipline Is NOT a Dirty Word, but it may look different today...
Protecting and PLanning For Your Child's Future- exploring legal issues such as custody options, child support, and legal resources.
Standing Up For Grandparents/Relatives & Thier Needs- Advoacy.