What is Children 1st?
Children 1st is a co-parenting program designed for families going through divorce or separation. This two-session course is officially recognized by the Monterey County Court as a certified parenting class. Additionally, a version of the program is available for children ages 5-18 whose parents have completed the course as well.
Fill out the Harmony At Home Children 1st Referral Form Below
Pay for Children 1st services Below
Main topics covered
For Parents:
- How divorce affects children at different developmental stages and strategies to support them.
- Communicating effectively with both children and the other parent.
- Navigating co-parenting and reaching agreements with the other parent.
- Creating a parenting plan.
- Problem-solving within the structure of new families.
For Children:
- What occurs when divorce/separation happens?
- Children are NOT to blame for the divorce.
- Understanding the emotions and reactions that both children and parents may experience.
- Tools and strategies to help children communicate and express their feelings with their parents.
Children 1st English and Spanish Flyers
$50 per class per adult
$25 per class for the children
REGISTRATION : Please contact vanessar@harmony-at-home.org to receive prior approval and to schedule the first class.
For more information, call Harmony At Home at (831) 272-6644 in Salinas or (831) 625-5160 in Carmel.
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