FKCE Class Schedule
2025 FALL
Foster and Kinship Care Education Trainings
Summer Office Hours
MONDAY - THURSDAY 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
FRIDAY CLOSED
Registration for trainings!
Please call 909-384-4457 or 909-294-6913 or email fkce@valleycollege.edu
San Bernardino Valley College, as well as the entire community college community, continues to work tirelessly to help students, their families, resource parents, and kinship families get through this crisis as they play a critical role in our state's recovery. Working together and following safety guidelines and procedures, we can help keep our community healthy.
- The FKCE program will only be providing trainings online, with a few in-person classes, to resource parents and kinship caregivers through ZOOM and will require each participant to use a computer and/or phone and to have an email address to participate. (If you don't hae an email, please create one using yahoo.com or gmail.com) Each participant will need to download the ZOOM app on their computer and/or phone.
- Participants can register by calling 909-384-4457 or email fkce@valleycollege.edu confirmation will be sent to emails when done in a timely manner, weekdays 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Please only register for two (2) trainings at a time.
- Participants will be required to complete a registration form online, unless you have taken trainings in the last 90 days; EVERYONE needs to have an email address.
- Participants will receive certificates for attendance only when evaluations are completed, and attendance verified by the trainer; certificates will be emailed to participants by the Senior Student Services Technician.
- Participants not physically involved in the training or leaving early or joining the
meeting more than 10 minutes late (without specific approval by the trainer) will
NOT receive a certificate.
NO CHILDREN or PETS or other distractions are allowed in the training which should take place in a private area to maintain confidentiality. - Thanks for your patience during this challenging time.
Lucy Razo, FKCE Instructional Specialist
For general information regarding trainings, please call (909) 384-4457. All of the trainings listed in this schedule meet the criteria for San Bernardino County’s training for RFA (Resource Family Approval) pre and post trainings and for Los Angeles County’s Special Care Increment rate pre and post training. All training must be selected based on the individual needs of the foster/kinship child. Please discuss any additional training issues with your Children and Family Services (CFS) worker or the Specialized Care Facilitator as needed.
For Specialized Care Rate information for San Bernardino County, contact
Sumreen Chattha at sumreen.chattha@hss.sbcounty.gov
PLEASE CALL 909-384-4457 OR LUCY AT (909) 294-6913 TO REGISTER FOR TRAININGS OR EMAIL
fkce@valleycollege.edu
DISABILITY SERVICES: For disability-related reasonable accommodations, please contact the FKCE Program
office at (909) 384-4457 or (909) 294-6913 no later than two weeks prior to the date services are needed.
QUESTIONS: For further information, contact the
SBVC Foster & Kinship Care Education Program office:
San Bernardino Valley College - ADSS 202
701 South Mount Vernon Avenue, San Bernardino, CA 92410
909-384-4457 (FKCE Office) 909-294-6913 (Lucy Razo)
CLASES VIRTUALES EN ESPAÑOL
MARTES, 19 DE AGOSTO, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
EXPLOTACION SEXUAL COMERCIAL DE NINOS (CSEC)
ENTRENADORA: LEILA MONTIEL
Se proporcionarán a los proveedores de cuidado herramientas para identificar señales de advertencia e indicadores de la participación en la Explotación Sexual Comercial de Niños (CSEC). Los proveedores de cuidado obtendrán la capacidad de reconocer los riesgos asociados con niños y jóvenes en entornos de cuidado fuera del hogar; identificar y fortalecer los factores de protección para prevenir la participación de jóvenes en la CSEC; y comprender los elementos fundamentales de la conciencia, identificación, intervención y derivación para la evaluación y tratamiento de la CSEC. Los cuidadores desarrollarán una comprensión de las necesidades de la CSEC desde la perspectiva de los sobrevivientes.
SABADO, 23 DE AGOSTO, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
¿QUE ES INTIMIDA EN LAS ESCUELAS?
ENTRENADOR: JORGE RAZO
En esta clase los padres de crianza recibirán una orientación para identificar la explotación sexual y comercial de niños, los componentes básicos del tráfico de humanos, vocabulario usado en el tráfico de humanos, factores sociales que lo influencian, así como factores de riesgo. Los cuidadores aprenderán podrán identificar indicadores físicos y de conducta e identificar recursos y servicios para víctimas de la explotación sexual y comercial de niños.
MARTES, 26 DE AGOSTO, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
TRASTORNOS POR CONSUMO DE SUSTANCIAS EN ADOLESCENTES
ENTRENADORA: LEILA MONTIEL
La presentación sobre Trastornos por consumo de sustancias en adolescentes ofrece un recorrido completo por las causas, consecuencias, prevención y tratamiento del uso de sustancias en jóvenes. Comienza definiendo qué son los trastornos por consumo según el DSM-5 y destaca su impacto en el desarrollo del cerebro adolescente. Examina las sustancias más comunes (como alcohol, marihuana, vapes, inhalantes y opioides), los factores de riesgo (biológicos, psicológicos, familiares y sociales) y las señales de alerta. También analiza las consecuencias físicas, emocionales y sociales del consumo, y presenta estrategias de prevención efectivas tanto a nivel familiar, escolar como comunitario.
MARTES, 2 DE SEPTIEMBRE, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
CONVERTIR SUENOS EN TITULOS—CURSO EDUCATIVO 2: APOYAR LAS TRANSICIONES SECUNDARIA A LA UNIVERSIDAD
ENTRENADORA: LEILA MONTIEL
La vida después de la escuela secundaria es una gran transición, y muchos jóvenes de acogida no comienzan a prepararse lo suficientemente temprano. Esta sesión ayudará a los cuidadores a comprender cómo apoyar a sus jóvenes para hacer una transición sin problemas de la escuela secundaria a la universidad. Los cuidadores aprenderán sobre los beneficios de la universidad y los diferentes caminos universitarios disponibles, de modo que puedan alentar a los jóvenes a hacer un plan que sea adecuado para ellos. Los cuidadores también aprenderán sobre los pasos clave que los jóvenes deben tomar en su tercer y cuarto año de secundaria, así como los apoyos y recursos que existen para ayudar a los jóvenes en el camino.
MARTES, 9 DE SEPTIEMBRE, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
NUTRUCION Y SALUD MENTAL
ENTRENADORA: LEILA MONTIEL
La presentación "Nutrición y Salud Mental " explora cómo una alimentación equilibrada influye en el bienestar psicológico de los niños en acogida. Destaca la importancia de una dieta adecuada para el desarrollo cognitivo y emocional, y analiza los desafíos nutricionales y emocionales que enfrentan estos menores. Además, ofrece estrategias prácticas para cuidadores y profesionales, con el fin de mejorar la salud integral de los niños en el sistema de crianza.
MARTES, 16 DE SEPTIEMBRE, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
ADOPCION
ENTRENADORA: LEILA MONTIEL
La presentación sobre “Adopción” en ofrece una guíasobre el proceso, los tipos de adopción reconocidos en el estado de California y las implicaciones legales y emocionales para todas las partes involucradas. Se abordan las etapas del proceso general de adopción, incluyendo la solicitud, evaluación del hogar, emparejamiento con el menor y la audiencia final. También se explica la adopción desde el sistema de foster care, por parientes y por padrastros, junto con los apoyos disponibles como subsidios, Medi-Cal y servicios post-adopción. Finalmente, se analizan aspectos emocionales como la vinculación, la identidad del menor, las adopciones abiertas o transraciales y los recursos disponibles para familias adoptivas.
SABADO, 20 DE SEPTIEMBRE, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
CONVIRTIENDO LOS SUEÑOS EN GRADOS: “CURSO DE EDUCACIÓN 1
ENTRENADOR: JORGE RAZO
Este curso está diseñado para cuidadores con jóvenes de 6º a 10º grado. Este curso capacitará a los cuidadores para discutir el valor de la educación superior con sus jóvenes y proporcionarles ideas sobre cómo pueden desempeñar un papel activo en el apoyo de sus jóvenes a la universidad. Los cuidadores aprenderán la importancia de la exploración universitaria temprana, la preparación y los pasos clave que pueden tomar para ayudar a los jóvenes a convertir sus sueños en títulos.
MARTES, 23 DE SEPTIEMBER 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
CONSTRUIR APEGOS SALUDABLES
ENTRENADORA: LEILA MONTIEL
La presentación “Construir Apegos Saludables” explica cómo los vínculos emocionales tempranos entre niños y cuidadores afectan el desarrollo a largo plazo. Aborda la teoría del apego, los tipos de apego (seguro, inseguro, desorganizado) y cómo influyen en el comportamiento desde la infancia hasta la adolescencia. También se analiza el impacto del trauma en el apego y se ofrecen estrategias prácticas para fomentar vínculos seguros, especialmente en contextos de cuidado o crianza sustituta. Concluye con una reflexión, herramientas para la conexión emocional y un llamado a seguir aprendiendo para apoyar el desarrollo emocional saludable de los niños
MARTES, 30 DE SEPTIEMBRE, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
DISCIPLINA POSITIVA
ENTRENADOR: LEILA MONTIEL
La classe sobre Disciplina Positiva explora un enfoque educativo basado en el respeto mutuo, la comunicación efectiva y la comprensión de las causas subyacentes del comportamiento. Se destacan sus principios clave, como la motivación, la autorregulación y las consecuencias lógicas, además de estrategias prácticas para implementarla en diversos entornos como el hogar, la escuela y el trabajo. También se analizan herramientas y técnicas útiles, los desafíos más comunes y cómo superarlos, subrayando la importancia de crear entornos seguros y consistentes para el aprendizaje y el crecimiento.
MARTES, 7 DE OCTOBRE, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
DIAGNOSTICOS COMUNES EN NINOS
ENTRENADORA: LEILA MONTIEL
La presentación “Diagnósticos comunes en niños” ofrece una visión integral sobre los trastornos más frecuentes que afectan el bienestar emocional y conductual de la infancia. Se abordan trastornos del neurodesarrollo como el TDAH y el autismo, trastornos del estado de ánimo como la depresión y el trastorno bipolar, y diversas formas de ansiedad infantil, incluyendo el TOC. También se incluye información sobre trastornos de conducta y del apego, detallando causas, síntomas, diagnóstico y tratamiento. Finalmente, se enfatiza la importancia de la detección temprana, la intervención oportuna, y el trabajo conjunto entre familias, escuelas y profesionales para apoyar a los niños en su desarrollo saludable.
SABADO, 11 DE OCTUBRE, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
EXPLOTACION SEXUAL COMERCIAL DE NINOS (CSEC)
ENTRENADOR: JORGE RAZO
Este curso describe varias técnicas que los cuidadores de crianza deben ser conscientes de la realidad sobre la intimidación con los jóvenes en las escuelas. Los participantes identificarán y definir distintas técnicas interactivas para ayudar a fomentar la juventud, reconocer qué hacer para prevenir el acoso se en el entorno escolar. Los participantes también colaborará en el juego de roles para ayudar mejor ayudar a los jóvenes a reconocer los signos de la intimidación.
MARTES, 14 DE OCTOBRE, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
COMPRENSION DE LOS DERECHOS EDUCATIVOS
ENTRENADORA: LEILA MONTIEL
A La presentación “Comprensión de los derechos educativos” ofrece una guía clara y detallada sobre las protecciones legales que garantizan el acceso equitativo a la educación para todos los estudiantes en el estado. Se abordan temas como la inscripción sin discriminación, el derecho a una educación gratuita y segura, los derechos de estudiantes con discapacidades y aprendices del idioma inglés, así como la participación activa de padres y tutores. También se explican mecanismos de queja, protección de datos estudiantiles, acceso a servicios especiales y recursos comunitarios. El objetivo es empoderar a familias y estudiantes para que conozcan y ejerzan plenamente sus derechos dentro del sistema educativo de California.
MARTES, 21 DE OCTUBRE, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
TRAUMA Y RETRASOS EN EL DESARROLLOS
ENTRENADORA: LEILA MONTIEL
La presentación “Trauma y Retrasos en el Desarrollo” explora cómo las experiencias traumáticas afectan el desarrollo infantil en diversas áreas: física, cognitiva, emocional, del lenguaje y social. Se abordan los tipos de trauma, sus manifestaciones según la etapa del desarrollo, y cómo el trauma puede provocar retrasos significativos, especialmente en niños en situaciones de vulnerabilidad como el cuidado temporal. La presentación también revisa los hitos del desarrollo típico, herramientas de evaluación, señales de alerta, y la importancia de una detección temprana. Finalmente, se ofrecen estrategias de intervención centradas en el trauma, el rol del cuidador, apoyos escolares y comunitarios, y recursos para fomentar la resiliencia y la recuperación.
MARTES, 28 DE OCTUBRE, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
LOS PREJUICIOS IMPLICITOS
ENTRENADORA: LEILA MONTIEL
Esta presentación explora cómo los prejuicios implícitos afecta decisiones en el sistema de foster care, generando disparidades raciales, culturales y sociales. Se identifican tipos comunes de prejuicios —como el racial, de clase y lingüístico— y sus efectos negativos en niños y familias. También se proponen estrategias para reconocer y reducir estos prejuicios, incluyendo la autorreflexión y la capacitación continua. El objetivo es promover prácticas más justas, equitativas y culturalmente sensibles dentro del sistema.
MARTES, 4 DE NOVIEMBRE, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
UNA GUIA PARA CUIDADORES SOBRE DROGAS CALLEJERAS COMMUNES
ENTRENADORA: LEILA MONTIEL
Esta presentación ofrece un panorama completo sobre las drogas callejeras comunes, sus efectos, riesgos y formas de prevención. Se inicia con una introducción general al tema, seguida de un análisis por tipo de droga: depresoras (como heroína y benzodiacepinas), estimulantes (como cocaína y metanfetamina), y alucinógenas/disociativas (como LSD y ketamina). También se examinan las consecuencias físicas, mentales, sociales y legales del consumo, y se presentan estrategias de prevención y tratamiento. Finalmente, se promueve la educación, el apoyo familiar y comunitario como elementos clave en la recuperación y prevención del abuso de drogas.
SABADO, 8 DE NOVIEMBRE, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
CURSO DE EDUCACIÓN 2: APOYAR TRANSICIONES EXITOSAS DE LA ESCUELA SECUNDARIA A LA UNIVERSIDAD
ENTRENADOR: JORGE RAZO
Este curso está diseñado para cuidadores con jóvenes de 11 ° a 12 ° grado o recién graduados de secundaria. Este curso ayudará a los cuidadores a comprender cómo apoyar a sus jóvenes para que hagan una transición sin problemas de la escuela secundaria a la universidad.
MARTES, 18 DE NOVIEMBRE, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
COMO AYUDAR A LAS FAMILIAS A MANEJAR EL ESTRES
ENTRENADORA: LEILA MONTIEL
La presentación “Cómo ayudar a las familias a manejar el estrés” ofrece herramientas prácticas y estrategias para identificar, comprender y reducir el estrés familiar. Se analizan las causas comunes del estrés en padres, cuidadores y niños, así como sus manifestaciones emocionales y conductuales. Se proponen técnicas para promover la comunicación, la organización del hogar, el autocuidado y el fortalecimiento del vínculo familiar. También se presentan actividades específicas para ayudar a niños y adolescentes a regular sus emociones. Finalmente, se destaca la importancia del apoyo profesional, comunitario y de la creación de redes de contención, promoviendo una cultura de cuidado familiar y resiliencia.
MARTES, 2 DE DICIEMBRE, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
CONVERTIR SUENOS EN TITULOS—CURSO EDUCATIVO 1: APOYAR A LOS JOVENES EN CRIANZA TEMPORAL MEDIANTE LA PREPARACION UNIVERSITARIA
ENTRENADORA: LEILA MONTIEL
La vida después de la escuela secundaria es una gran transición, y muchos jóvenes de acogida no comienzan a prepararse lo suficientemente temprano. Esta sesión ayudará a los cuidadores a comprender cómo apoyar a sus jóvenes para hacer una transición sin problemas de la escuela secundaria a la universidad. Los cuidadores aprenderán sobre los beneficios de la universidad y los diferentes caminos universitarios disponibles, de modo que puedan alentar a los jóvenes a hacer un plan que sea adecuado para ellos. Los cuidadores también aprenderán sobre los pasos clave que los jóvenes deben tomar en su tercer y cuarto año de secundaria, así como los apoyos y recursos que existen para ayudar a los jóvenes en el camino.
MARTES, 9 DE DICIEMBRE, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
LA SALUD SEXUAL Y REPRODUCTIVA
ENTRENADORA: LEILA MONTIEL
La presentación aborda la salud sexual y reproductiva (SSR) en el contexto del cuidado de crianza, destacando la importancia de proporcionar educación y servicios integrales a esta población vulnerable. Se exploran las características y riesgos específicos de los jóvenes en cuidado de crianza, incluidas las altas tasas de embarazo adolescente, ITS y falta de acceso a recursos de SSR. También se analizan las barreras sistémicas, legales y sociales que limitan la atención, así como intervenciones y mejores prácticas para mejorar los resultados de SSR. La presentación concluye con recursos disponibles.
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CLASSES IN ENGLISH ON ZOOM UNLESS MARKED OTHERWISE
TUESDAY, AUGUST 19, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
BEING FREE TO TAKE AN HONEST AND NON-CRITICAL LOOK AT OUR STRENGTHS AND LIMITATIONS
TRAINER: VERN BRADLEY
We are all “grown up” and cannot get into trouble anymore! We are FREE to take a good look at how far we have come and where we can continue to grow. There are some important questions to ask ourselves: How well do we manage verbal abuse, defiance, and four-letter words? Do we know how to use these moments as opportunities to engage or does the drill instructor inside of us automatically begin barking? How well do we see the little bits and pieces of improvement, or do we discount them as not enough? Do we catch ourselves still looking to our kids for respect and appreciation or are we getting better at getting those needs met in our adult relationships? There will be a lot of good discussion, and we can look at it ALL freely.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 19, 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
LET’S TALK ABOUT SEX
TRAINER: WANDA M. COOPER
This class focuses on how to talk to your children about sex, healthy relationships, and teen pregnancies. Participants will learn about what is happening in the world of young children and teens concerning sex. What does your child really know about sex? Does he/she use the proper terms for their sexual organs? At what age should you begin this discussion? Why are our children obsessed with sex? Are they? Are teen pregnancies on the rise? We will discuss these questions.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 21, 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
THE STRONG-WILLED CHILD
TRAINER: WANDA M. COOPER
Participants will recognize the characteristics of a “Strong-Willed ’child. Participants will explore the difference between a strong-willed child and a child who is temporarily exhibiting defiant behavior.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 22, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO HAVE A RELATIONSHIP WITH MY KIDS?
TRAINER: VERN BRADLEY
Here we stand and there, the child stands. That space can remain just that, a space, or we can learn to transform that space into a connection/relationship. The relationship we create is like no other. For the most part, the only thing we know about this relationship is what we experienced growing up ourselves with our parents unless we take the time to really examine what we have learned from experience about relationship. Reflecting what draws us closer to another person and what drives us away and taking that information and applying it to our relationship with our kids encourages responsibility and accountability in our lives.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 26, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
THEY HAVE ALL THE POWER! NO, YOU DO!
TRAINER: VERN BRADLEY
We often see the rules of the system as giving kids all the power. Yes, it can seem this way. In this training, we will learn how to grab on to and hold on to that power that is already inside of us and has NOTHING to do with the kids’ attitude or behavior. It has to do with us learning how to experience and be at home with our power in an unwavering manner. With this power, we can create an almost magical structure that literally makes it possible for our kids and ourselves to come out of survival mode, live, thrive, and do our absolute best. We finally stop thinking in terms of inches and miles!
TUESDAY, AUGUST 26, 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
WHAT ARE TRUE COLORS?
TRAINER: WANDA M. COOPER
This class focuses on learning the different learning styles, learning strategies to increase the performance of children under your care. Once you are aware of your child’s learning style, this will help you to improve their understanding of themselves, others, and enhance their appreciation of this difference.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 28, 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
CHILDHOOD STRESS
TRAINER: WANDA M. COOPER
This class focuses on learning both the positive and negative aspects of experiencing stress and how to appropriately support the development of the skills and strengths necessary to avoid negative stress.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 29, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
THE INVISIBLE NEEDS IN OUT-OF-HOME PLACEMENT
TRAINER: VERN BRADLEY
When we focus so much on unbelievable behaviors, we tend to miss or overlook the obvious developmental needs related to both their chronological age and their placement age. What is meant by placement age? Well, day one in our home is kind of like birth, regardless of chronological age. The exciting challenge for us is to develop the skills to SEE the needs of the child in both their chronological age and placement age. Our goal is to bring the chronological age and placement age into sync, and that might just feel impossible! This training will look at these challenges
SATURDAY, AUGUST 30, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
TURNING DREAMS INTO DEGREES
TRAINER: WANDALYN LANE
Foster children deserve and can attend college and graduate from college; I can be an advocate for my foster child.
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
OUR BIGGEST MISTAKE: TAKING THEIR BEHAVIOR AND ATTITUDE PERSONALLY
TRAINER: VERN BRADLEY
Their behavior and attitude have nothing to do with us. So, why do we make it about us? When we do, we surrender our role as parents, our wisdom, our years of experience, and we instantly revert to being a kid just like them! The challenge is to find that place deep inside where we know that we are the parent and their attitude or behavior cannot shake that for a second. From this place, we can use our intelligence to respond to their behavior strategically, and it is from this place that we encourage respect and a desire connection.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
WHY WON’T WE LET THEM OUT OF THE BOX?
TRAINER: VERN BRADLEY
Why don’t we take the chance to see our kids as NORMAL? Given what their life experience has been so far, they act the way any of us would act. It is known as or called SURVIVAL. Once we GET IT, we can then provide them with a life of living instead of surviving. They then can begin to try on normal for size, and it is important for us to both set it up and recognize the normal when it shows up even in small pieces.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
THINKING OF PARENTING APPROACH: CHILDREN AND TRAUMA ISSUES
TRAINER: WANDALYN LANE
My child continues to misbehave no matter what I say or do to stop the misbehavior. I am losing my grip on parenting my child. I find myself going back wanting to spank to stop the misbehavior. I just want my child to listen to me all the time. Participants will learn and practice techniques to help their child(ren) recover from trauma issues. Participants will learn that behavior has been learned through negative experiences it can be unlearned with positive experiences.
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
AT HOME WITH THEIR TRAUMA, GRIEF, AND LOSS
TRAINER: VERN BRADLEY
Comfort is not the right word, but we should make an effort to at least be at home enough to pay attention to our and their loss, trauma, and grief. We mistakenly think that listening to their trauma is the job of a therapist. Why do we think that when we live with the child and their loss, grief, and trauma twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week? They need to know that we are at home with all of that. That at-homeness is healing. To be at home with their trauma, we also need to address our own.
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
(RFA)THERE’S A VOLCANO IN MY TUMMY!
TRAINER: WANDA M. COOPER
Learning to express anger appropriately can reduce stress levels. Many children have not learned how to do this, and parents get frustrated with their behavior. In this class, caregivers will learn creative ways to help children deal with anger issues. Participants will discuss and learn creative discipline.
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
WHAT IS YOUR PARENTING STYLE?
TRAINER: WANDA M. COOPER
Parents wish to be loved or cared for by their children just like they wish to raise children they can care for and love. Sometimes their parenting is overly protective, too strict, or lax which can create miscommunication and anger. Caregivers need a balance in recognizing children for their abilities, but also setting clear expectations for the child’s behavior.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
A CRITICAL INGREDIENT IN SELF REGULATING BOTH THEIR EMOTIONS AND THEIR BEHAVIORS
TRAINER: VERN BRADLEY
In the so-called healing professions in general, we tend to eliminate, for some strange reason, this most powerful and most healing experience between human beings, LOVE! If we decide to include love in our healer’s “bag,” what will it look like and how does it interact with other “medicines”?
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
POSITIVE DISCIPLINE
TRAINER: WANDALYN LANE
Today, discipline is not easy; there is so much we need to know about disciplining children. I have tried many things that I learned from my parents, but it is not working. I want my child to have respectful behavior toward others and I don’t want to spank my child when he/she misbehaves. Participants will explore how their parents discipline, how discipline has evolved, and the creative ways to discipline in these modern times. Participants will discover using the Modern Self-Discipline recipe to motivate acceptable behavior and eliminate unacceptable behavior.
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
WORKING WITH LGBTQ YOUTH
TRAINER: VERN BRADLEY
Understanding just what it means to be a sexual being with corresponding human needs will take us above and beyond any swarm of internal conflicts regarding gender and orientation. So come to this training where we will learn best practices in serving our LGBTQ kids while ironically learning that our job is no different in serving all our children with respect to their sexuality, of which their orientation and gender are a minor part. “It” does not have to be as complicated and as conflicted as we make it.
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
PREVENTING TEEN PREGNANCIES
TRAINER: WANDA M. COOPER
LOCATION: WESTSIDE KINSHIP SUPPORT SERVICE-SAN BERNARDINO
224 E 16 TH ST, SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92404
“Births to younger teens pose the greatest risk of poor medical, social, and economic outcomes. Ef-forts to prevent teen childbearing need to focus on evidence-based approaches to delaying sexual activity and increasing use of the most effective methods of contraception for those teens who are sexually active.” - Dr. Tom Frieden (CDC, Director) Is this the answer? What can/should be done? Participants will discuss teen pregnancies and ways to prevent the risk of getting pregnant.
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
HOW TO FIGHT HOMEWORK BATTLES
TRAINER: WANDA M. COOPER
Parents feel it is their job to get their children to do well in school. When parents feel it is their responsibility to get their children to achieve, they now need something from their children—they need them to do their homework and be a success. Fighting with a child regarding what you want them to do puts a parent in a powerless position because your child does not give you want you want. The battle over homework usually becomes a battle over control. In this class, participants will discuss homework battles and how to make this successful for everyone.
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
HOW TO CO-PARENT WITH BIOLOGICAL PARENTS AND SOCIAL WORKERS
TRAINER: LUCY RAZO
LOCATION: WEST END KINSHIP SUPPORT SERVICES – ONTARIO
918 N EUCLID AVENUE, ONTARIO, CA 91762
In the early phases of foster care or kinship placement, reunification with birth parents is often the guiding goal. This approach supports healing and ensures the child’s care remains rooted in family connection. Whether referred to as shared parenting or co-parenting, it’s a partnership—one where foster or kinship caregivers commit to working alongside birth parents with the child’s well-being as the shared priority.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
UNDERSTANDING GENDER AND ORIENTATION
TRAINER: VERN BRADLEY
We may think that gender and orientation issues are relatively new, but they are as old as...? Well, at least us! I mean do you remember someone telling you when you were little what was lady-like and what was manly? And how do we come up with our notions about what is attractive and what isn’t? This training will discuss best practices for raising children with LGBTQ needs. Participants will learn current information about the changes in utero that impact orientation and gender identification. Participants will also have an opportunity to share and explore their thoughts, feelings, and beliefs regarding sexual orientation and gender.
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
PARENTING THE BULLY
TRAINER: VERN BRADLEY
Being a bully is part of family dynamics and one of the roles a child or an adult learns to get their needs met, which includes survival, having a sense of worth, and feeling wanted or desired. We might even be bullying and not even recognize that part of ourselves or maybe we are more comfortable being the rescuer or the victim. Once we experience what it is to be powerful, then we can become conscious of these roles we play, put them to a stop, and walk our kids through the same process of being themselves.
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
BURNOUT PROTECTION: A SURVIVAL TOOL FOR FOSTER PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS
TRAINER: WANDA M. COOPER
Participants will learn what burnout is, what causes burnout, assess their own susceptibility to burn-out, and learn about the actions and attitudes that prevent or reverse the burnout process. Participants will discuss the different communication personalities and styles, determine their styles of communication, and how to use it effectively.
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
TRAUMA PROOFING YOUR CHILDREN: A CAREGIVER’S GUIDE FOR INSTILLING CONFIDENCE, JOY AND RESILIENCE IN CALIFORNIA
TRAINER: WANDA M. COOPER
The number of anxious, depressed, hyperactive, and withdrawn children is staggering and still growing! Many children experience bullying, violence, traumas, and abuse. Participants will learn “stressbusting”, boundary setting, sensory-and motor awareness activities that counteract trauma’s effect on a child’s body, mind, and spirit.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
NO REASON TO BE STRICT OR LENIENT, ONLY POWERFUL
TRAINER: VERN BRADLEY
Unfortunately, many of us have no clue what it feels like to be powerful. We know how to say NO to everything and be strict or how to say yes one too many times and feel taken advantage of, but powerful? It is an energy that runs through our entire body and soul and anchors us to the ground and to heaven. That power makes it easier to set good limits, and holds our kids accountable and responsible so that it becomes a way of life for them. Yes, it is possible, but we must first believe it is possible, and be willing to take the same journey in our own lives.
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
THOSE DYSFUNCTIONAL BEHAVIORS HAVE FAMILY ROOTS
TRAINER: VERN BRADLEY
Behavior of any kind does not just show up out of nowhere! For the most part, our behaviors are, learned and or absorbed from our surroundings. Neither our own behaviors nor the kids we love and serve are mysterious or inexplicable. Often, our behaviors are a function of the role we play within our family drama. As adults, we really must hold ourselves responsible and accountable. It is insightful to identify the roots of a behavior in family dynamics; the family connection may also provide us important information and direction in altering, changing, and extinguishing behavior.
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
“I DON’T HAVE YOUR EYES” …BUT I HAVE YOUR WAY OF LOOKING AT THINGS
TRAINER: WANDA M. COOPER
In this class, we will discuss what family really is. While many people look at our physical differences, there are so many ways that we can celebrate the commonality that makes us belong together. We will read and discuss the children’s book “I don’t have Your Eyes” by Carrie A. Kitz.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 3, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
OUR VOICE IS ONE OF OUR MOST POWERFUL TOOLS
TRAINER: VERN BRADLEY
EVERYTHING is in our voice. When we don’t speak up in meetings or do not challenge social workers, teachers, doctors and therapists, and when the only time we raise our voice is with our kids, that tells us just how powerless we think of ourselves. This training will teach you how to turn on our voice so our voice can represent who we really are with all our wisdom, insight, knowledge, expertise, experience, and POWER.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 4, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
ACTIVE PARENTING
TRAINER: WANDALYN LANE
No more sitting on the side lines, discover why raising World Class Kids are uniquely skiing. Participants will practice and explore how to avoid communication blocks and put active communication to work.
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 7, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
MAKING SENSE OF LOSS
TRAINER: VERN BRADLEY
Our lives and the lives of the kids we love and serve are naturally filled to the brim with loss, many losses, and each demanding and deserving grieving. Typically, a missing puzzle piece in loss is the sense of it. Often, there is no sense other than loss is a guaranteed part of our life experience. It is essential that we have some “expertise” in grieving loss and attempting to make that sense of loss. Otherwise, we will leave the kids we serve in a state of “limbo” or worse, a state of depression and anger, and they may stay stuck there indefinitely.
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 7, 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
WHAT DO YOU DO WITH A PROBLEM?
TRAINER: WANDA M. COOPER
What do you do with a problem, especially one that does not seem to go away? Do children worry about problems? Do they ignore them? Do they run and hide from them? In this class, we will learn ways to help children deal with problems, develop the courage to face them, and how to look at problems as opportunities rather than devastations. We will discuss the children’s book, “What Do You Do with a Problem?” by Kobi Yamad.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 9, 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
BOUNDARIES & LIMITS
TRAINER: WANDA M. COOPER
Children need boundaries and limits to assist them in behaving appropriately. Even though they may act as though they do not like them, rules and limits give children confidence, balance, and keep them out of trouble.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 10, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
THE URGE TO WIN LEADS TO A SURE LOSS
TRAINER: VERN BRADLEY
There is nothing wrong with the urge to win. It is quite fitting if we are playing a game. However, parenting is not a game, and it is important not to fall into the trap of making it a game. If we perchance, we insist upon making parenting a game and we win, but guess who the loser is? Parenting is far beyond the realm of games just like any meaningful relationship is. The alternative to being a winning drill instructor is to simply be a strong and powerful and loving parent and not having to prove it when challenged.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 11, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
COOPERATION & COMMUNICATION
TRAINER: WANDALYN LANE
Discover the Beauty of problems and know how to use the Road to Cooperation and not get into power struggles with child(ren). Participants will practice and explore how to avoid communication blocks and put active communication to work.
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 14, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
TRAINING THEIR THOUGHTS AND FEELINGS TO TALK AND DANCE
TRAINER: VERN BRADLEY
Many of the kids’ emotions that they so generously share with us are incredibly old emotions, and they don’t even know it. The emotions are implicit memories locked out of consciousness in their amygdala and have not had the opportunity to experience any kind of “conversation” or “dance” with rational thoughts. Understanding this, we can learn to respond to these emotions in a non-personal way and teach them to integrate emotions so they no longer dangle like losing threads waiting to fire off. There are also important needs behind these emotions, which can make a HUGE difference if they are met.
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 14, 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
WILMA JEAN THE WORRY MACHINE…HELPING CHILDREN TO LEARN HOW TO HANDLE ANXIETY
TRAINER: WANDA M. COOPER
Anxiety is a subjective sense or worry, apprehension, and/or fear. It is the number one health problem in America. Children's anxiety disorders are frequently missed or misdiagnosed. In this class we will address the problem of anxiety that relates to children. We will read and discuss the children’s book “Wilma Jean the Worry Machine”.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 16, 10:00AM – 12:00 PM
TURNING DREAMS INTO DEGREES
TRAINER: LUCY RAZO
LOCATION: WEST END KINSHIP SUPPORT SERVICES – ONTARIO
918 N EUCLID AVENUE, ONTARIO, CA 91762
This training will explain the benefits of post-secondary education, recognize the unique barriers fostering youth face in education, including the impact of trauma, and identify strategies to create a college-going culture in the home. Participants will understand the different postsecondary education pathways.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 17, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
SEEING THEIR VERBAL ABUSE FOR WHAT IT IS
TRAINER: VERN BRADLEY
We don’t like to admit it, but we take their verbal abuse personally, especially when we have stood on our heads to make their lives so much better. Sometimes we see verbal abuse as a threat to our control and the verbal abuse rings a little or a lot true! This training will discuss
how to shift gears and do something else with hurt, stop reacting to their verbal abuse, and instead, respond in simple and powerful ways. It typically is not about us.
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 21, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
THE ENERGY GOD GIVES US TO STAND UP FOR OURSELVES!
TRAINER: VERN BRADLEY
It is challenging to think of anger as the energy God gives us to stand up for ourselves when we are being attacked. But if we look at it that way, it will give us some clues how to respond to our kids’ anger. In this training, we will learn numerous sentences to respond with. Rage is an indication that we are completely beaten down, and our rage is our last-ditch effort to make sense that we are somebody. This is another clue as how to respond. This is not said that their anger or rage is innocent. The bottom line is always that whether we are talking to kids or ourselves, we are to be both accountable and responsible in our behavior. And, as always, everything we learn about their anger and rage applies to us as well!
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 21, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
WHAT IS COMPASSION FATIGUE?
TRAINER: WANDA M. COOPER
LOCATION: WESTSIDE KINSHIP SUPPORT SERVICE-SAN BERNARDINO
224 E 16 TH ST, SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92404
Participants will learn if they are suffering with Compassion Fatigue and hope to deal with it. Compassion fatigue comes from a variety of sources. It often affects those working in care-giving professions—nurses, physicians, mental health workers, clergymen, and child welfare practitioners. It can affect people in any kind of situation or setting where they are doing a great deal of care giving and expending emotional and physical energy day in and day out. It is the stress resulting from helping or wanting to help a traumatized person. (Figley, 1995; Friedman, 2002) In this class we will discuss these issues and the importance of self-care.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 24, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
PARENTING THE KNOW- IT-ALL KID
TRAINER: VERN BRADLEY
Our goal in loving know-it-all kids is to entice them into spending more time trying to figure us out, rather than we spend trying to change that know-it-all attitude! In our training, we will learn all the “chess moves,” and they will no longer entrap us into dealing with their attitudes and behaviors. It will be okay with us if they know-it-all because we know they do not.
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 28, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
WORKING WITH DIFFICULT PEOPLE WITHIN THE SYSTEM
TRAINER: VERN BRADLEY
Are there difficult people within the system? And do they experience us as difficult just like we experience them as difficult? Well, it really does not make any difference. The bottom line in interacting with people within this unwieldy but interesting system is this. It is an absolute must that we see ourselves as intelligent, skilled, experienced, and capable because we are. This is our starting point in collaborating with difficult people. Our twenty-four-hands-on experience makes it possible for us to know more than anyone else in the system. It is not an I know-more-than-you think. It is just a fact, and it is important for us to be at home with this fact.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 31, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
LEARNING TO HAVE CONVERSATIONS ABOUT DYING
TRAINER: VERN BRADLEY
Many of our kids have already experienced the loss of family members, and many of us have as well. Some of these losses are from extremely traumatic events, such as murder and suicide. It is important for us to be able to talk about our own losses so that we can become more at home with kids also talking about their losses.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
UNDERSTANDING MISBEHAVIOR
TRAINER: WANDALYN LANE
I am not sure why I was not given this information regarding the behaviors of the children in my home. The children in my home are behaving in ways I do not understand, I needed to get more information about their behavior. Participants will learn the importance of not getting in a power struggle and the anatomy of a power struggle with children, the parent-child cycle, and how to use anger in a positive manner.
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 9:00 AM – 12:00PM
EVER TOO OLD FOR A BLANKET OR STUFFED ANIMAL?
TRAINER: VERN BRADLEY
A blanket, stuffed animal, or other favorite object that provides comfort and security and substitutes for a real person is called an “attachment object.” Are we ever too old for attachment objects? I hope not! I have many that I will share in our training. Many individuals had their attachment objects removed or discarded, which is a cruel move by a misinformed parent or care provider. There is an opportunity for us to learn more about the attachment process, both for ourselves and for the kids we love and serve.
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
A DIFFERENT HOME. A NEW FOSTER CHILDR’S STORY
TRAINER: WANDA M. COOPER
Suddenly taken without warning from your parents, your pets, your bedroom, your school: everything familiar to you is more than a devastation. This class discusses the traumatic things that children can face when thrust into a different home against their will. They have so many questions and often blame themselves. We will discuss these issues and the children’s book by John and Kelly Degarmo “A Different Home. A New Foster Child’s Story.” You will gain in-sight and new ways to help children cope with living in foster care.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
OUR BRAIN IS MARVELOUS AND SO IS THEIRS!
TRAINER: VERN BRADLEY
The first issue here is that YES, we are intelligent and smart, and we can become quite knowledgeable about both our own brain and theirs. It is simple. Once we understand their brain processes, our life and work will become so much more rewarding and effective.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
RESPONSIBILITY AND DISCIPLINE
TRAINER: WANDALYN LANE
I desire for my foster child to take responsibility for his/her action and be accountable for his/her own behavior; Stop blaming others.
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
WHAT TO EXPECT: “YOUTH WHO TRANSITION FROM GROUP HOMES TO FFA”
TRAINER: WANDA M. COOPER
This class teaches caregivers key elements for developing a relationship with their youth. Participants examine the process of this transition and learn techniques to ensure all necessary documents are in order.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
LEARNING HOW TO FALL ASLEEP
TRAINER: VERN BRADLEY
How much sleep do we need? What is the impact on our body and on our brain? For some, sleep is a breeze and for others, it is torture and a nightmare! This training will discuss sleep, what it does for us, and ways to assist ourselves and our kids in falling asleep. Note that word “falling.” Many of us do everything we can to not fall!!
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
UNMET NEEDS CAN BE LAND MINES
TRAINER: VERN BRADLEY
We are talking about both their unmet needs and ours. They are both land mines. Having met our needs is not only a wonderful experience, but it is also critical to our physical and mental health. But what happens when we cannot meet our needs, and what do we do with the frustration? As adults, we can deal with this frustration! This training will discuss ALL needs, theirs and ours.
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
PREVENTING TEEN PREGNANCIES
TRAINER: WANDA M. COOPER
LOCATION: WESTSIDE KINSHIP SUPPORT SERVICE-SAN BERNARDINO
224 E 16 TH ST, SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92404
“Births to younger teens pose the greatest risk of poor medical, social, and economic outcomes. Ef-forts to prevent teen childbearing need to focus on evidence-based approaches to delaying sexual activity and increasing use of the most effective methods of contraception for those teens who are sexually active.” - Dr. Tom Frieden (CDC, Director) Is this the answer? What can/should be done? Participants will discuss teen pregnancies.
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
BUILDING HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS
TRAINER: WANDA M. COOPER
What are the keys to building healthy relationships? Who served as a model of a healthy relationship for us? Many children do not have a clear picture of what a healthy relationship is or know where to begin in creating them. How can we best teach this skill to our children?
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
UNDERSTNDIND THE CHILD’S PERSONAL RIGHTS AND HOW IT RELATES TO HOUSEHOLD RULES
TRAINER: LUCY RAZO
LOCATION: WEST END KINSHIP SUPPORT SERVICES – ONTARIO
918 N EUCLID AVENUE, ONTARIO, CA 91762
This session explores how to foster a home environment that balances structure with respect for children’s personal rights. Participants will learn how to align household rules with a child’s developmental needs and individuality, while promoting accountability and emotional safety.
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
WORKING WITH THE SYSTEM
TRAINER: WANDA M. COOPER
This class focuses on learning how the Child Welfare System works once children enter foster care. This class will also discuss the history of the Child Welfare System, the role of the state and federal government, and its role in the delivery of services through funding and legislation.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
WHEN DO WE PREPARE KIDS FOR EMANIPATION?
TRAINER: VERN BRADLEY
Age three is the time to begin preparing to leave home. There is that stage of development when we move from being COUNTER dependent, rebellious, to INDEPENDENT. The skills we learn during this time will plant the healthy and lifegiving desire to venture out fifteen years down the road to live successfully on our own. And we will look at that silent part of ourselves that does not want them to leave home. This training will also discuss many cultural variations.
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 2, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
YES, THERE IS A YES BRAIN!
TRAINER: VERN BRADLEY
We will learn that our “yes brain” is characteristically open, flexible, conscious, creative, and desires connection. It is the key when it comes to relationships and just plain living. There is also a “no brain” which, on the other hand, tends to be defensive, angry, and focused solely on survival even when survival is not an issue. Yes, we want to learn to switch back and forth and model that skill for our kids.
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 4, 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
CHILDHOOD SEXUAL ABUSE AND ITS IMPACT ON THE FAMILY
TRAINER: WANDA M. COOPER
This class presents an overview of childhood sexual abuse and how it impacts a child’s life. Strategies to assist children in coping with abuse will be discussed.
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 5, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
WHEN WE FEEL POWERLESS, IT MAY BE JUST A FEELING AND NOT THE REALITY
TRAINER: VERN BRADLEY
We often feel powerless and then erroneously conclude that we are, when. On the other hand, our power is just waiting for us to recognize it and pick it up and try it on! Simply entertaining the thought, “I AM POWERFUL” can completely cancel out feeling powerless. Well, like anything, this dance step takes practice!
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
BUILDING COURAGE & SELF-ESTEEM
TRAINER: WANDALYN LANE
I have a loving and supportive home, but my child seems to self- sabotage, make excuses for poor behavior and not accept the positive values that we try to instill in our child(ren).
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 9, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
OUR RELATIONSHIP WITH THE SOCIAL WORKER
TRAINER: VERN BRADLEY
It is critical that we and the social workers work together as a team. However, if the social worker insists upon being our boss, there can be no team. We can preclude this happening by letting the social worker know who we are right from the very start, and one simple way to do this is by asking an important question PRIOR to placement and then holding the social worker accountable for their answers. It is not a game. It is about us, as foster parents, taking our “work” seriously and knowing the level of support to expect and require from the system in general and the social worker in particular.
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 9, 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
FROM BAD GRADES TO A GREAT LIFE! UNLOCKING THE MYSTERY OF ACHIEVEMENT FOR YOUR CHILD
TRAINER: WANDA M. COOPER
In this class, we will discuss why character and personal responsibility form the foundation of lasting academic and occupational achievement. We will discuss such topics as, “What is more important? Getting great grades or becoming a great person? Does your child have gifts? Can you develop yourself and have a great life?”
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 12, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
REASSESSING OUR STRENGTHS AND OUR LIMITATIONS
TRAINER: VERN BRADLEY
This is a follow-up training. The end of this training semester is a good time to look at what we have learned in the last five months and where we have made significant changes as well as humbly acknowledging where we are still stuck in our old and familiar ways when it comes to our parenting style, and our relationships with our kids.
