Programs & Services > Families in Transition > Coping with Change > Single Parenting
Single parenting
- Children's Residential Schedules
- Parenting After Divorce: Meeting the Challenges
- Mother to Mother
- Fathering After Separation
and Divorce
A growing number of parents share in caring for their children after separation and divorce. This series of programs provides participants with an opportunity to discuss parenting issues and concerns from several unique perspectives.
Program location:
Unless otherwise noted, all programs take place at Families in Transition offices: Lawrence Square Mall, 700 Lawrence Avenue West, Suite 420 A.
A discount is applicable to all paid registrations received at least one week prior to the program date. Single session programs are discounted $15.00.
* The discount program does not apply to Coping with Life.
CHILDREN'S RESIDENTIAL SCHEDULES (single session)
Former partners remain parents. Their relationship affects the children. In particular, conflicts about the children's residential schedules can be difficult for everyone. Parents explore ways of resolving these concerns and fostering their child's adaptation to the changing family circumstances.
Topics include:
- Child-parent contact
- Influence of child's developmental stage
- Creating a schedule for your child
- Transferring between homes
- Supporting schedule arrangements
- Problem-solving strategies
Date: Tuesday, October 18
Repeats: February 2012
Time: 4:00 to 6:00 p.m.
Fees: $50
PARENTING AFTER DIVORCE: MEETING THE CHALLENGES
In this 5-session program, participants discuss the rewards and challenges of parenting. Parents learn practical strategies for enhancing relationships with children within the context of separation and divorce.
Topics include:
- Parenting styles and children's developmental stages
- Communicating with children: listening and bonding
- Communicating with children: talking and guiding
- Positive discipline techniques
- Fostering children's self esteem
Date: 5 Tuesdays beginning January 31
Repeats: Spring 2012
Time: 7:30 - 9:30 p.m.
Fees: $250
MOTHER TO MOTHER
This is a 5-session program for separated or divorced non-residential mothers. Participants examine their changing role and the way society's attitudes affect them. The unique social, emotional and practical aspects of non-residential parenting are discussed within a supportive environment.
Topics include:
- Identifying children's needs
- Realities of time sharing
- Strategies for successful problem solving
- Parenting without frequent contact
Time: 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Fees: Upon request
For information concerning dates and registration please contact 416.585.9151.
FATHERING AFTER SEPARATION AND DIVORCE (single session)
Participants discuss the importance of the father/child relationship when parents no longer live together.
Topics include:
- Skills for fathering after separation
- Building meaningful relationships with children
- Communicating effectively with your former partner
- Communicating with children
- Making the most of your time
Date: Tuesday, November 15
Repeats: July 2012
Time: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Fees: $50
