Children in the Middle Class in the press

The Between Two Homes class, based on our Children in the Middle program, is presented in a format that uses a live instructor, Power Point presentation, and videos to make the educational experience diverse. It is more than just a basic co-parenting class, and it's not a parenting education class. The class exceeds mandated requirements in most states for co-parenting education classes.

In Texas, a co-parenting education class is defined under:

Texas Family Code, § 105.009. PARENT EDUCATION AND FAMILY STABILIZATION COURSE
The course must include information on the following issues:
(1) the emotional effects of divorce on parents;
(2) the emotional and behavioral reactions to divorce by young children and adolescents;
(3) parenting issues relating to the concerns and needs of children at different development stages;
(4) stress indicators in young children and adolescents;
(5) conflict management;
(6) family stabilization through development of a co-parenting relationship;
(7) the financial responsibilities of parenting;
(8) family violence, spousal abuse, and child abuse and neglect; and
(9) the availability of community services and resources.

THE BETWEEN TWO HOMES CLASS DESCRIPTION
The Between Two Homes class focuses on how families can meet the needs of children growing up between two homes. The class is well reviewed and suggested by participants. For reviews, please visit our reviews page. The class is a 7 hour, 2 part class.

Part I- The Adults
Part I of the class focuses on adult issues related to co-parenting and keeping children out of the conflict.

Topics covered include:
• You
• The Victim Mindset
• Domestic Violence
• Working with the Other Household
• Extended Family/Significant Others
• Suggestions for Co-parenting
• Adult Grief
• Conflict Disengagement
• Alternative Dispute Options

Part II-The Children
Part II of the class focuses on child development and the needs of children growing up in two homes.

Topics covered include:
• Children’s Stages of Development
• Creating the Dual Home Environment
• Parenting Time
• Child Support and Parental Access
• Talking to the Children
• Children’s Grief
• Mistakes Made in Involving Children
• Co-parenting Vocabulary
• Benefits of Co-parenting
• Alienating Behaviors

The material is $300.00 and includes the Power Point presentations, 1 content CD, an instructor workbook, forms for participants, and 2 DVD's. Ongoing support includes access to you through our web site. The 8 hour training is $500.00 for the instructor if taught in our Grand Prairie office in Texas, or + travel and lodging if taught in other locations. There is an additional fee of $50.00 per person over 5. The course is a 7 hour course divided in to 2 parts. A sample of one of the videos used in the course is located here.

If you would like to teach the Making Two Homes work class in your area please e-mail us.