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Question: Why should I attend Cooperative Parenting ? Answer: Parents attend Cooperative Parenting for a variety of reasons, but the most important one is that they realize their children will be benefitted if they improve their relationship with the child's other parent. Research evidence is clear: parents who maintain a conflicted or competitive relationship with one another are causing serious damage to their children. Conflict damages children but when parents do not talk with one another, the welfare of the child is also compromised. Question: What will I learn in Cooperative Parenting ? Answer: You will learn how to become more calm and solution-focused in your communication with your co-parent. You will develop a better understanding of why a cooperative co-parenting relationship is better for your child. New ideas and skills will give you better tools to cope with your own feelings and the challenges your co-parent presents to you. Cooperative Parenting provides you a caring and compassionate class that encourages you to accept personal responsibility for having the best possible relationship with your child's other parent. Question: Do both parents attend the same workshop? Answer: No. Parents do not attend the same workshop. However, step-parents, new partners or other family members can attend the same workshop with each parent. Question: Where are workshops held? Answer: Workshops are offered in various county locations -- presently we offer classes in San Diego, Chula Vista, La Mesa, Carlsbad, Encinitas and Escondido. Question: How much does it cost? Answer: Tuition is affordable and based on household income. To make payment as flexible as possible, tuition can be paid over three weeks or a credit card can be used. Tuition rates can be found on the registration form. Question: What if I have to miss a session? Answer: Particpants are encouraged to sign up for a workshop they are confident they can complete. However, when a parent must miss a session, that session can be made up in another location at another time. Question: Do I receive a certificate? Answer: Yes. Each parent earns a graduation certificate once all three sessions have been completed and tuition is paid in full.
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