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Built by military families for military families. Although built by military families, we do not represent any of the branches or interests of the military services. We are independent and operate on a not-for-profit basis. This allows us to remain independent and serve you to the best of our ability.We are open 24/7 and take suggestions via email [email protected]
This single-session workshop explores ways for active duty single parents to balance their military and parental responsibilities and looks at the opportunities and challenges of parenting alone in the military.
Systematic Training for Effective Parenting (STEP) helps parents develop a positive and consistent approach to dealing with the special challenges of children ranging from early childhood to teen age.
Do you find your anger racing from zero to 60 at work or at home? BEAMS is a six-session, skill-building program for active duty service members and family members. The BEAMS course is designed to prevent anger from escalating to violence. Participants learn to develop new and effective coping strategies.
The purpose of this training is to provide tools to enhance healthy relationships and educate military personnel and their families how to successfully nurture intimate relationships. Topics include emotional record keeping, expectations, communication and developing healthy habits.
This four-hour workshop addresses the pain and loss of a family breakup from the child’s perspective. Topics of discussion include typical reactions of children of different ages, things children need to hear, and what parents can do to help them through the pain.
Do you have trouble communicating with your partner? Do you find yourselves arguing a lot? This two-session workshop will help you improve your day-to-day communication, learn how to fight fair, problem-solve, and strengthen your relationship. Open to military beneficiaries and their partners.
The culture of fatherhood is changing as dads become increasingly involved with their children. Dads are often seen as disciplinarians, yet come to the job with no specific training. This interactive, single-session class provides an opportunity for fathers to gain valuable, practical information about parenting.
Dual military parents face unique challenges in balancing military careers and family responsibilities. This workshop is intended to assist dual military parents navigate their unique military family lifestyle. Discussion topics include building healthy relationships, deployment readiness, parenting in a military family, family care plan, career planning, and sharing challenges and successes with dual military parents.
This single-session workshop includes discussions on the myths of stepfamily living, the different roles a stepparent may assume, the stages a stepfamily goes through as they develop, and tips for handling discipline. The discussion also includes information on step parenting in a military family.
Are you tired of the same dating traps like becoming involved too quickly, dishonesty from the start, or overlooking problem areas? Learn how to avoid common dating missteps when developing a new romance by attending “Love Thinks,” a program for single or newly-dating military members who are tired of playing dating games and are ready to keep it real.
This two-hour evidence-informed program equips service members with practical tools to interact respectfully with the ultimate goal of reducing destructive behaviors in the workplace.
This four-hour workshop assists expectant service women as they make the transition into parenthood. Topics discussed include the Navy’s policy on pregnant servicewomen, Navy family care plans, housing information, Navy Marine Corps Relief Society and information about their budgeting for baby program, child care resources, FFSC programs and services, the WIC program, and information on career planning.
This workshop provides expectant parents with information on what to expect from a newborn, as well as basic parenting skills for service members. Topics discussed are stages of development, how to handle crying, temper tantrums and alternative measures for discipline. Registration is open to first time expectant service members.
This workshop explores what it means to discipline children and the ways it can be accomplished most effectively. It includes strategies for encouraging children to behave appropriately, communicating in ways that really work, and increasing cooperation.
This single-session workshop presents the physical, cognitive, social, and emotional developmental characteristics of teens, and parents’ reactions to the way adolescents handle these changes. Discussion topics include building healthy relationships, avoiding power struggles, and providing guidelines. This is an overview of the in-depth STEP teens multi-session program.
Would you like to improve your personal communication skills? This educational group can make a difference! Participants learn about different communication styles, conflict resolution, and ways to develop more effective speaking and listening skills. Open to active duty military and family members.
When an emergency strikes, knowing what to do can save lives, property, and time. One of the most important tools you or your family can have to protect yourself in possible emergencies is a family emergency plan. It is important to plan ahead as a family for all types of emergencies and responses. Everyone in the family should understand what to do, where to go, and what to take in the event of an emergency. Learn how to prepare, respond, and recover with FFSC’s Ready Navy public awareness program.
Are you newly married or getting married soon? Are you new to the area or to the military? Join us at this one-session workshop which provides a wide variety of helpful information about military life, including the challenges of deployment, expectations of the military, preparation for a mobile lifestyle, pay and allowances, housing, medical and dental care, recreational activities, financial planning and more.
Stress is an unavoidable fact of life. The way we handle stress can affect our personal and professional lives. Learn more about managing stress with techniques such as goal-setting, time management, and progressive relaxation.
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