Resources for Parents

Let’s face it. Raising a child is hard work.  It gets especially harder when the other parent is not on the same page with you.  What can you do to cope with the situation? Don’t you wish there were resources to help? 

Well, good news! There are classes that you can take that may provide you with ideas and tools to make co-parenting easier when the partnership isn’t the greatest. 

The Family Stabilization Course

This course may be required by the Court in some cases and must meet the requirements of Texas Family Code §105.009.  This is often available online, and for a low and affordable price. This course must address 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 coparenting 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.

Texas Family Code §105.009(c).

In addition, there are more advanced courses that targets specific challenges a parent may face, include: 

• High-conflict parenting 

• Parent-child class to help build better communication

• High risk parenting skills for families with risks of child maltreatment 

• Anger management 

• Co-parenting and divorce class to help those going through a divorce

Many of these classes are available online.  However, not all are recognized by your county and state.  It is important before you sign up for the class to check and make sure that it is accepted and recognized by your court.  It may also be helpful to find classes that will provide you with a certificate of completion or may report to your court for your records. You may also want to check your court’s website for recommended organizations that offer these types of classes. 

The content provided in this blog is for informational purposes only.  This is not legal advice, and your viewing of this blog does not form any attorney-client relationship. 

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