First Steps Classes

Parenting Education | Healthy Relationships | Life Coaching


First Steps is for expectant parents, first-time parents, or parents with multiple children. The program consists of 12 classes designed to help you succeed in parenting. Classes meet every Wednesday from 12 - 1 p.m. All classes are free.

Participants earn Gift Cards or Baby Bucks which can be exchanged for baby clothing and supplies.
Text or call 719-544-9312 to register.


Say what?! - The Art of Communication
Mar
19

Say what?! - The Art of Communication

Kids don’t come with manuals.

We all want the best for our kids, but how do we sift through the unending philosophies that are available on parenting and be intentional in how we choose what is best for our family? The number of voices speaking into this issue is overwhelming. Learn the essential elements of parenting and how to apply them in your own home.

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Creating Honesty
Feb
5

Creating Honesty

We’ve all caught our kids in a lie or two. We’ve even told a few ourselves. Why do kids lie, and can you teach them to tell the truth? In this video, we talk about why people lie, how your reaction to your kids’ lies can, in fact, encourage them to lie, and what you can do to create an environment of honesty in your home to help your kids choose truth over lies.

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Ipad Baby Epidemic
Jan
22

Ipad Baby Epidemic

When babies focus on screens for long periods, they may miss out on essential face-to-face interactions and hands-on play that are critical for learning language, building attention spans, and developing spatial awareness. Less is more!

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Boundaries & Discipline
Jan
8

Boundaries & Discipline

Boundaries are vital for children. They teach children how to set limits for themselves and provide self-discipline, but also help both children and parents learn how to give freedom, make mistakes and develop independence in a clear, supportive way. Come learn the importance and mastery of boundaries! 

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Entitled to Empowered
Nov
13

Entitled to Empowered

We love when our children are happy and we love being able to do for them in ways we didn’t get as kids. But too much of a good thing is never good. We’ll talk about the pitfalls of entitlement and how to edify their childhood with necessary life skills that will prepare them for a successful future.

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Parenting Styles
Nov
6

Parenting Styles

There are four widely researched styles of parenting: authoritative, permissive, authoritarian, and neglectful. The styles range from controlling to undemanding, and from cold and unresponsive to loving and receptive. In recent years, over-involved parents, who are present in every aspect of their child’s life, are often referred to as the fifth style. They are also known as snowplow or helicopter parents.

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What Kids Need Most
Oct
9

What Kids Need Most

Parenting is difficult, especially when raising kids in a world that says only certain kinds of achievements are worth recognizing. How do you raise kids who are true to themselves? 4 experts weigh in on how to best nurture your child's true nature & build a rock solid relationship with them in the process.

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Course Correct - Discipline Done Right: Behavior Correction for Parents and Children
Sep
25

Course Correct - Discipline Done Right: Behavior Correction for Parents and Children

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Every parent will experience meltdowns in their children eventually as they move through toddlerhood. What really causes tantrums? What can you do to help your child through this stage? How do you stop them, or better yet, can you prevent them altogether? And is this a normal phase of life or just bad behavior?

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Creating Confidence
Aug
7

Creating Confidence

Confidence helps us feel ready for life's experiences. When we're confident, we're more likely to move forward with people and opportunities — not back away from them. And if things don't work out at first, confidence helps us try again

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Course Correct - Tantrums: Navigating through Toddler Outbursts
Jul
17

Course Correct - Tantrums: Navigating through Toddler Outbursts

Every parent will experience meltdowns in their children eventually as they move through toddlerhood. What really causes tantrums? What can you do to help your child through this stage? How do you stop them, or better yet, can you prevent them altogether? And is this a normal phase of life or just bad behavior?

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No More Perfect Kids
Jul
10

No More Perfect Kids

Learn how to study and become an expert on your children, because you cannot fully embrace them until you truly know them. One of the best gifts we as parents can give our children is to set them free to be all that God has created them to be—not forcing them to live out our dreams or comparing them to our friend's kid. In Get equipped with the tools and perspective to: Identify and remove the Perfection Infection from our parenting.

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Childbirth Class
Jun
25

Childbirth Class

As a first-time mom, you may be uncertain about what to expect during labor and delivery. Register for our free Childbirth class and equip yourself with the knowledge you need to understand the general labor and delivery process.

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The Importance of Words
Jun
5

The Importance of Words

Your words are incredibly important to your child because you’re incredibly important to your child! Unfortunately, it’s hard to always say the right things. Words are powerful; they can build confidence and self-esteem, or in one heated moment, tear your child down. In this class, we’ll show you how you can grow your toddler through the power of your words, how to avoid saying the things that tear them down, and what to do when you mess up!

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Power of Affirmation - Facilitating Positive Connection & Communication
May
22

Power of Affirmation - Facilitating Positive Connection & Communication

Affirmation is essential because when people feel something positive, it facilitates connection. Neurologically, the brain needs to hear five to seven positive comments in order to metabolize one piece of negative feedback. And in addition to general affirmation, your people must hear specific praise from you in order to feel understood.

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Course Correct - Whining
Mar
6

Course Correct - Whining

Why do they whiiiine? Kids are so smart! As they grow and learn to talk, your toddler learns how to get what they want! And they quickly learn that nothing cuts to the core like a well-placed, repetitive, whiny demand. It can be exhausting, but giving in may just make things worse! In this free class, we'll look at what causes whining and what you can do to stop it!

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The Strong-Willed Child
Jan
24

The Strong-Willed Child

Do you have a child who is a force to be reckoned with? Who won’t take no for an answer, won’t be reasoned with, and won’t do anything they don’t want to do? If so, then you likely have a strong-willed child. Is this good? Is it bad? Can they be taught to comply and cooperate? We’ll talk about these issues and how you can guide your child into becoming the great leader they are destined to be.

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