December Family Advocacy classes

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EDWARDS AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. --  
Description of December 2015 Classes & Workshops. For more information, or to register, call 661-277-5292:

P.R.E.P.  (Couple's Relationship Enhancement Workshop): This six-week workshop is intended to address issues such as negotiating and resolving conflict, power struggles, communication challenges and trust issues. Whether your relationship is need of some "fine tuning" or a major overhaul, this workshop is sure to enhance your understanding of your partner and the way you relate to one another. Sessions are from 2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. at Chapel 2 on 11/4, 11/18, 12/2, 12/ 9, 12/16 and 12/30.  

Bundles for Babies: New (or new again) parents are invited to hear information on financial education and healthy pregnancy. Layettes valued at more than $65 are provided by the Air Force Aid Society plus more freebies. There will be presentations by A&FRC and Dads4Dads class facilitators. This class is open to all services.

Managing Stress: This three part workshop will help you identify sources of stress, common triggers and teach how to utilize some of the same techniques used by the Navy SEALS to reduce their stress. Come find out what it is like to really relax! Each seminar is one and a half hours long. This class will be held at Bldg. 5513, Family Advocacy Program office.

New Pregnancy Orientation (OBO) & Dads4Dads Class 1: This one session class will help all expectant parents to navigate their way through pregnancy. Participants will get information on steps to enroll their baby for benefits, nutrition, safety exercises, importance of good dental care, and information on how to have a safe pregnancy. This class also serves as Class 1 for the Dads4Dads class. All dads are highly encouraged to attend!

Dads4Dads Class 2: An experienced dad will facilitate this workshop for first time dads, as well as dads who already have children. The class will address the basics about being a dad, from what to expect during pregnancy and delivery to diapering and soothing a crying baby - all taught by an experienced dad. This is a MUST for all new or prospective dads! This class is the second in a three part series. Class 3 will be held once a quarter and is for dads whose baby is already home.

Dads4Dads Class 3: This "dads only" class is for both first time dads and dads who already have children. The class will address the basics about caring for a baby who has already returned home which will include, but is not limited to, caring for baby at home and intimacy after parenthood. This is a MUST for all new dads! This class is last in the series of three classes and is held once a quarter. Class 2 is the fourth Thursday of every month (except holidays), and Class 1 is the third Thursday of every month, held in combination with the OBO class.