Maricopa Community Colleges  CPD103BM   19886-19956 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 10/24/95
CPD103BM 19886-19956 LEC 2 Credit(s) 2 Period(s)
Creative Grandparenting
Assessing identity and role as grandparents to improve relationships with grandchildren. Development of general awareness of child development stages, communication techniques, and activities which involve grandparent and grandchildren interaction. Prerequisites: None.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
CPD103BM   19886-19956 Creative Grandparenting
1. List stages of child development. (I)
2. Explain the levels of intergenerational communication within the family system. (II)
3. Describe the changing role of the grandparent. (III)
4. List activities promoting meaningful interaction between grandparent and grandchild. (IV)
5. Describe possible solutions for common problems encountered by grandparents in cases of divorce and second marriages. (V)
6. Describe avenues for developing and improving relationships in the three generation family. (VI)
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CPD103BM   19886-19956 Creative Grandparenting
    I. Stages of Child Development
        A. First Year
        B. Years 1-3
        C. Years 3-5
        D. Years 6-12
        E. Adolescence
      II. Levels of Intergenerational Communication
          A. Grandchild/Child
          B. Parent/Child
          C. Grandparent/Parent
        III. Role of Modern Grandparent
            A. Historical Perspective of Grandparenting
            B. Grandparent as Parent
            C. Societal Expectations of Grandparents
            D. Development of Grandparent's Individual Identity
          IV. Activities Which Promote Interaction Between Grandparent and Grandchild
              A. Communication
              B. Togetherness
              C. Identity Sharing
            V. Common Problems Faced Because of Divorce and Remarriage
                A. Separation and Exclusion
                B. Bitterness and Anger
                C. Child/Grandparent as Victims
              VI. Systems for Improving Inter-relationships Within Family Systems
                  A. On-going Encouragement
                  B. Three-way Support Systems
                  C. Expressions of Love
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