Pastor Ken Simon (Click for email)
Ken and Cathy
Kay and Berke
in Yosemite!  
Silly moments at home...
First Parenting Center
Parenting Classes
"This class has been life changing in my relationships with
my children and with every adult I talk with... The materials
are presented well and the discussions are very
encouraging!"  

An Invitation From Pastor Ken:

Coming Again: Call us with scheduling ideas: six weeks of
fresh parenting ideas, discussion, encouragement, humor
and more.  John Marshall Elementary School has been our
partner recently and offers live translation - Spanish,
Armenian and Korean!
Or.... Would your company like to sponsor lunch hour classes?               
Call 818-240-9000

STEP is short for "Systematic Training for
Effective Parenting"

All Are Welcome!  While I am a pastor at First Lutheran Church, these great
materials are not faith based.  In other words everyone is welcome and will
feel completely included no matter your life journey.  

I am married to Cathy (since 1977) and have two children.  Cathy is finishing
her degree in Women's Studies at UCLA.  Berkeley just graduated from
UCLA.  He will now be studying Jazz piano at Manhattan School of Music in
New York..  Kay is in 6th grade and enjoys exploring everything possible.  As
a family, we have been foster parents and have welcomed many children
into our home.  For many reasons, I find these parenting materials a critical
part of my family life.  

Please call me for any possible questions 818-240-9000 or email me at
ken108 (at) pacbell.net












Here are some thoughts from STEP's website:

Over 4 million parents and parent trainers agree-STEP works!
STEP can help show the way through the tough issues families
face today

Systematic Training for Effective Parenting


America's leading parenting programs--STEP, STEP/teen, Early Childhood
STEP, and Next STEP--are an easy, effective way for you to help parents
improve relationships in their families. For twenty years they have helped
parent educators around the country and the world teach parents the skills
needed for healthy families.

Updated to reflect issues parents face today

STEP has been updated to include more information on topics important to
parents today. Dynamic new videos, an updated parent's handbook, and a
comprehensive leader's resource guide combine to bring you the best in
parenting programs. Early Childhood STEP includes an expanded leader's
resource guide and updated parent's handbook.

STEP Topics:
  • Understanding Yourself and Your Child
  • Understanding Beliefs and Feelings
  • Encouraging Your Child and Yourself
  • Listening and Talking to Your Child
  • Helping Children Learn to Cooperate
  • Discipline that Makes Sense
  • Choosing Your Approach
The Parents Handbook is for our
parents of children in the
elementary ages.  See below for
the Parenting book for younger
children.  The STEP programs have
existed for over 20 years and are
revised to fit the times.