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 Fall 2009
with Childcare: six weeks of fresh parenting ideas,
discussion, encouragement, humor and more.
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 just
finished her degree in Women's Studies at UCLA.  Berkeley graduated from
UCLA.. He is now studying Jazz piano at Manhattan School of Music in New
York..  Kay is in 7th 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.