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"Cherylann has excellent group leadership skills. She is able to keep groups focused and on topic, w

hile encouraging parents to share their own unique experiences. She is able to work with parents of all socio-economic levels and bases her positive approach that all parents have strengths." ~ Carol Handly, MSW

" Parenting, like marriage, doesn't come with a book of instructions. Cheryl Oliver's classes, thru Achieving-Excellence, really helps take the guess work out of being a parent. She teaches you how to "be" a parent and thereby raise a child cognizant of compassion, with a healthy self esteem and respect for themselves and others. She helps you lay the ground work to be your child's best friend - by being his/her parent first. " ~ Jennifer, Somers, CT

"The STEP Parenting classes that Cheryl has offered have been some of our most popular and well attended programs at the Family Resource Center. They have brought practical and easy-to-use parenting information to many of our families. Cheryl facilitates them with expertise and sensitivity. She has a gift for encouraging groups to share their experiences and does so in a way that helps everyone learn from them. Cheryl makes it known that she "practices what she preaches" and shares examples from her personal life that helps the group relate to her and feel comfortable sharing their stories. She manages the group in a way that keeps on topic but also allows for flexibility to discuss issues of interest and importance to the participants. Cheryl's services have been a wonderful benefit to the families in our program." ~Amy Morales, Alcorn Family Resource Center Coordinator

Cherylann has a bag of tricks that has really helped my parenting skills. I stumble here and there but things are much better since we have been working together. Thanks so much." ~Linda, Northford, CT

"This was the best class that I have ever been in. The information has helped every part of my life."~ Parent, East Windsor, CT

"Your presentations are seamless and interesting. I enjoyed this course. I thought it was well rounded and fun."~ Parent, BroadBrook, CT

"My husband and I struggled to find a way to parent together and get my children to respond. This has been very helpful for the whole family."~Parents, Broadbrook, CT