Project Self-Sufficiency will offer virtual parenting workshops for parents with children of all ages, Tuesdays April 9 th – May 28 th , 6:00 p.m. Participants will learn how to build positive parenting skills, prevent behavioral problems, and encourage effective anger management. The parenting classes offered by Project Self-Sufficiency follow the ACT Raising Safe Kids Program developed by the American Psychological Association which aims to educate parents and other adults who raise and care for young children about creating environments which protect them from violence. C lasses are co-sponsored by the Journey Family Success Center and Project Sussex Kids , the Sussex County Council for Young Children. The sessions are free and open to the public; interested participants are invited to call 973-940-3500 for log-in details. “The ACT Raising Safe Kids curriculum is based on the premise that effective parenting is an important factor in preventing behavioral issue
Parents and caregivers are invited to attend free discussion groups designed to address common parenting challenges, including aggression, discipline, potty-training, screen time, and bedtime routines. Sessions will be offered at Project Self-Sufficiency , at 5:30 p.m., April 3 rd , 10 th , 17 th and 23 rd . Pizza and childcare will be available to attendees. Those who attend two of the discussion groups will receive a $25 gift card; attendees at three events will receive a $50 gift card. The discussion groups are a component of the Triple P Positive Parenting Program , a comprehensive education initiative targeted to parents, healthcare professionals, educators, and caregivers of infants, toddlers, and school-aged children. Additional workshops on a variety of topics are offered at Project Self-Sufficiency and at select locations in Sussex and Warren Counties. “The Triple P program gives parents, caregivers, and educators simple and practical strategies to help b