Free Help for Parents

Parents and caregivers are invited to attend free in-person parenting skills workshops and groups at Project Self-Sufficiency to learn practical strategies for addressing common parenting challenges with children. The sessions will help participants identify their parenting goals, manage behavioral problems, and promote healthy child development by using 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.

In-person sessions will be held at 5:00 p.m. at Project Self-Sufficiency; pizza and childcare will be available. Attendees will receive a gift card for participating.

Targeted parenting workshops will address a wide range of topics, including:

· The Power of Positive Parenting, March 4^th

· Raising Resilient Children, March 11^th

· Raising Confident, Competent Children, March 18^th

· Developing Good Bedtime Routines, April 8^th

· Hassle-Free Mealtimes with Children, April 15^th

· Managing Fighting & Aggression, April 22^nd

· Dealing with Disobedience, April 29th

Parents who want to learn positive parenting strategies are encouraged to attend an in-person group course on Thursdays, March 13^th – April 3^rd, 5:00 p.m. For those who need personalized assistance, one-on-one coaching with experienced parenting skills educators is also available by appointment.

“The Triple P workshops and classes will give parents, caregivers, and educators simple and practical strategies to help build strong, healthy relationships, confidently manage children’s behavior, and reduce stress,” explains Project Self-Sufficiency Executive Director Deborah Berry-Toon.

Interested participants are invited to call Project Self-Sufficiency, 973-940-3500, or register online, https://www.projectselfsufficiency.org/parenting-classes.

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