Skip to main content

In-Person and Online Help for Parents Available this Summer

 

help for parents

This summer, parents and caregivers are invited to attend free in-person or virtual workshops and discussion groups hosted by Project Self-Sufficiency which will offer practical strategies to address common parenting challenges with children and teens.

 

The workshops and discussion groups will help participants identify their parenting goals, address 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 to attendees at all in-person sessions. Those who attend six of the workshops will receive a $50 gift card. 

 

Sessions will address a wide range of topics, including:

·         Dealing with Disobedience, July 2nd, 7:00 p.m., via Zoom, and August 22nd, 5:00 p.m., in person.

·         Getting Teenagers to Cooperate, July 9th, 7:00 p.m., via Zoom.

·         The Power of Positive Parenting, July 11th, 5:00 p.m., in person.

·         Managing Fighting & Aggression, July 16th, 7:00 p.m., via Zoom.

·         Raising Resilient Children, July 18th, 5:00 p.m., in person.

·         Reducing Family Conflict with Teens, July 23rd, 7:00 p.m., via Zoom.

·         Raising Confident, Competent Children, July 25th, 5:00 p.m., in person.

·         Hassle-Free Mealtimes with Children, July 30th, 7:00 p.m., via Zoom, and August 29th, 5:00 p.m., in person.

·         Coping with Teenagers’ Emotions, August 6th, 7:00 p.m., via Zoom.

·         Hassle-Free Shopping with Children, August 8th, 5:00 p.m., in person and August 13th, 7:00 p.m., via Zoom.

·         Building Teenagers’ Survival Skills, August 20th, 7:00 p.m., via Zoom.

·         Developing Good Bedtime Routines, September 4th, 5:00 p.m., in person.

 

An additional workshop series, featuring the “Raising Safe Kids” curriculum developed by the American Psychological Association, will be offered via Zoom on Tuesdays at 6:00 p.m., beginning June 25th.  This course is designed to teach effective parenting skills and prevent behavioral issues and violence. A certificate of completion is available.

 

“These programs will give parents, caregivers, and educators simple and practical strategies to help build strong, healthy relationships, confidently manage children’s behavior, manage their own anger, 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.

 

Labels:

Comments

Post a Comment

Thank you for your comment.

Popular posts from this blog

Little Sprouts Recognized for Excellence

  The Little Sprouts Early Learning Center was recently awarded a four-star rating from Grow NJ Kids , the state-sponsored initiative to raise the quality of child care and early learning throughout New Jersey.   The rating is based on a rigorous process which considers documentation, classroom environment, in-person observations, and other factors. The Little Sprouts Early Learning Center is an expansive childcare and preschool facility which offers space for 83 youngsters, ages 6 weeks to 6 years, and is operated by Project Self-Sufficiency at 127 Mill Street in Newton.     Jennifer Blohm is a Technical Assistance Specialist from the Central Jersey Family Health Consortium , one of three agencies assigned to provide technical assistance and support to programs participating in Grow NJ Kids.   Blohm was so impressed by the quality of the Little Sprouts Early Learning Center environment, that she decided to enroll her own child in the preschool.   “The goal of Grow NJ Kids is t
Post a Comment
Read more

High School Diploma Program Launches in March

  Enrollment for the next session of the New Jersey Youth Corps program at Project Self-Sufficiency is underway.   The sixteen-week program launches in March and is currently being offered as a hybrid of virtual and in-person curricula and activities.   The New Jersey Youth Corps gives those who have not completed high school the opportunity to boost their literacy skills, prepare for the high school equivalency exam, obtain on-the-job work experience, and transition into a career, college or the military.   Interested participants are invited to attend virtual Open House hosted by Project Self-Sufficiency to learn more about the New Jersey Youth Corps and to complete an application.   Virtual Open Houses will be held on Tuesdays at 5:00 p.m., January 19 th , 26 th , February 2 nd , 9 th , and 16th, as well as Thursdays at noon, January 21 st , 28 th , February 4 th , 11 th, and 18 th . In addition, Project Self-Sufficiency is offering a $100 gift card to those who refer a young a
Post a Comment
Read more

Volunteers and Paid Instructors Needed for High School Equivalency Program

Paid instructors and volunteers are needed to work with young adults in the New Jersey Youth Corps high school equivalency and employment skills training program at Project Self-Sufficiency.   Program coordinators are searching for help with tutoring in science, math, social studies, and English as well as assistance with community service projects.   Tutors will also assist with basic reading comprehension and vocabulary.   Opportunities are available Monday - Friday, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.; a part-time, flexible schedule is offered.   "The situation is ideal for college students or educators who might be taking a break from their regular schedule due to the pandemic,” notes Project Self-Sufficiency Executive Director Deborah Berry-Toon.   Those with experience in business, construction trades, building maintenance and landscaping are particularly welcome.   The New Jersey Youth Corps gives young adults the opportunity to augment their literacy skills, prepare for the hig
Post a Comment
Read more