Active Parenting

Ages 5-12

Date:  TBA coming in 2020

Time: TBA

Location : TBA

During the 7 sessions of this program a range of important topics will be discussed, including:

• Understanding the different stages of your child’s brain development & resulting behavior(s) 

• Listening and talking WITH your children and problem solving

• Identifying & Practicing your most effective parenting style

• How to prepare for an effective parent teacher conference

• Character Development- focusing on courage, mutual respect, decision making & cooperation

• Emphasizing healthy lifestyles through family centered physical activities, healthy meal plans and recipes

• Building Self-Esteem in the Early Years

• Effective and Appropriate Discipline

 

Participation will include a 2 1/2 hour weekly classroom session, which will be supportive, honest, and thought-provoking. You will hear how other parents deal with concerns just like yours and be encouraged on how to deal and cope with the everyday concerns of being a parent to young children.

 

Light snacks & drinks provided. No childcare provided.

Minimum class size is 7 people. If fewer than 7 people have registered within a week of start date, you will be contacted to reschedule for class at a later date.

 

For more information or to register please contact:

Lynn McDowell (540) 982-1427 Ext. 116 or

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Ages 5-12

Date:  February 4-March 17, 2020 (Tentative)

Time: 10am-12:30pm

Location : 2720 Liberty Rd Roanoke, VA 24012

During the 6 sessions of this program a range of important topics will be discussed, including:

• Understanding the different stages of your child’s brain development & resulting behavior(s) 

• Listening and talking WITH your children and problem solving

• Identifying & Practicing your most effective parenting style

• How to prepare for an effective parent teacher conference

• Character Development- focusing on courage, mutual respect, decision making & cooperation

• Emphasizing healthy lifestyles through family centered physical activities, healthy meal plans and recipes

• Building Self-Esteem in the Early Years

• Effective and Appropriate Discipline

 

Participation will include a 2 1/2 hour weekly classroom session, which will be supportive, honest, and thought-provoking. You will hear how other parents deal with concerns just like yours and be encouraged on how to deal and cope with the everyday concerns of being a parent to young children.

 

Light snacks & drinks provided. No childcare provided.

Minimum class size is 7 people. If fewer than 7 people have registered within a week of start date, you will be contacted to reschedule for class at a later date.

 

For more information or to register please contact:

Lynn McDowell (540) 982-1427 Ext. 116 or

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