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Are you a parent or caregiver of a fifth or sixth grader? Would you like to learn some additional skills to help your child succeed? If so, then register for the free Strengthening Families Program starting in early February.
The Strengthening Families Program for Parents and Youth 10-14 is a seven-week program designed to reduce adolescent substance abuse and other problematic behaviors in youth ages 10–14 years.
It has been scientifically tested and results have shown that children who have completed the program are less likely to become involved in risky behaviors like drug and alcohol abuse.
Parents and children begin each Strengthening Families session with a shared meal followed by break out sessions for adults and youth. During the last hour the families reunite to increase family bonding, positive communication skills, and learn to solve problems together.
The program will be held from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. on seven consecutive Tuesdays or Wednesdays starting on Feb. 7 and 8 at the North Pocono Intermediate School.
Youth will benefit from attending the sessions by learning to: prepare for their teen years, communicate with their parents, deal with stress and peer pressure, and avoid alcohol and drug problems.
Parents and caregivers can enhance their parenting skills by: learning to set limits and show love, making house rules, encouraging good behavior, protecting their children from substance abuse, and learning to handle stress.
All sessions are free and include a free meal for the entire family, free child care for younger children and gift cards for attending the program. For more information or to register for this fun, family-oriented program, call Penn State Cooperative Extension at 963-6842.
Are you a parent or caregiver of a fifth or sixth grader? Would you like to learn some additional skills to help your child succeed? If so, then register for the free Strengthening Families Program starting in early February.
The Strengthening Families Program for Parents and Youth 10-14 is a seven-week program designed to reduce adolescent substance abuse and other problematic behaviors in youth ages 10–14 years.
It has been scientifically tested and results have shown that children who have completed the program are less likely to become involved in risky behaviors like drug and alcohol abuse.
Parents and children begin each Strengthening Families session with a shared meal followed by break out sessions for adults and youth. During the last hour the families reunite to increase family bonding, positive communication skills, and learn to solve problems together.
The program will be held from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. on seven consecutive Tuesdays or Wednesdays starting on Feb. 7 and 8 at the North Pocono Intermediate School.
Youth will benefit from attending the sessions by learning to: prepare for their teen years, communicate with their parents, deal with stress and peer pressure, and avoid alcohol and drug problems.
Parents and caregivers can enhance their parenting skills by: learning to set limits and show love, making house rules, encouraging good behavior, protecting their children from substance abuse, and learning to handle stress.
All sessions are free and include a free meal for the entire family, free child care for younger children and gift cards for attending the program. For more information or to register for this fun, family-oriented program, call Penn State Cooperative Extension at 963-6842.
