Parenting Enrichment Workshops
Parents, consider taking advantage of the free quality workshops, presented at the Outer Banks Family YMCA through a coordinated effort of community agencies reaching out to families of Dare County. Childcare is provided, $3 per child. Click here for flyer.
"Kids and Substance Abuse -Tips and Tools for Parents"
Tim Hill and Mike Damoth
(Rescheduled to April 16)
The goal of this workshop is to provide basic information about adolescent alcohol and drug use with a focus on warning signs and symptoms. Strategies to strengthen communication and involvement in your child's life will be provided, including understanding how children may view their caregivers as role models. Preventive strategies will be discussed and recommendations will be offered if you suspect your child is using substances.
"Cyber Nightmare: Youth & Technology in 2010"
Brian Strickland & Melinda Mogowski
Friday, February 19, at 6:30-8:00 pm.
This workshop will provide you with strategies needed to help your child safely navigate today's cyber social scene. Don't be intimidated- get the information and tools you need to keep up! We will also discuss handling the inevitable problems as they arise.
"Survival Skills for Parenting your Teens"
Kathy Burrus
Friday, March 19, 6:30-8:00 pm.
Guiding your child through the preteen and teen years can be a bumpy ride. Attend this workshop and you will learn to avoid power struggles by using effective communication, limit setting, anger management, supervision, and other survival skills for parenting adolescents.
These workshops are free of charge and is part of the Parenting Enrichment Program's "Family Fun Nights" series held at the Outer Banks YMCA in Nags Head. Child Care is provided for a fee of $3 per child. Register online here or call Children & Youth Partnership for Dare County at 441-0614.