Parents and caregivers are invited to attend free in-person or online workshops and discussion groups hosted by Project Self-Sufficiency which will offer practical strategies to address common parenting challenges.

The in-person 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.

The in-person sessions will address a wide range of topics, including:

·         The Power of Positive Parenting, May 13^th.

·         Raising Resilient Children, May 20th.

·         Raising Confident, Competent Children, May 27^th.

·         Developing Good Bedtime Routines, June 17^th.

·         Hassle-Free Mealtimes with Children, June 24^th.

Parents who want to learn positive parenting strategies are encouraged to attend an in-person, group course on Wednesdays, June 4^th – 24^th, 5:00 p.m.  For those who need personalized assistance, one-on-one coaching with experienced parenting skills educators is also available by appointment.

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 May 13th.  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.

Those who attend all the Triple P Positive Parenting workshops, or 7 out of 8 of the ACT “Raising Safe Kids” classes, will be eligible to receive a gift card. Interested participants are invited to call Project Self-Sufficiency, 973-940-3500, or register online, https://www.projectselfsufficiency.org/parenting-classes.