Parenting Classes April – May: School Age Child Development and Discipline

Description:
The six-part School-Aged Child Development and Discipline Series will discuss why it is important to stay in touch with your child’s thoughts and feelings, and teach positive parenting techniques that encourage children to talk, as well as to listen. This workshop will include information on proper nutrition, setting limits and disciplining school-aged children. We will discuss teaching children to think before they act (responsibility), to accept accountability for their mistakes, and to work together with other people (cooperation). A discussion of routines and structure to encourage desirable behavior will be reviewed. This series will also focus on common causes of childhood anger, and the impact of a child’s emotional, social and intellectual development on his ability to manage his actions. Together we will brainstorm strategies to help children learn to express anger in more socially appropriate ways. Classes are partially funded by grants from the Petit Family Foundation, the Bristol Brass General Grant Fund, the Douglas and Noreen Schumann Special Interest Fund, and the Main Street Community Foundation in partnership with the Stocker Foundation.

Location:
Parent & Child Center
9 Prospect Street
Bristol, CT 06010

To register, please call the Parent & Child Center at 860.585.3895.
Tuesdays, April 19 – May 24, 6 – 7:30 pm (or 8 pm)
The Parent and Child Center, 9 Prospect Street, Bristol
Parent: $36/series; Childcare Provider: $42/series
***A sliding scale fee & scholarships are available.

Dates to Note:
Tuesday, April 19, 6 – 7:30 pm: Part 1: Communicating with Your School-Age Child
Tuesday, April 26, 6 – 8 pm: Part 2: Disciplining Your School-Age Child
Tuesday, May 3, 6 – 7:30 pm: Part 3: Raising a Responsible Child – Rules, Chores, and Consequences
Tuesday, May 10, 6 – 7:30 pm: Part 4: Children and Self-Esteem
Tuesday, May 17, 6 – 7:30 pm: Part 5: Nutrition and Your School-Age Child
Tuesday, May 24, 6 – 8 pm: Part 6: Handling Children’s Anger

Please visit the Parent & Child Center Website for more detailed information about the classes, as well as other programs parenting and child development programs available.