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Parenting workshops offered at Project Self-Sufficiency

NEWTON, NJ (Sussex County) – Parents and caregivers are invited to attend free in-person parenting skills workshops and groups at Project Self-Sufficiency to learn practical strategies for addressing common parenting challenges with children.

The sessions will help participants identify their parenting goals, manage 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. Attendees will receive a gift card for participating.

Targeted parenting workshops will address a wide range of topics, including:

  • The Power of Positive Parenting, March 4th
  • Raising Resilient Children, March 11th
  • Raising Confident, Competent Children, March 18th
  • Developing Good Bedtime Routines, April 8th
  • Hassle-Free Mealtimes with Children, April 15th
  • Managing Fighting & Aggression, April 22nd
  • Dealing with Disobedience, April 29th

Parents who want to learn positive parenting strategies are encouraged to attend an in-person group course on Thursdays, March 13th – April 3rd, 5:00 p.m. For those who need personalized assistance, one-on-one coaching with experienced parenting skills educators is also available by appointment.

“The Triple P workshops and classes will give parents, caregivers, and educators simple and practical strategies to help build strong, healthy relationships, confidently manage children’s behavior, and reduce stress,” explains Project Self-Sufficiency Executive Director Deborah Berry-Toon.

Interested participants are invited to call Project Self-Sufficiency at 973-940-3500 or register online at www.projectselfsufficiency.org/parenting-classes.

Jay Edwards

Born and raised in Northwest NJ, Jay has a degree in Communications and has had a life-long interest in local radio and various styles of music. Jay has held numerous jobs over the years such as stunt car driver, bartender, voice-over artist, traffic reporter (award winning), NY Yankee maintenance crewmember and peanut farm worker. His hobbies include mountain climbing, snowmobiling, cooking, performing stand-up comedy and he is an avid squirrel watcher. Jay has been a guest on America’s Morning Headquarters,program on The Weather Channel, and was interviewed by Sam Champion.

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