Parent and Child Center Offers Education Training

The Parent and Child Center at Bristol Hospital was awarded a $250 Local Prevention Council Grant to subsidize the cost of an upcoming parenting education training for parents of teens and tweens. As a result, the following class is being offered free to Bristol parents and teachers or coaches in Bristol-based programs:

• Preventing Risky Behaviors: The Pre-Teen and Teenage Years

Wednesdays, May 16 and 23, 2012

Location: The Parent and Child Center, 9 Prospect Street, Bristol

This 2-part workshop will delve into the choices teens face daily, including important prevention issues, such as suicide, drugs, alcohol and tobacco use.  Week 2 will provide a more in-depth discussion of these prevention issues, including important developmental milestones, peer pressure, teen sexuality, suicide prevention, and self-esteem. We will allow time for parents to bring up real issues in their own families, so that participants can brainstorm solutions for dealing with the tough issues faced by their teens. 

These classes are open to non-Bristol residents. For those individuals, class fees are $25/ parent, $45/couple, and $29/childcare provider, teacher, or coach needing continuing education certificates.

Pre-registration is required for each workshop. To register, call the Parent and Child Center at (860) 585-3481.