Parents are invited to attend a series of free Active Parenting Workshops in July that will offer guidance in the areas of respectful discipline, skills for clear and honest communication, concrete strategies to prevent risky behavior and how to be an encouraging parent.
The workshops are available free of charge to any parents who live or work in Rensselaer County.
There are three different workshops available based on the age of your child:
Active Parenting: First Five Years
July 2, 9, 16 and 23
10:00-11:00 a.m.
Turnpike Elementary School, 55 New Turnpike, Troy, NY 12118 (Multi-Purpose Room)
Register by contacting Michelle McLaughlin by June 21 at mmclaughlin@lansingburgh.org
Active Parenting: Ages 5-12
July 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30
9:30-11:30 a.m.
Rensselaer County Mental Health, 1600 7th Ave., Troy (3rd Floor Conference Room)
Register by contacting Jennifer Haggerty at jhaggerty@rensco.com
Active Parenting of Teens and Tweens
July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
9:30-11:30 a.m.
Rensselaer County Mental Health, 1600 7th Ave., Troy (3rd Floor Conference Room)
Register by contacting Jennifer Haggerty at jhaggerty@rensco.com