Welcome to the Parents’ Lounge
... a place for parents and caregivers to get information and support
(Not just Mom and Dad, but all of you Aunts and Grandmas who are raising kids too!)
At Youth Services, we know that raising kids who are healthy and well-adjusted is the toughest job on earth. That’s why we try to do as much as we can to support parents and caregivers just like you who are facing the everyday challenges of family life.
For starters, each month in the Parents’ Lounge, we will highlight a common parenting concern or a trend in youth culture that we want you to be aware of. You’ll find this information in “Pointers for Parents”.
You can also get parenting information through our lending library which includes some of the newest and most popular books on parenting. For example ... say you are looking for some help navigating the rocky terrain of dealing with teens, if you stop by the office you will find several books on these topics and many more.
Not only do we have some great books, but we have free brochures and pamphlets on substance abuse, suicide, stress, eating disorders, and hundreds of other topics. You don’t even have to come in the office to get them! You can find them displayed outside our office, available to you whenever the Town Hall is open.
Finally, if you should find yourself in a family situation that seems unmanageable, please call us. We provide referrals to other public and private agencies to help with mental health issues, beyond control kids, substance abuse treatment, domestic violence, or any other issues your family may be facing.
Upcoming Parenting Program:
6 C's of Effective Parenting...
Colchester Youth Services is offering you a wonderful opportunity to improve your relationship with your kids, get tips and advice for handling tough
parenting situations and get support from other parents. In this 3-part parenting seminar, we will discuss the 6C's of parenting, as designed by parenting expert John Rosemond. These concepts include : Consistency, Commitment, Consequences, Communication, Collaboration, and Centering. We will discuss ways to keep our children on the track to success, both behaviorally and socially. We will cover topics such as logical consequences and effective communication. There will be time each week for discussion and questions. Raising our children in today's complicated world can be challenging at times, come check out how to be a more effective parent! This discussion will be facilitated by AnnMarie Maffuid, licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. There will be three sessions held
on consecutive Tuesday’s beginning February 23rd through March 9th. All sessions will take place at Jack Jackter Intermediate School in the Media Center from 6:30-7:30 PM. These sessions build off each other so it is important that you attend all three. There will be childcare available for children over 3 years old, but must be requested at time of registration. The fee is $20 for the all three sessions. Scholarships are available. Please register by February 19th by calling Youth Services at 537-7255.
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