Parenting is a wonderful and challenging job. Every parent can benefit from learning about child development, parenting styles, temperament, discipline and more. Healthy Kids is offering two courses this spring for parents of teens/tweens. A third class will be offered for families in recovery. All courses are evidence based.

Magic 1,2,3 Teens is being offered on Friday, April 22 from noon to 3 p.m. on Zoom. The class and accompanying book will help parents connect with and guide their teen. Participants receive a parenting book and topics covered include: forgetting to do chores, being absent for family outings, drop in grades, missing curfews, parties and drinking and work responsibilities.

Active Parenting of Teens will be offered Friday, May 11, 18 and 25 from noon to 3 p.m. Topics covered include: methods of respectful discipline, skills for clear and honest communication, concrete strategies to prevent risky behavior, how to be an encouraging parent and more.

Nurturing Parenting for Families Affected By Substance Abuse will be offered Fridays from noon to 2 p.m., May 6 through July 1. This course allows parents, caregivers and family members to look at everyone’s strengths, to establish a strong bond between parent and children and to learn new parenting strategies to promote healthy and confident families.

To learn more about these courses and or to register, call 563-1818 or email Mindy at mcorrell@tidewater.net