Family and Consumer Education Workshops

* Staff can provide your group or organization with a 30-90 minute talk on any of the following topics.
* We appreciate scheduling at least three weeks in advance and request a minimum of 10 participants.
* A nominal fee may be charged to cover materials.

Nutrition/Health/Safety

Wellness Approach
Here you will learn different ways to be a healthier you; Includes general health, nutrition and fitness education.

Human Development

Kids Don't Come with Directions
Gives practical information touching on age appropriate behavior and how to work with a child, not against him.

Balancing Roles
Practical ideas of how a family can work together to create a relaxed and caring atmosphere at home.

Asset Development
The objective of this workshop is to explain what assets are and how you can use them to increase your child's potential future success.

Ages and Stages
Looks at the developmental benchmarks of a child and what are appropriate behaviors at these times.

Talking with TJ (conflict management)
TJ is a "Train the Trainer" workshop, usually done with schools. The main objectives are to help children develop skills in the areas of teamwork and conflict resolution.

Let's Talk About Living in a World of Violence
A workshop that can be done with schools or with parents. The 90-minute workshop is designed to work with children in defining what violence is and how to deal with it.

Parenting/Family Workshops

These are workshops series offered at various times during the year. Registration is required and a fee is charged. Contact the office to be added to our mailing list.

Active Parenting: Baby Care Workshop
A three session workshop demonstrating basic skills necessary for newborn care. Some of the topics to be covered include: Calming Your Baby, When Baby is Sick, Safe and Sound, Feeding, Sibling Preparation, and more. The total cost is $60.

Active Parenting 1-2-3-4
A three session program focusing on how to bond with your child, childproof your home, and encourage positive behavior. Beginning age appropriate parenting skills will be introduced. Includes a text which the participant keeps. The total cost $60.

Active Parenting Now 5-12
This program consists of five sessions which reviews "Active Parenting 1-2-3-4" and then adds age appropriate parenting skills. Dr. Michael Popkin, author and one of the nation’s foremost experts on parent education, shows how to develop courage, responsibility, and character in our children. He also explains positive discipline and communication techniques that help families run more smoothly. Includes a text which the participant keeps. The total cost is $100.

Active Parenting of Teens
This program consists of five sessions which reviews "Active Parenting Now: 5-12" and then adds age appropriate parenting skills. It looks at the typical teen and why they think and behave the way they do. It offers techniques to improve our communication skills and to further develop independence, cooperation, and responsibility in our teens. Includes a text which the participant keeps. The total cost is $100.

Parents on Board
A three session program where parents will gain insight to help their child (at home) develop the skills necessary to achieve academic success. This is a good program for PTA groups to sponsor or for individual parents to call and request. The total cost is $60.

Book Start
A Family Literacy program that works with the parent and child together to develop skills necessary for school readiness. The fee is $20 per participant.

Parenting Skills Workshop Series
An experiential hands-on program in which participants are presented with five basic parenting skills through role-play and discussion. Participants pair up and practice the skills using their own situations. The five skills covered are: encouragement, can do, choices, self-control, and respecting feelings. The total cost is $70.

Discipline Is Not a Dirty Word (With Nutritional Supplement)
PASTA (Parenting a Second Time Around) - A kinship program designed to help grandparents or relative(s) deal with the emotional strain resulting from the situation. It provides the caregiver with answers to what their rights are, what the rights of the children are, how to deal with questions, and how to adjust to a new family structure. The total cost is $40. Grandparents are FREE!

Parents Apart
A six-hour program designed to help separating/divorcing parents reduce the amount of conflict they expose their child(ren) to. Parents will also learn how to identify emotional problems and where to get help. Parents learn how to help their child as well as themselves through the grieving process. This is a court mandated program however anyone can attend. The total cost is $50.

Visit http://www.crossroads-mediation.com/ for information about divorce mediation. James Campbell currently volunteers his time with the Parents Apart program assisting with the legal component.