Parenting courses offered
Beachside Family Centre is offering two parenting courses in Umina next month.
Facilitator of Beachside Family Centre Ms Debbie Notara said there was a course option for just about every local family.
"Beachside Family Centre is offering a parenting course for nearly every family with children over two years of age," Ms Notara said.
"We always get great feedback from participants in both of our courses and they really appreciate having the opportunity to discuss issues with other parents who are often experiencing similar difficulties.
"For parents who aren't currently having problems but wanting to learn about parenting in the future these groups will also provide that knowledge."
"The Triple P Positive Parenting Program has been proven to be successful in helping parents and carers to understand children's behaviour and giving a wide range of strategies to use in different circumstances.
"Currently being rolled out by the NSW State Government, this course is free and participants will also receive a manual valued at $17 free of charge."
The Triple P Positive Parenting Program will involve four sessions on Wednesday mornings from 10am to 12noon from November 3 to 24 and child care is available for a gold coin donation.
"For mothers, fathers and carers who are working there will be an evening parenting program called 1-2-3 Magic to be held on three Monday evenings including November 15, 22 and 29 from 7pm to 9pm," Ms Notara said.
"Parents can learn an approach which will ensure children do not receive reinforcement for negative behaviour.
"The 1-2-3 Magic program takes Time Out one step further and also looks at how parents can spend enjoyable time with their children rather than feeling like they are yelling at them all the time.
"Unfortunately there is no child care available for this evening group."
Bookings are essential for both courses.
For further information, telephone 4343 1929.
Beachside Family Centre is located in the grounds of Umina Public School in Sydney Ave.
Press release, 3 Oct 2010
Debbie Notara, Beachside Family Centre