Parent Workshops

 

Parent Workshop opportunities are provided for parent/caregivers and children served by our home visitation and mentoring program.

In early 2011, parents/caregivers were invited to attend a series of parenting workshops.  Workshops were taught by Teresa Peterson, a certified instructor in ParentsCare.  Topics included: parenting and parenting styles, developmental stages, nurturing success at home and school, and discipline vs. punishment.  Parents/caregivers were encouraged to participate in activities and discussions surrounding the topics.

During the months of October and November, Ms. Ruby’s Kids staff and volunteers presented Survival Skills for Parents: Building Relationships for Success.  This series was divided into five sessions. The following topics were explored:

• Exploring Self: What Makes Us, Us?
• The Purpose of Parenting and Parenting Styles
• Human Development: Guide to Ages and Stages
• Home Life, Life Away from Home, Discipline vs. Punishment
• Parenting Tools, Extended Discussions, Evaluation

All parents/caregivers whose children were served by Miss Ruby’s Kids were invited to attend.  A grand prize was awarded for perfect attendance at all five sessions.  In addition, door prizes were awarded each night.

The sessions were taught by Teresa Peterson, a certified instructor in ParentsCare.