Thursday, February 13, 2025

Free Help for Parents

 

help for parents

Parents and caregivers are invited to attend free in-person parenting skills workshops and groups at Project Self-Sufficiency to learn practical strategies for addressing common parenting challenges with children. The sessions will help participants identify their parenting goals, manage behavioral problems, and promote healthy child development by using the Triple P Positive Parenting Program, a comprehensive education initiative targeted to parents, healthcare professionals, educators, and caregivers of infants, toddlers, and school-aged children. 

 

In-person sessions will be held at 5:00 p.m. at Project Self-Sufficiency; pizza and childcare will be available. Attendees will receive a gift card for participating.

 

Targeted parenting workshops will address a wide range of topics, including:

·         The Power of Positive Parenting, March 4th

·         Raising Resilient Children, March 11th

·         Raising Confident, Competent Children, March 18th

·         Developing Good Bedtime Routines, April 8th

·         Hassle-Free Mealtimes with Children, April 15th

·         Managing Fighting & Aggression, April 22nd

·         Dealing with Disobedience, April 29th

 

Parents who want to learn positive parenting strategies are encouraged to attend an in-person group course on Thursdays, March 13th – April 3rd, 5:00 p.m. For those who need personalized assistance, one-on-one coaching with experienced parenting skills educators is also available by appointment.

 

“The Triple P workshops and classes will give parents, caregivers, and educators simple and practical strategies to help build strong, healthy relationships, confidently manage children’s behavior, and reduce stress,” explains Project Self-Sufficiency Executive Director Deborah Berry-Toon.

 

Interested participants are invited to call Project Self-Sufficiency, 973-940-3500, or register online, https://www.projectselfsufficiency.org/parenting-classes.

Tuesday, February 4, 2025

Learn about Divorce at Free Seminar

free legal advice

 

Project Self-Sufficiency will host a free, virtual Family Law seminar on Thursday, February 20th, 7:00 p.m. featuring attorney Angela Paternostro-Pfister.  Participants will discuss child support, grounds for divorce, court procedures, alimony, parenting time, equitable distribution of assets, and other topics related to divorce.  The presentation, which will be offered through Zoom, is free and open to the public; interested attendees should call Project Self-Sufficiency, 973-940-3500, for log-in details.  The agency’s legal seminar series is a program of the Journey Family Success Center at Project Self-Sufficiency and is funded by the New Jersey Department of Children & Families.