Central Vermont New Directions Coalition is offering a parenting class called “GUIDING GOOD CHOICES” focusing on kids ages 9-14. The 5-session Parenting workshop series will be held at Aldrich Public Library in Barre starting Wednesday, January 17 and runs until February 14, 2018, from 6-8 pm. It is designed for parents and caregivers of kids in 4th grade through 8th grade in Washington County. Reaching kids before they enter middle school and before high school are crucial transition times when communication is key and messages about alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs are frequent and consistent.

The course is free and will cover how to set clear family guidelines with both positive and negative consequences; how to control and express anger constructively; understanding the teenage brain and development; promoting family bonds; and preparing kids with “refusal” skills when peer influence might lead to trouble and using substances.

This course is sponsored by Central Vermont New Directions Coalition and funded through the Vermont Department of Health Regional Prevention Partnerships grant. www.cvndc.org Space is limited, Pre-registration is required, Child care is available with reservations. Free and open to the public. Contact Ann Gilbert at 223-4949 or email info@cvndc.org to sign up.

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