The teen years are filled with change and challenge.  "Active Parenting of Teens" is a program that helps parents meet the challenges of parenting teens and preteens in today's turbulent society.  Parents will learn the skills they need to communicate effectively with their teens, encourage better behavior, use positive discipline techniques, and teach responsibility.  Cost for the four-session series is $39 for one parent, $69 for couples. 

• How to talk with your adolescent about violence, sex, alcohol, & drugs
• Solving problems together
• Reinforcing your adolescent’s courage and inner strength
• Building your adolescent’s sense of responsibility
• Communicating effectively and gaining respectful behavior from your adolescent
• How to discipline adolescents
• Ways to make parenting less stressful
• Co-sponsor:  Palomar Pomerado Health’s Poway, Rancho Bernardo, and Diamond Gateway Health Care Advisory Councils

2008-2009 Workshop dates:

• October 22, 29 - November 5, 12
  6:30 - 8:30 p.m. - Library/LRC
  Mesa Verde Middle School
  8375 Entreken
  San Diego, CA  92129

• January 22, 29 - February 5, 12
  6:30 - 8:30 p.m. - Library/LRC
  Bernardo Heights Middle School
  12990 Paseo Lucido
  San Diego, CA  92128

Call (858) 668-4084 for registration information.

Co-sponsor:

• Palomar/Pomerado Health System for Poway, Rancho Bernardo, and Diamond Gateway Health Care Advisory Councils

The Ready to Learn / Parent Education Project is a parent education and support project for parents and their very young children, ages newborn to five.  Their mission is to equip parents with skills and strategies based on the latest developments in brain research that enable parents to give their children the strongest foundation for learning right from the start.  Please check the website for updates to the program:  www.powayusd.com/teaching/sss/preschool/registration.htm

Questions or registration, please call #858-748-0556.