FAMILY WORKSHOP TO HELP REDUCE MODERN FAMILIES STRUGGLES

Struggles of many kinds face modern families. Struggles with money and Struggles with children are two upcoming events that are scheduled at the Family Workshops in Emmet County.

On Tuesday, Feb. 22, a workshop will be held at the Demoney Elementary School in Estherville. The main focus of the meeting will be on ‘Stretching the Family Dollar.’

Additional information will be presented on ‘Sidestepping Power Struggles’ from the nationally acclaimed ‘Active Parenting Now’ curriculum which uses video, activities and discussion to show ways parents can raise responsible, cooperative children who are able to resist negative peer pressure.

The doors will open at 5:30 p.m. for registration, with the workshop held from 5:45-6:45 p.m. A light supper, child care and Hispanic translation are available to all participants at no charge.

The workshop is made available by a grant from Prevent Child Abuse Iowa and is geared toward parents (custodial and noncustodial), foster parents, grandparents, teachers, child care providers, and other community members interested in the well-being of infants, children, pre-teens and teens.

The topic for the upcoming March 15 at Demoney Elementary School in Estherville will be ‘Talking with Your Children About Drugs and Alcohol.’

Questions may be directed to Linda Wiegman, Parents Education Coordinator, at 712-362-7926 or 1-800-242-5106.