WORKSHOP TO ENCOURAGE FAMILY CONVERSATION

When it’s time to talk with children about difficult topics, many parents are at a loss for words. Knowing what and how much to say to children of different ages is a real challenge. Parents who experience such struggles are invited to attend the upcoming Family Workshop in Emmet County, where these skills will be discussed and taught.

The Tuesday, May 17, workshop at Demoney Elementary School in Estherville will include the topic “Talking to Your Children About Sex and Other Difficult Topics.” Participants in this workshop will learn skills and gain support to make this conversation a lot easier. Presenter will be Karen Miller, RN, Emmet County Public Health Administrator.

Additional information will be presented on “The Family Meeting” 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, childcare and a Hispanic session are available to all participants at no charge.

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

This will be the last in the monthly series of workshops for the current school year. Those who would like to be on a mailing list to receive information about next fall’s workshops are asked contact Linda Wiegman, Parent Education Coordinator, lwiegman@iowalakes.edu; 712-362-7926 or 1-800-242-5106.