Parenting classes next week…

There are a lot of tough jobs around the island – construction, pouring concrete, handling the tourist rush during the summer, working the job sites.

But none is as tough as parenting. And you don’t get a hardhat.

Luckily, there are a couple of options for taking parenting classes around the island.

First, Jenny Benedict is starting her series of classes on the 19th – here’s the complete brochure that tells all about what she’s offering – check it out!

Meanwhile, you can join the class being offered by Shahn McGuire at the middle school on Monday nights, sponsored by the FHMS PTA:

“Get Out of My Life, But First Could You Drive Me and Cheryl to the Mall?” by Anthony Wolf, Ph.D.

The Title Says it All!  Join us for weekly classes on the joys, struggles and rewards of being a parent of an adolescent.  This class is appropriate for parents and children of all ages.  Come on Monday nights from 5:15 -6:45 in the Middle School Commons to share your knowledge and experience, and to learn from others who are in similar situations.

Facilitated by Shahn McGuire, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

Some of the topics in the class:

• “Adolescence: what is normal? (and being a ‘Weasel’ is normal)”
• “Being the Parent of an Adolescent and Living Through It!”
• “Secrets (and truths) about adolescents”
• “Communication and Trust with Your Adolescent”
• “Consequences, Boundaries and Limits, Oh My!”
• “Morality versus Ethics versus Legality versus Personal Values versus Mainstream aka What My Friends Are Doing!”
• “Talking with your Teenager about Drugs, SEX and Rock and Roll”
• “Teaching our kids to make decisions” Contributed by Bill Arney from his work with the Native American Community at Evergreen State
• “Conflict with your adolescent:  Lose the occasional battle, but win the war; choose your battles wisely!”
• “School:  How important is it really?”
• “Things Parents Often Forget to Teach Their Teens: How can we remember it all?”

The good news/bad news: The bad news is there is no definitive way to parent; no fool proof plan, no guarantees. The good news is there are tips, strategies and frameworks that help the process for both the parent and the teen.

Sponsored by the FHMS PTA

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