Free parenting workshops September 28 and October 5

Free parenting workshops aimed at parents, teachers and guardians of 4th – 9th graders will be held on Wednesday, September 28 and Wednesday, October 5, 2011 at the Trinity Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall, 1315 N 160th St, Shoreline, WA 98133.

Julie Metzger, RN, MN will speak about important issues in relationships with and among pre-teens and teens. Come to prepare or to enhance your skills for parenting adolescents.

Julie is a pediatric nurse, writer and educator. She is a well-respected and popular speaker at schools and community groups, and co-founder of Great Conversations, an organization focused on health education for families.

Staying Close While Standing Back—

The Art and Science of Parenting Adolescents

Wednesday, September 28 at 7:00-8:30 pm

One of the biggest balancing acts parents face today is knowing when to step forward to help and guide their children’s lives and when to let their child make independent decisions and choices. How do families work together in a partnership of trust and respect as children and parents encounter new experiences? What are specific ways we can encourage our children to be resilient, accountable, and inter-dependent people in a fast changing world?

The Young and the Restless--The Social Lives of our Children

Wednesday, October 5 at 7:00-8:30 pm

It can be challenging in the moment to know how to help our children communicate effectively and build healthy relationships. These moments can be as simple as not getting invited to a birthday party or being teased at school. This workshop will cover a review of latest research on social dynamics of children and strategies for kids and parents.

Workshops are open to anyone (not faith-based curriculum) and free due to grant funding. For more information email or phone Kay Broweleit at 206-363-3500.