Community Messages
February 2021
MAKING PARENTING EASIER – ADVICE FOR PARENTING YOUR TEEN
Parenting has never been more difficult. There is no manual on how to do it right and the influence of technology and social media is making life teen life, and therefore your life, more difficult. As a parent this is generally our most challenging time. Understanding how the teenage brain works can help in dealing with them. There are also strategies you can learn to support your teen while they go through including the difficult times of breaking away from family and rebelling against authority.
College teacher John Wood has undertaken many studies in parenting and for the last 8 years has run highly successful Parent Education programs for the City of Greater Geelong through their Regional Parenting Services.John has worked with thousands of teens over the years. Northern Bay recognises the importance of parent/child relationships in securing the very best outcomes for our students. John will conduct a trial program for our parents on the Goldsworthy campus. It will run from 9:15 to 10:15am on Monday mornings for 6 weeks starting on Monday 3 May.
This course has turned around parent/child relationships that were on the verge of breaking and has made good relationships even better. Everyone can benefit. All we need to make it a success is for a few brave souls to be the first to sign up and do it. We hope you can. If you are interested the link to the application form is below. Please fill it out and we will be in touch to confirm your position as soon as possible.
Are you or do you know a new mum?
The College family Centre on Goldsworthy Road has many programs to support families with children under 5.
See the Page in this new letter.
Barwon Child Youth and Family have these fliers for 2 great programs run at the Centre.
Community Hubs English Conversation Classes
If you know of Culturally and Linguistically diverse person who wants to improve their english then invite them to the sessions at our Community Hubs!
They are free and really helpful to our new Australian families.
Come and join us at the
Bringing Up Great Kids Program
The Bringing Up Great Kids Program is a 6 week supportive program for parents of children aged 12 months - 12 years.
The program aims to:
- Support parents with the skills to enhance their communication with their children.
- Promote positive interactions between parent and child.
- Encourage the development of children’s positive self-identity.
PROGRAM DETAILS
LOCATION
Norlane Child & Family Centre
Gerbera Avenue, Norlane
DATES
11 May - 15 June 2021
DAY/TIME
Tuesday 10am - 12pm
CONTACT
Mandy on 5222 6911
COST
Free
A follow up session (booster session) will be offered to parents after the completion of the program.
Northerly Aspects Quarterly
Look out for your copy of the Northerly Aspects delivered to your home. If not it will soon be available live on this link.
This issue is full of local interst and activities that support, educate or entertain people in the community - in particular programs for community centres like Norlane and Cloverdale.