"ACTIVE PARENTING NOW” - IN SPANISH August 28, 2010

"Active Parenting Now", is a three session, 2 hours each presentation for no more than 20 parents of children 2 to 12.

The program features video filmed in Spanish with Latino actors; it is an interactive video and discussion program that will help Spanish-speaking parents learn how to encourage cooperation, courage and responsibility in their children.

Why? Parents who attend "Active Parenting Now" learn how to build a stronger parent-child relationship and instill in their children the fundamental qualities of character, including courage, self-esteem, responsibility, cooperation and more. It helps parents influence their children to make healthy choices.
It is an evidence-based program,listed in the National Registry of Evidence-Based programs and practices, and a service of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. It encourages proactive leadership as opposed to reactive punishment. It teaches human relationships skills; it makes the transition from better parents to better partners.
Presenter: Monica Guilhot, LCSW
Dates: Wednesdays, 9/29, 10/6 and 10/13
Times: 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Room: North Wing B&C, St. Mary Immaculate Parish
Language: In Spanish
Audience: 20 adults maximum, pre-registration required
Cost: The only cost for parents is for the workbook — $15.00 paid at registration

To register, look for the Registration Table in the St Mary immaculate Commons on Sat/Sunday August 28/29 & September 4/5, on Saturday from 5:00pm-7:00pm & Sunday from 11:00am – 2:00 pm.

For more information, visit www.activeparenting.com or phone Monica Guilhot at 630-357-2456 x27 or email mguilhot@samaritancenter.org

Official Website: http://www.smip.org