Parenting Education and Support (PEAS)
Parenting may be the most difficult and challenging job you ever do. Children don’t come with instruction books; it is difficult to know what to do when your children misbehave. It is also hard to know not to help them grow up in the best way. Research shows that parents still have the greatest influence on their kids, more than anything or anyone else. You are your child’s best bet for a safe, happy and fulfilling life. Be involved with your kids. Talk to your kids. Give your kids a chance at a really great future.
Programs for parents:
The Incredible Years—All About Baby
A 12 –week program for parents expecting a child or who have a child under age two. Topics include:
- Baby and Toddler curriculum of the Incredible Years
- Happiest Baby on the Block
- Happiest Toddler on the Block
- Signing with your Baby
Cost: $75 per family
The Incredible Years—Preschool and School Age
An award-winning 12-week parenting training program for parents of children 3-11 years old that improves parenting skills and strengthens families by:
- Encouraging positive and nurturing parenting
- Decreasing negative behaviors and non-cooperation with parents
- Decreasing disruptive behaviors in children.
Cost: $75 per family
Staying Connected With Your Teen
A 12-week educational skill-building program created for families with children between ages 12 and 17. The program will focus on strengthening family bonds, establishing clear standards for behavior, managing teenagers behaviors, and encouraging adolescents to grow toward independence.
Cost: $75 per family
GrandPEAS
Raising grandchildren is often unexpected and can be very challenging. There are many legal, financial, ethical and emotional difficulties faced by grandparents as the primary parent. Most grandparents have lots of love to share and a real desire to help their grandchildren but may feel alone and isolated.
FREE support groups are offered once a month at Lacey Springs Elementary School, South River Elementary School and the RMH Atrium.
Programs for youth during parent classes:
Nursery
Babies and toddlers under age 3—Songs, stories and toys that incorporate numbers and colors.
Milestones
For kids ages 3—5 years—An early literacy program that incorporates crafts, songs and stories to build literacy and an understanding of emotions.
Smart Moves
For youth ages 6—10 years—A prevention program that involves practicing resistance and refusal skills, developing assertiveness, strengthening decision making skills, analyzing peer influence.
All Stars
For youth ages 11—14 years—A science based program designed to promote good decision making, idealism, a belief in the future.
Programs supported by the Governors Office on Substance Abuse Prevention using Safe and Drug –Free schools and Communities Act of 2001, Title IV, part A of the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 the United Way and Rockingham Memorial Hospital.
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