BRATTLEBORO — The Brattleboro Area Prevention Coalition (BAPC) offers a free course for parents/caregivers of teens, on Wednesday, March 7, from 6-9 p.m. in Brattleboro.
Parenting Teens Wisely teaches parents skills and techniques to help them better understand and deal with children ages 10-19. Two trained facilitators will guide participants to help build understanding and communication among all members of the family.
The course teaches constructive skills proven to reduce drug and alcohol abuse in youth, school and homework problems, delinquency, and other problem behaviors, as well as family conflict.
All participants will receive a Parenting Teens Wisely workbook, a parent resource packet, a certificate of completion, and a $25 stipend upon completion. Snacks will also be provided during the course.
Space is limited. For more information and/or register, contact Cate Runge, program and policy coordinator, at 802-257-2175 or bapcprogram@yahoo.com or visit www.BrattleboroAreaPreventionCoalition.org .