Positive parenting program planned

A Positive Parenting Program will be run at Beachside Family Centre for families of children aged two to 10 years old, starting on Tuesday, May 8.

"Triple P is a group program where you will learn effective parenting strategies, how to promote your child's development, how to manage common child behaviour problems, principles to help you deal with almost any situation that might arise," said Beachside Family Centre facilitator Ms Debbie Notara.

"Triple P suggests simple routines and small changes that can make a big difference to your family.

"It helps you understand the way your family works and uses the things you already say, think, feel and do in new ways.

"The group will run on Tuesday evenings from 7pm to 9pm from May 8 to 29 and will include two follow-up phone calls after group program to see how parents are going."

Ms Notara said the Triple P Program was free and that parents would only need to purchase a manual for $17.

Ms Notara said there would also be a "What Makes Toddlers Tick" course starting at Beachside Family Centre on Wednesday, May 9, for parents and carers of one- to three-year-olds.

"This course will help you understand your child's behaviour better, develop simple ideas to manage and build confidence for the challenges and joys that toddlers bring to life," Ms Notara said.

Childcare is available for 0 to 5 year olds for a gold coin donation.

Bookings are essential.

For more information on either parents course, telephone Debbie Notara on 4343 1929.

Beachside Family Centre is located in the grounds of Umina Public School, Sydney Ave, Umina.

Press release, 27 Apr 2007 Debbie Notara, Beachside Family Centre