The Transitional Living Program was pleased to host the second in a series of eight parenting classes, being held alternate Mondays at the Midtown Family Resource Center. The series of classes are stand alone, and will be taught in cycles so that new participants can join at any point. Open to males and females, the classes targets young parents, and is being instructed by Parent Educator Tisha Lambert, of Westbrook Health Services. The classes are free of charge and open to any young parent in the community. The first two classes have been well attended, and staff are excited by the feedback and participation of the youth attending. In a discussion about discipline vs punishment, new parent Samantha Young , stated “ I am so confused, I don’t want my daughter to grow up the way I did (neglected), but I don’t want her to be a spoiled brat either. The classes are intended to assist such parents in clearing up some of the confusion experienced by the young parents, and make them aware and put into practice active parenting techniques. The next class will be held August 1, at 5pm.
Posted by: Lisa Doyle-Parsons
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