About Discover Parenting
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These can be complicated and challenging times to raise a family. As economic and societal pressures increase, it is harder for hardworking and well-meaning parents to devote quality time to their kids and their relationships. The parents who participate in Discover Parenting learn positive child discipline techniques, set job and home-life goals, become btter advocates for their children in school and support each other. The program promotes positive parenting and healthy families by acknowledging each parent's potential. Led by a trained facilitator, the parents give each other personal attention, applause, a push when necessary, and sometimes a shoulder to cry on. Job trainers, educators, and family advocates also are brought in to help them as they work toward their goals. Parent goals range from becoming more involved in their children's school, to money management and better emotional and physical family health. |
What to ExpectEach week, at no cost to the parents, the program offers a support group session, child care, a family dinner, and confidentiality. A typical evening begins with a family dinner. Then, the parents move to a nearby room, leaving their little ones to be watched by volunteers. The parent talking circle begins with a spiritual message and leads into a private group conversation. Although some groups meet in places of worship, spirituality is emphasized rather than religion. |
