A new program to assist parents of teens is being brought to the Valley by the City of Sonoma’s Youth & Family Services program.
The Parent Project is a 10-week program specifically for parents of strong-willed, out-of-control children and adolescents, ages 11-18. It starts Tuesday, Nov. 28.
The program is designed to give parents concrete, concise tools to change negative behavior. Parents learn how they can best influence their child’s choices through behavioral interventions that begin at home. The course addresses the most difficult adolescent problems such as gangs, substance use, truancy, sexual acting out, running away, family conflict, defiance and basic respect.
Parents are given the tools to understand and communicate with children, and provide structure and supervision.
Parent Project classes begin Tuesday, Nov. 28, at Teen Services Sonoma and run for 10 weekly sessions. Parent Project classes will also be offered in Spanish, beginning in January. There is a fee of $35 to cover materials. To register, email cityhall@sonomacity.org. For more information, contact the Youth & Family Services office at 732-1507.
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