Active Parenting Now in 3, for parents of children ages 5 to 12, will hold a free three-session program in Ada in April.
The program is open to any interested adults. Sessions take place from 4 to 6 p.m. on Tuesdays, April 8, April 15 and April 22 in Room 137, Dicke Hall on the ONU campus.
Program sponsors are the Ohio State University Extension, Ohio Northern University, Ada Public Library and Ohio Children Trust Funds.
Persons interested in attending may contact Kathy Oliver, OSU Extension office, 1021 W. Lima St., Suite 103, Kenton. Call 419-674-2297 or text 567-674-2579, or e-mail [email protected].
The program shows parents and caregivers effective ways to:
• use non-violent disciple techniques that work
• improve communication with your children
• teach responsibility and other important values
• handle problems as they come up
• come with difficult topics, such as drugs, violence and sex
• defuse power struggles with your children
• stimulate independence as your child grows older
• encourage your children to be their vey best.