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Parenting Classes

PARENTING CLASSES FOR ADULTS AND ADOLESCENTS

Dr. Randazzo-McGough offers parenting classes specialized for adolescent parents, and adults. Topics covered include:
1. Exploring elements of life experiences that prepare participants to be parents.
2. Indentify learned behaviors that need to be reinforced or changed in order to become more effective parents.
3. Identify participant's culture, its unique qualities, and its influence on their lives.
4. Roles and responsibilities of parenting.
5. Exploring the range of family roles, particularly as they differ from one culture to another.
6. Human growth and development (pregnancy through adolescence).
7. Positive discipline
8. Health issues
9. Child care and legal rights and responsibilities.
10. Family support resources.

Fees are based on a sliding scale. The class entails a 1-hour/24-week program, and participant involvement is encouraged with the use of role playing, group activities, as well as discussions.