ILLINOIS CENTRAL COLLEGE WORKSHOPS FOCUS ON PARENTING TODAY’S KIDS

Illinois Central College’s Professional Development Institute (PDI) will host several workshops aimed at providing parents the tools they need to parent children in specific age groups. “Your Parenting Tool Kit” workshops are facilitated by Lisa Gentry, a public school teacher and private practice counselor with more than 20 years of experience working with children and families.
The following workshops are scheduled for September and October with specific age groups in mind:
·        For parents of young children (up to age 5): Saturday, September 17  from 8:30 to 10:30 am
·        For parents of children (ages 6 to 9 years): Saturday, September 17  from 11 am to 1 pm
·        For parents of children (ages 10 to 12 years):  Saturday, October 15 from 8:30 to 10:30 am
·        For parents of children (ages 13-17 years): Saturday, October 15 from 11 am to 1 pm  
All classes will be held in Hickory Hall on the ICC North Campus, located at 5407 N. University St., Peoria.
Topics include: how to conduct a family meeting, why children misbehave, effective ways to communicate with your children, effective parenting styles, the difference between discipline and punishment, how to parent during difficult times, and much more.

Cost is $30 per person per session. Registration required and is available by phone at (309) 690-6900 or online at icc.edu/pdi/parenting.

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