Triple P, the world’s leading positive parenting program available to families in Santa Cruz County through First 5 Santa Cruz County, announced today it will sponsor Education Days at the Santa Cruz County Fair, September 12 and 13, to highlight ways to smooth the transition from summer to the new school year.
Student attendees at Education Days will receive a pocket-sized brochure with positive parenting tips and strategies aimed at helping families navigate challenging parenting situations such as bedtime, mealtimes, tantrums and shopping excursions.
In addition Triple P will host the following positive parenting class series in September, including:
Triple P English Workshops & Seminars
September 13, 10:00–11:30a.m.
United Way of Santa Cruz County, Conference Room – 4450 Capitola Rd, Suite 106, Capitola
The Power of Positive Parenting: An introduction to the Triple P program. Learn key principles and strategies to: create safe, interesting environments for children; provide positive learning environments for children; use assertive discipline; have realistic expectations of themselves and children; take care of themselves as parents and caregivers
September 20, 10:00–11:30a.m.
United Way of Santa Cruz County, Conference Room – 4450 Capitola Rd, Suite 106, Capitola
Raising Confident, Competent Children: Learn the social and emotional skills that children need in order to thrive at home, in school and throughout life.
September 27, 10:00–11:30a.m.
United Way of Santa Cruz County, Conference Room – 4450 Capitola Rd, Suite 106, Capitola
Raising Resilient Children: Learn strategies to teach children healthy ways to deal with their emotions.
September 24, 5:30-8:00pm
Mountain Community Resources – 6134 Highway 9, Felton
Preventing Tantrums: Develop a plan to prevent tantrums with realistic rules and praise for good behavior.
Triple P Spanish-language Workshops & Seminars
September 6, 7:00 – 8:30p.m.
Community Bridges – 236 Santa Cruz Ave, Aptos
El Poder de Ser Padres Positivos (The Power of Positive Parenting)
September 13, 7:00 – 8:30p.m.
Community Bridges – 236 Santa Cruz Ave, Aptos
Cómo Criar Hijos Seguros y Capaces (Raising Confident, Competent Children)
September 20, 7:00 – 8:30p.m.
Community Bridges – 236 Santa Cruz Ave, Aptos
Cómo Criar Hijos Resistentes (Raising Resilient Children)
About Triple P
The Triple P Positive Parenting Program is a world-renowned program available to families in Santa Cruz County who have children ages birth to 16. Backed by more than 30 years of international research, Triple P equips families with proven strategies for strengthening relationships with their children and preventing or managing a full range of parenting challenges. For more information, visit triplep.first5scc.org or http://www.facebook.com/triplepscc.
About First 5 Santa Cruz County
To help children succeed in school and in life, First 5 Santa Cruz County invests in health, early learning and family support to promote optimal development of Santa Cruz County children. For more information, visit www.first5scc.org.
