FREE Parenting Workshop
Positive Solutions for Families is four, two-hour weekly sessions that will provide information to families on how to promote their children’s social and emotional skills, understand their problem behavior, and use positive approaches to help their child learn appropriate behavior.
The goal of this evidenced-based, parent training is designed to promote positive and effective parenting behaviors which will in turn promote children’s social and emotional development and address the challenging behavior and mental health needs of children in Head Start and child care programs.
Throughout this parent education program participants will learn how to promote children’s social and emotional skills, understand their problem behaviors, and use positive approaches to help children learn appropriate behavior. These sessions will give parents with general information on key strategies that may be used with all children; however sessions are not designed to offer parents specific advice for their child’s individual issues. At the conclusion of the 4-week program, parents will be offered a routine guide that provides advice for supporting their children across common family routines.
Here is a brief summary of the sessions:
Session 1 – Relationships
During this session we focus on the importance of building positive relationships with children. Who are your child’s heroes? We will gather ideas to use playful interaction strategies and use positive language with children.
Session 2 – Routines
At this session we discuss the importance of routines with children. Participants will receive materials to create an at home schedule.
Session 3 – Rules
During this session participants will learn about the strategies used in the classroom to help children calm down. We discuss ways to support children in identifying their feelings, and also recognize how our reaction can trigger a child.
Session 4 – Reflection
Wrap it up ☺ A review and celebration of what is working at home. We discuss areas that may need some more support. Participants establish a plan to use at home.
This workshop is offered twice a year – in the fall and spring.
Below is the fall 2027 schedule:
FALL 2026
Fountain Springs & Shenandoah Centers | Mahanoy City Center | Pottsville Center |
Pottsville 2 & | St. Clair Center To Be Announced Click here for flyer. | Tamaqua Center |
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POSITIVE SOLUTIONS FLYER (ENGLISH & SPANISH)
Positive Solutions for Families is made possible through a grant from Schuylkill County Drug & Alcohol.