Empower Your Parenting Skills
Parenting is one of the most rewarding yet challenging journeys in life. At the Harrisburg Area YMCA, we understand that every parent faces unique experiences, and we’re here to help. That’s why we’re proud to offer free parenting workshops to our community, facilitated by our certified and compassionate YMCA staff. Explore our current offerings below!
Active Parenting of Teens
There is no such thing as a prefect parent. Sometimes we all need help with achieving consistent, effective communication with our peers, colleagues, and children. Free meals will be offered at all in-person sessions.
With Active Parenting of Teens, the following topics are addressed:
- Parent/Child communication
- Positive behavior management
- Interpersonal relationships for adolescents
- Ways for families to have fun together
- Enhancement of the adolescent’s self-esteem
- Factors promoting school success
This program is part of our teen curriculums at the Northern Dauphin County YMCA. Contact the branch to learn more!
Smarter Parents, Safer Kids
While not all parents “parent” the same way, every parent wants the same outcome: for their child to be healthy, happy and safe. However, keeping your child safe isn’t easy, and sometimes it requires asking for help – particularly with navigating those hard, but necessary conversations.
Smarter Parents, Safer Kids is a workshop designed to help parents and caregivers master effective communication about sex-related topics with their children. If you’re a parent, guardian or someone who cares for children, we invite you to join us at one of our upcoming workshops. Meals and access to child watch will be provided for in person trainings.
Unlock the Secrets to:
- Navigate healthy sexual development for children ages 2-12
- Master effective communication about sex-related topics with kids of all ages
- Keep your child safe
