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Courage to Speak – Courageous Parenting 101

Posted By: James M

Published 10/05/2011 12:00 AM
Updated 10/05/2011 11:10 AM
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NEWS FROM…………

The Courage to Speak® Foundation

Knowledge is Power

Courage to Speak-Courageous Parenting 101®

The Lesson That Could Save Your Child’s Life

NORTH HAVEN MIDDLE SCHOOL

55 BAILEY RD, NORTH HAVEN, CT

Tuesday, October 18th & 25th

Tuesday, November 1st & 15th

It is a fact that our children will be offered alcohol, tobacco and other drugs, often many times, starting in middle school and continuing through high school. What can you do about this? Learn about substance abuse and gain the knowledge and skills needed to keep your children safe.

North Haven’s Substance Abuse Action Council is offering a free parent education series, entitled Courage to Speak-Courageous Parenting 101® developed by the Courage to Speak® Foundation. This important 4-part series will be held, FREE of charge, starting on Tuesday, October 18th at 7 PM. Parents will learn effective communication strategies; gain confidence to talk to their children about the dangers of drugs; understand how to set clear rules and boundaries with their children related to use of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs; and gain confidence in knowing how to deal with substance use among their children.

A recent Yale University evaluation of Courage to Speak-Courageous Parenting 101® reported the following positive outcomes: Parents indicated that they increased both in general communication with their children and in the frequency they talked to them about the dangers of drugs; parents’ knowledge about their children’s lives increased; and they became more confident in knowledge and their ability to intervene and prevent their child from using alcohol, tobacco and other drugs.

Courage to Speak-Courageous Parenting 101® covers: teen drug use trends and party culture; guidance to help reduce the risk of substance use; how to help your child handle stress; warning signs; what to do if use or abuse is suspected and much more. Parents will also develop improved listening and communication skills, which have been shown to be a critical factor in prevention.

For more information contact: Nancy Leddy, North Haven Community Services at 203.239.5321 or leddy.nancy@town.north-haven.ct.us, and visit www.couragetospeak.org.