Rainbow Schools host positive parenting seminars

Rainbow Schools will host a series of seminars on positive parenting at various schools in the community. The seminars are part of the Positive Parenting Program (Triple P), which helps parents with small changes that can make a big difference.

The three-part series will focus on the Power of Positive Parenting; Raising Confident, Competent Children; and Raising Resilient Children.

These free seminars are being presented in partnership with community organizations that support children. Childcare will be available at each site compliments of local service providers.

“Triple P is a world-renowned program that fosters positive, caring relationships between parents and children,” said Rainbow District School Board Director of Education Norm Blaseg.  “All parents/guardians will benefit from these informative seminars and are welcome to attend.”

Triple P suggests simple routines and small changes that can make a big difference to families by developing positive attitudes, skills and behaviour. This fosters family relationships that encourage children to realize their full potential.

Triple P has been developed and scientifically proven over 30 years by The University of Queensland Parent and Family Support Centre, with international collaboration. The system is widely in use throughout Australia and increasingly, throughout the world. For more information, visit triplepontario.ca.

Here is the schedule of Triple P seminars in Rainbow Schools for 2011:

Charles C. McLean Public School

43 Hall Street, Gore Bay
Time: 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
To register, please call 705-370-9200 ext 742

Northeastern Elementary School

45 Spruce Street, Garson
Time: 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Tuesday, November 8, 2011
Tuesday, November 15, 2011
Tuesday, November 22, 2011
To register, please call 705-693-5575

R.L. Beattie Public School

102 Loach’s Road, Sudbury
Time: 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
Wednesday, November 23, 2011
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
To register, please call 705-671-3199 ext. 2

For a complete list of Triple P seminars in Rainbow Schools for the 2011-2012 school year, please visit rainbowschools.ca and click on Triple P under Community.

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Media Contact:

Nicole Charette, Senior Advisor,
Corporate Communications and Strategic Planning,
Rainbow District School Board, 705-674-3171, ext. 7217.